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Old Aug 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!
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:18 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.
cue all the ricers going to petsmart to buy crickets
Old Aug 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
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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It was a joke son.

Gonna get the pressure washer out.
Old Aug 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 ----.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kain
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
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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I love your car.



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