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Old 03-19-2009, 11:57 AM
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Has anyone used the RPI scoop that lives in an really hot area? I am concerned that the scoop might cause high heat conditions given that it deflects some of the air intended for the radiator to the intake. I live in the central valley of CA and 110 degree days are quite common.
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highly highly doubt it.

Originally Posted by pointerman' post='821313' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:57 PM
Has anyone used the RPI scoop that lives in an really hot area? I am concerned that the scoop might cause high heat conditions given that it deflects some of the air intended for the radiator to the intake. I live in the central valley of CA and 110 degree days are quite common.
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what are those things made off tin?
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why not to install some INTERCOOLER.
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Originally Posted by pointerman' post='821313
what are those things made off tin?
aluminum welded and powdercoated.

Originally Posted by miguex' post='821342' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:52 PM
why not to install some INTERCOOLER.
Intercooler?...on an NA 545?
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='821332' date='Mar 19 2009, 03:38 PM
what are those things made off tin?
LOL, this is coming from a guy with fake carbon fiber grills...lol
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='821332' date='Mar 19 2009, 03:38 PM
what are those things made off tin?
LOL And you have BBS "Style" Rims... LMFAO!
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Originally Posted by mchamner' post='821373' date='Mar 19 2009, 02:33 PM
LOL And you have BBS "Style" Rims... LMFAO!
McHamner is laying down the McHammer
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='821332' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:38 PM
what are those things made off tin?

trying to be an ass? well you did a pretty good job


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