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Adding some XS to Xsboost90- with a grinder!

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Old 11-26-2006 | 07:03 PM
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what do you guys think of my home made nose vent? Did it myself w/ a cutting wheel and some masking tape!
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ok so maybe i should have added all the pictures on the first post- just thought i would freak a couple of you out...hhehehehe dont criticize my placement yet, they are just sitting in there- need to tac them in place and weld them up...

after dinner i'll be doing some welding so i'll update in a few hours....
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Old 11-26-2006 | 07:08 PM
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That nose panel looks familiar . Its a weight off my shoulders seeing it put to good use. You have no idea how bad i felt cutting that thing up with a dremel when i mailed it out.

You sir are a jack of all trades.
Old 11-26-2006 | 07:27 PM
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I guess you didn't read the posts explaning how detramental this is to this to a 951...

Skip a stage V IC and just do water injection.
Old 11-26-2006 | 07:46 PM
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is that the "turbo" version of the front bumper support?

do you know how much it weights?
Old 11-26-2006 | 09:05 PM
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Dan,
You are a show off!
Old 11-26-2006 | 10:14 PM
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Are you going to duct it effectively or are you just doing it for looks?
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well, originally i was thinking of ditching the intercooler duct from the bumper- then i decided that most the air would come from that high pressure area- then i decided to cut the duct so the two center vents would contribute to that air- but now im thinking just for looks and engine bay temps...
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The cheapest way to relieve the under hood press and vent temps is to remove the firewall to hood gasket. Also improves IC flow.

A better version is to just cut the ends back.

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right you are- im more interested in the look than the benefits- my n/a had the vented nose and its kind of become my trade mark i guess- that and it wouldnt be my car if i didnt do things on the path less traveled.
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Whether it works or not, I think it'll look good on a black car.
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or even a graphite metallic car!



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