Is there an aftermarket engine cover that will expose the entire core to cooling air?
I don't see the point of more rows if they don't actually do any cooling and don't want to chop the cover to bits.
GTSPECB STI wrote:Not to my knowledge. I am running without the cover and have the avo tmic. Just couldnt be farked with trimming it yet.
smythie wrote:From what I have read there isn't only the benefit of more surface area to be had with a larger intercooler.
autospeed.com.au - The Complete Guide to Intercooling - Part 1
autospeed.com.au - The Complete Guide to Intercooling - Part 2
autospeed.com.au - Optimising Top-Mount Intercoolers
There are a LOT more articles in there on intercoolers as well if you do a search for "intercooler"
Hope this helps
coyote wrote:smythie wrote:From what I have read there isn't only the benefit of more surface area to be had with a larger intercooler.
autospeed.com.au - The Complete Guide to Intercooling - Part 1
autospeed.com.au - The Complete Guide to Intercooling - Part 2
autospeed.com.au - Optimising Top-Mount Intercoolers
There are a LOT more articles in there on intercoolers as well if you do a search for "intercooler"
Hope this helps
No, doesn't help at all I'm afraid.
If part of the core receives no cool air from outside the engine bay, no other perceived benefits change that.
Resonate wrote:Does the zero sports cover have a larger opening jim?
Arith wrote:The only engine cover I know of that has a large intercooler opening is the HKS carbon fiber one. And that's because it's to match the fairly wide HKS top mount (see swingn's mod).
Not sure what another 1-2 rows exposed will impact on performance, if any. But I thought the performance top mounts were thicker for increased flow rather than a larger surface area? Because doesn't the bonnet scoop have limitations on how much area can receive air for the incoming flow from the small bonnet scoop opening?
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