lookforjoe Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 This is why I ask. I wanna do something like this to my bumper. Hi That does look cool.... but, I didn't have to cut the bumper at all. The valance was cut back... I ran the car with & without the bumper installed, it made no difference to intake temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Haha don't act like I have any idea what I am doing performance wise. I assumed that roughly the same amount of air would hit the intercooler. I just think it looks cool. I'm sure it will be a pain in the ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD to do tho. Just like it was to download GIMP and learn how to use it to make that half assed image lol. And I did see that pic I just wasn't sure how it all came together. I guess we will see when I take the seventy bumper off. That is the only way to learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Haha don't act like I have any idea what I am doing performance wise. I assumed that roughly the same amount of air would hit the IC. I just think it looks cool. I'm sure it will be a pain in the ass to do tho. Just like it was to download GIMP and learn how to use it to make that half assed image lol. And I did see that pic I just wasn't sure how it all came together. I guess we will see when I take the seventy bumper off. That is the only way to learn. Not too shabby - the problem would be getting a smooth transition in cutting the bumper below the ridge line, Pulling the bumper is easy - pop the rivets for the liner, unplug the fogs, remove the h/l wipers, and remove the two long bolts (14mm head) that hold the bumper to the tie plates, then just pull it forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Not too shabby - the problem would be getting a smooth transition in cutting the bumper below the ridge line, lol thanks. I've been thinking about this for a long time but now that I have one I am debating on just using the bumper as is for modifiying it would mean destroying it if I messed up. I mean after all it was your car that made me wanna get one and yours just has been painted.(I wont mentioned the little imperfections I have seen lol) I assume it would involve cutting out the upper 5 centimeters of the mid hole, stretch it out from the vertical and horizontal, and attach it. Fiberglass then bondo, sand then paint. But I may just not even mess with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordvo Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You have an amazing XC! Nice work :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Revised CAI again K&N RU-3610 6" cone filter inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteguy1 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 that thing is very awesome looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azn Renegade Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 does enclosing the intake make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 does enclosing the intake make a difference? If you're moving, I doubt it. In stopped traffic or idling, yes simply because it's drawing air from outside the engine bay, although in hot weather, behind the bumper may be hotter than the stock draw location also. I'm going to make an alternative that draws from the stock location. I didn't do that first because my WI solenoid is in the way, and it's not a straight path into the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Riker Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Very interesting air intake setup. I really liked the reuse of the factory air tunnel. We all know what it sounds like with a cone filter... how does the enclosure affect this sound, if at all? As always, your XC is the tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Still working on my SAS but up next for fun stuff to do is a CAI. I was gonna "borrow" your old setup but naturally you post this I assume just to screw with my head lol. First what is the enclosure? I that something you fabricated yourself? Second I was wondering if this may become more restrictive than having an open element as apparently there is not as much space between the filter and the enclosure especially at the top. Not sure if that matters with a large diameter setup like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Very interesting air intake setup. I really liked the reuse of the factory air tunnel. We all know what it sounds like with a cone filter... how does the enclosure affect this sound, if at all? As always, your XC is the tops. Thanks! No noticeable change in intake sound - still sounds awesome under load! Still working on my SAS but up next for fun stuff to do is a CAI. I was gonna "borrow" your old setup but naturally you post this I assume just to screw with my head lol. First what is the enclosure? I that something you fabricated yourself? Second I was wondering if this may become more restrictive than having an open element as apparently there is not as much space between the filter and the enclosure especially at the top. Not sure if that matters with a large diameter setup like yours. Enclosure is a 6" ABS catch basin from Home Depot. No restriction that I can discern - runs WOT with no feeling of limitation (as it did when the intake tube sucked inside on my preliminary test version ) Redid it again today Bought another basin, so I can switch to the lower funnel if it seems worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 :lol: Just posted on your other thread. Good info Hussein. I'll post mine up when I get around to it. Keep us informed if you change it again :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just to keep this current.... daytime pics - can/neck junction cleaned up a bit. Just need to cut down a black 45º elbow for MAF/filter side... I like the way it fits with the overall bay look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman33 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sweet - you are amazing and so is your Volvo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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