Grill for ram air
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I've seen both of those systems, actually I think the one that goes behind the headlight is from Auto-EXE, on Corksport. What I'm trying to do is keep the Helmholtz resonator whose function is to increase and maintain low-speed torque, most SRI and CAI setups that remove this loose low end torque. Ya need good torque on the low end to get ya moving and good HP on the top end to keep ya there. With this grill, not only would we get cooler air at start-up and idle, but a ram air effect when driving...how could ya go wrong.
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Originally posted by 03zoomzoomES
I've seen both of those systems, actually I think the one that goes behind the headlight is from Auto-EXE, on Corksport. What I'm trying to do is keep the Helmholtz resonator whose function is to increase and maintain low-speed torque, most SRI and CAI setups that remove this loose low end torque. Ya need good torque on the low end to get ya moving and good HP on the top end to keep ya there. With this grill, not only would we get cooler air at start-up and idle, but a ram air effect when driving...how could ya go wrong.
I've seen both of those systems, actually I think the one that goes behind the headlight is from Auto-EXE, on Corksport. What I'm trying to do is keep the Helmholtz resonator whose function is to increase and maintain low-speed torque, most SRI and CAI setups that remove this loose low end torque. Ya need good torque on the low end to get ya moving and good HP on the top end to keep ya there. With this grill, not only would we get cooler air at start-up and idle, but a ram air effect when driving...how could ya go wrong.
http://www.grapeaperacing.com/GrapeA...ehelmholtz.cfm
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Go to www.corksport.com and look under 3rd gen Proteges, it'll be there. All Auto-EXE stuff is expensive since it's JDM....seems like when you add those 3 little letters you can increase the price by much $$$$$.
I've contacted a local plastic molding company that also makes a small number of body kits, including one for the Pro sedan, about the cost and feasability of creating this grill. Initial response from them was "shouldn't be too hard, not too expensive if we make enough of them." So for all you 3rd gen sedan owners, when I get all the particulars, I'll post them.
I've contacted a local plastic molding company that also makes a small number of body kits, including one for the Pro sedan, about the cost and feasability of creating this grill. Initial response from them was "shouldn't be too hard, not too expensive if we make enough of them." So for all you 3rd gen sedan owners, when I get all the particulars, I'll post them.
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So have you found out anything more about this ram air grille? Heard anything from the plastic moulding company? What body kit does this company make for the Pro sedan?
Originally Posted by 03zoomzoomES
Go to www.corksport.com and look under 3rd gen Proteges, it'll be there. All Auto-EXE stuff is expensive since it's JDM....seems like when you add those 3 little letters you can increase the price by much $$$$$.
I've contacted a local plastic molding company that also makes a small number of body kits, including one for the Pro sedan, about the cost and feasability of creating this grill. Initial response from them was "shouldn't be too hard, not too expensive if we make enough of them." So for all you 3rd gen sedan owners, when I get all the particulars, I'll post them.
I've contacted a local plastic molding company that also makes a small number of body kits, including one for the Pro sedan, about the cost and feasability of creating this grill. Initial response from them was "shouldn't be too hard, not too expensive if we make enough of them." So for all you 3rd gen sedan owners, when I get all the particulars, I'll post them.
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Steve,
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
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Alright. Thanks for looking into it. Appreciate it greatly.
Originally Posted by 03zoomzoomES
Steve,
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
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Originally Posted by 03zoomzoomES
Steve,
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
I've just about given up on this grill. Most of the people I've talked to about it have tried during their free time but no one is working on it as their only project as I don't have the funds to facilitate this. Also, the underside of the hood does not work well with this kind of grill as there is a reinforcement rib that runs along the front edge of the hood. Sorry I don't have any better news. I've been on the roller coaster of "hey, this should be easy" to "sorry, I just don't have the time", or "you might have to cut the hood for this to work." I was waiting for a solid yes with a prototype in my hands before I updated the thread.
If anyone out there knows someone who can do this, once again, I'll be first in line to buy only if it's not made from fiberass.
www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1977
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Goldstar,
I've done this mod a little while ago when I ran upon one of your posts about it. It has worked great, but then I thought why not ram air. Then I saw this setup for the JDM Evolution and thought it just might work at pushing more air that is cooler into the intake, plus it looks just plain cool. With all of the "useless" ornaments being made out of carbon fiber, I thought this would be a good "usefull" item, what performance gain does one get with carbon eye brows? I'm not even saying it would work, but shouldn't someone give it a try. Wow, sorry, didn't mean to get on a soap box or anything. For anyone who hasn't done the Goldstar Modified Intake, do it, you will feel a difference. Thanks.
I've done this mod a little while ago when I ran upon one of your posts about it. It has worked great, but then I thought why not ram air. Then I saw this setup for the JDM Evolution and thought it just might work at pushing more air that is cooler into the intake, plus it looks just plain cool. With all of the "useless" ornaments being made out of carbon fiber, I thought this would be a good "usefull" item, what performance gain does one get with carbon eye brows? I'm not even saying it would work, but shouldn't someone give it a try. Wow, sorry, didn't mean to get on a soap box or anything. For anyone who hasn't done the Goldstar Modified Intake, do it, you will feel a difference. Thanks.
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its cake...I went down to Car Quest (general auto store) and bought the aluminized "Fresh Air" ducting that is used to feed carbs...then ran it down to my modified block off plate where the fogs would go, and the other end pointed at my modified airbox (with heat shield, this is very important) and voila! I'll try to get some pics of it all this week...