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Old 08-26-2008, 01:50 AM
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Plague of hoppers!





The hoppers were slimed all over my front, in the engine bay, in the windows, EVERYWHERE!
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Old 08-26-2008, 02:48 AM
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no not at all.


its because you covered up the entire intercooler with bumper and made no ducting.

use a hammer to take the bugs out.
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Old 08-26-2008, 01:13 PM
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Technically, since you really only use the first 4 inches of the intercooler to actually cool the intake charge, the extra mass from the hoppers should effectively allow more thermal transfer from the IC itself.
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Old 08-26-2008, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hitchhikkr
Technically, since you really only use the first 4 inches of the intercooler to actually cool the intake charge, the extra mass from the hoppers should effectively allow more thermal transfer from the IC itself.
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Old 08-26-2008, 01:20 PM
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you should relocate the license plate and use it as a front spoiler to increase downforce and direct air into the intercooler.

I'm sure that alone will add 5hp AND blow the bugs off the IC
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Old 08-26-2008, 01:25 PM
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who the ---- cares if it affects performance? You should be ashamed of riding around like that.
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Old 08-26-2008, 01:52 PM
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It was a joke son.

Gonna get the pressure washer out.
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Old 08-26-2008, 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Is my intercooler loosing efficency due to bug goo?
Originally Posted by Hitchhikkr
Technically, since you really only use the first 4 inches of the intercooler to actually cool the intake charge, the extra mass from the hoppers should effectively allow more thermal transfer from the IC itself.
yes, but only if its a properly designed and efficient one. this is neither. i bet the end tanks look like ----.
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yes, but only if its a properly designed and efficient one. this is neither. i bet the end tanks look like ----.
STFU go get laid and stop trying to act like you know anything :1
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I love your car.
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