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Hi guys,
For those of you who don't know about my project, here's the short of it- I noticed that with some clever cutting of the trim under the left wiper, cold air could be routed into the engine compartment (and filter housing) with the addition of two custom plastic pieces.
Since then, I have broken my ankle and just now got around (hopping around) to getting it fit on my E and took a few pics before dark today.
I don't have under the hood pics, as I only took a few quick shots with my iphone. Yeah, I don't have a proper digital cam, but if/when I do a final write-up, I'll take good pics and document as I should.
Anyway, I've got two shots. First from far away, to show that the scoop basically blends in with the windshield trim, and is largely unnoticed. Closer up shows the shape/location of the scoop much better.
As for performance numbers, I don't have an actual dyno sheet to show, but I do have so rather relevant readings from my ScanGaugeII. All readings were taken at 83degF at about 85% humidity here in central Florida. Element was traveling at 55mph on cruise, straight and level, no A/C, windows/sunroof closed. Ellie is a 2003 4WD EX.
Stock intake setup:
MAP (Manifold Air Pressure) Reading: -12.6psi
Intake Air Temp Reading: +50degF over ambient
Hood scoop setup:
MAP Reading: -8.5psi
Intake Air Temp Reading: +15degF over ambient
I would like to add the following notes:
-Don't misconstrue the 4.1psi difference in ram air effect as some sort of major boost. This is manifold pressure, meaning this is indicative of the available air to the intake valves. Yes, there's a performance increase, but considering the base HP of the Element, it's probably not a huge deal. These numbers will probably improve with my second version as this was mostly a fitment test and didn't include a gasket on the bottom of the scoop to totally seal it to the rest of the intake.
-The IAT readings show about what you'd expect with a cold air intake. I was forced to use 3" aluminum duct to route from the scoop to the filter box, so this could possibly be improved with a material that doesn't heat soak so easily.
-This particular set of pics shows my modified left wiper arm. It was bent upward and then back down to provide clearance to fit a number of scoop designs that I was fitting. You see the end result in the pics, which doesn't require the wiper mod.
-This particular shape is sort of a hybrid between the hood scoop and snorkel looks. I plan on a wider and flatter version for the sportier types, and a taller air-gulping snorkel version to be tested as well.
If this ever goes into production, please let me know what people would like to see.
For those of you who don't know about my project, here's the short of it- I noticed that with some clever cutting of the trim under the left wiper, cold air could be routed into the engine compartment (and filter housing) with the addition of two custom plastic pieces.
Since then, I have broken my ankle and just now got around (hopping around) to getting it fit on my E and took a few pics before dark today.
I don't have under the hood pics, as I only took a few quick shots with my iphone. Yeah, I don't have a proper digital cam, but if/when I do a final write-up, I'll take good pics and document as I should.
Anyway, I've got two shots. First from far away, to show that the scoop basically blends in with the windshield trim, and is largely unnoticed. Closer up shows the shape/location of the scoop much better.
As for performance numbers, I don't have an actual dyno sheet to show, but I do have so rather relevant readings from my ScanGaugeII. All readings were taken at 83degF at about 85% humidity here in central Florida. Element was traveling at 55mph on cruise, straight and level, no A/C, windows/sunroof closed. Ellie is a 2003 4WD EX.
Stock intake setup:
MAP (Manifold Air Pressure) Reading: -12.6psi
Intake Air Temp Reading: +50degF over ambient
Hood scoop setup:
MAP Reading: -8.5psi
Intake Air Temp Reading: +15degF over ambient
I would like to add the following notes:
-Don't misconstrue the 4.1psi difference in ram air effect as some sort of major boost. This is manifold pressure, meaning this is indicative of the available air to the intake valves. Yes, there's a performance increase, but considering the base HP of the Element, it's probably not a huge deal. These numbers will probably improve with my second version as this was mostly a fitment test and didn't include a gasket on the bottom of the scoop to totally seal it to the rest of the intake.
-The IAT readings show about what you'd expect with a cold air intake. I was forced to use 3" aluminum duct to route from the scoop to the filter box, so this could possibly be improved with a material that doesn't heat soak so easily.
-This particular set of pics shows my modified left wiper arm. It was bent upward and then back down to provide clearance to fit a number of scoop designs that I was fitting. You see the end result in the pics, which doesn't require the wiper mod.
-This particular shape is sort of a hybrid between the hood scoop and snorkel looks. I plan on a wider and flatter version for the sportier types, and a taller air-gulping snorkel version to be tested as well.
If this ever goes into production, please let me know what people would like to see.
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