Another Popcharger.. this one's different
#1
Another Popcharger.. this one's different
I have one too, Yippee!! It was a freebie (X'mas gift) so I had to put it in, otherwise I would've kept my stock intake (modified stock). Anyways, I love the sound of it, and for the power, hmmmn... OMG! it's got killer sound.
I did some brainstorming cause I've read a lot of concern about hot air getting sucked in the filter. When the car is at idle or hi-revving it at a stop ( who drives like that?), then yes it's possible. For optimum efficiency, the Popcharger needs to be exposed to cool air and lots of it.
Solution? A secondary air inlet. The stock plastic air funnel serves as the primary air inlet. Here's the first pic..
I did some brainstorming cause I've read a lot of concern about hot air getting sucked in the filter. When the car is at idle or hi-revving it at a stop ( who drives like that?), then yes it's possible. For optimum efficiency, the Popcharger needs to be exposed to cool air and lots of it.
Solution? A secondary air inlet. The stock plastic air funnel serves as the primary air inlet. Here's the first pic..
#4
You need to pay attention to this area under the primary air inlet. It's where the heat shield ends. There's enough gap to let hot air from the side of the radiator to escape and enter the filter. I sealed this area using 1/2" styrofoam sheet (remnants from packaging), cut and pieced together.
#7
Air will be forced into the pipe creating sort of "Ram Air effect". Some of you will be quick on the gun and say... but that's not a ram air, a true ram is this and that.... too many bends, blah...blah...blah.. Give me a break All I did is expose the Popcharger to more cool air. Throttle response seems more noticeable. Is there more power? I don't know, no dyno test done and not about to either. Based on the theory behind it, you guys figure it out. Anyways, like it or not,it's my mod. Enjoy...
P.S.
Heat shield on so flame on haters.
P.S.
Heat shield on so flame on haters.
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#8
I actually think that's pretty smart. You're getting all the cold air from the ground, which a full cold air intake is for, but you're filter is at the ram air area, so you don't worry about sucking up water and such. Plus it looks pretty nifty. Take a picture from futher away so we can see the entire grill..
#10
Actually, as I had my fender liners off this afternoon putting in bulbs, I looked up from the bottom and said, hmm, this would be a great place to add something to supplement the Popcharger. Haha! It's really weird you posted this right after I come in from the garage. Good job man. The only thing I would have attempted differently is making the inlet in front less conspicuous. I guess I will go for it someday when I have time.
#14
Originally posted by mcclaskz
one would probably need the mounting space in the grill for front brake cooling ducts which would benefit the car more than giving the intake a maybe gain.
one would probably need the mounting space in the grill for front brake cooling ducts which would benefit the car more than giving the intake a maybe gain.
#18
Originally posted by Z8M
Air will be forced into the pipe creating sort of "Ram Air effect". Some of you will be quick on the gun and say... but that's not a ram air, a true ram is this and that.... too many bends, blah...blah...blah.. Give me a break All I did is expose the Popcharger to more cool air. Throttle response seems more noticeable. Is there more power? I don't know, no dyno test done and not about to either. Based on the theory behind it, you guys figure it out. Anyways, like it or not,it's my mod. Enjoy...
P.S.
Heat shield on so flame on haters.
Air will be forced into the pipe creating sort of "Ram Air effect". Some of you will be quick on the gun and say... but that's not a ram air, a true ram is this and that.... too many bends, blah...blah...blah.. Give me a break All I did is expose the Popcharger to more cool air. Throttle response seems more noticeable. Is there more power? I don't know, no dyno test done and not about to either. Based on the theory behind it, you guys figure it out. Anyways, like it or not,it's my mod. Enjoy...
P.S.
Heat shield on so flame on haters.
so how is the performance???
#20
Originally posted by Z8M
4" piping is constructed for cool air entering the bottom front grille to travel and re-directed to the secondary air inlet.
4" piping is constructed for cool air entering the bottom front grille to travel and re-directed to the secondary air inlet.