flanders

I've got an ITB setup with a filter right on top of the velocity stacks, I don't have any outside air flowing directly to the filter so it obviously sucks in pretty hot air.
While I was playing around to find a cool air solution I removed the stock radiator air duct.
Now I've been running with it off for a few days and it seems that the intake air temp is a bit cooler, or at least drops down a bit quicker at higher speeds.
This is obviously not a good solution but I was curios if anyone tried this before or thinks it would risk overheating the engine on extended high rpm use?

Just a picture of my engine, can't see the air duct I'm talking about here though

AngryTurtle

If you took the plastic piece that is in front of the radiator off, yes Id be worried about running hot.

Chuck S

As you note the OEM cooling plate sits below the bottom of your photo. Not sure how removing it helps air intake to the ITBs though since the radiators practically fill the width of the car.



-- Chuck

flanders

I'm thinking that fresh air slips over the radiator, there is a couple of inches of clearance between hood and that metal brace supporting the radiator.
I have put the plastic back again now though

AngryTurtle

It does. Which means its not going through your radiator.So your intake temp may go down but your engine will get hotter.

S~Factor

Not having that plastic piece will just mean your radiator fan will turn on more to cool the radiator down when moving.