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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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I noticed the black flap where you take the 5 bolts out (of the bumper) can hang open like a mouth to allow much more "rammed" air to go to the filter. Does anyone run it this way? Or have you put the 5 bolts back in the bumper and hidden the filter behind the bumper?

It seems allowing some air to go in there would really help out.?.?

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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Interesting notion, but I'd be concerned that leaving the shroud "unbuttoned" might lead to peripheral problems. BTW, I didn't put the center screw back in as it seemed the point might contact/pierce the filter. Let us know your experience if you give it a shot though!
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Originally Posted by wamara
Interesting notion, but I'd be concerned that leaving the shroud "unbuttoned" might lead to peripheral problems. BTW, I didn't put the center screw back in as it seemed the point might contact/pierce the filter. Let us know your experience if you give it a shot though!
It just seems like it would "cram" the air in better. If it sits in the bumper, it may be a bit warmer, still air. Just a thought...
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I would button it all back up to maintain the proper airflow under the car and through the radiator.
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Originally Posted by rbartick
I would button it all back up to maintain the proper airflow under the car and through the radiator.
Interesting point...
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedo
Interesting point...
I would button it up. You want the filter as clean as possible and the open area around the filter would pick up additional dirt, water etc.
MHO.

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I doubt the power gained from the cooler air would offset the loss of power due to increased drag.
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