Thread: svx ram air?
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Old 12-01-2007, 06:29 AM
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As far as using STi parts, I don't think they will help you. As I understand it, the STi, along with all the other WRX's, use the scoop to cool off the top mounted inter coolers Subarus are famous for. If this is the case, it would be pointless to feed the intake after that, because not only would the air have lost most of its velocity, but it would also be warm air.

You're best bet at ram air is through the front somehow. This is due to the clearance of the hood vs the intake manifold, there's not much room, so the air would become heated.

There are several threads detailing a few of the ram air ideas. Most are WIP, but will give you a good idea of where to start.
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