Re: Intake mods

[byoshida@zygote.hsc.usc.edu (Benton Yoshida)]

>I made this mod. about 10 years ago.  On my '78 Scirocco, there is a row of
>rectangular holes behind the bumper which feeds the radiator from below.  I
>have a Kamei air dam so this scoops a lot of air (i.e., high pressure) into
>these hole and to the radiator from under the bumper area.  I took off the
>restrictive curved silencer tube off my air box and fitted a ~2.5" diameter x
>4' hose to it.  This hose snakes down under the battery, comes up between the
>inside fender and the bumper support stucture, across the front of the
>battery to the fiberboard air diverter in front of the radiator.  At this
>point I cut a hole in the fiberboard, fed the hose through and down and out
>at one of these rectangular holes.  The hose is pointing forward even with
>the slot and is held in place with a tie wrap (looks are not too important,
>completely hidden by bumper) and that's how I get "cold" air.  I could have
>stopped at the fiberboard and picked up the "cold" air from the front of the
>radiator, but I was on a roll and couldn't stop myself.  At first I thought
>water, debris, big bugs or even hitting a small bird might be a problem, but
>the hose is not in the direct air stream due to the bumper, just in a higher
>pressure area(as long as the air dam is there).  Haven't had any problems.  I
>know the 2nd gen. Scirocco is a little different in layout and structure, but
>I'm sure you'll think of some way to make it happen.
>
>Best of luck!
>-dick-
>'78 Scirocco
>Original Owner


Just wondering if this mod made a noticeable difference in sound/power?
And if so, do you think the Kamei air dam is essential?  I only have a
small chin spoiler on my '81.  Have you ever tried running the car with and
without the air dam?  Thanks for any insights, benton-----




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