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I thought about reflective tape, but I really don't like the aesthetic of it, at all.
I want all my engine bay clean and simple. Most of the non-oem parts added are black, or aluminium natural.
The silver reflective tape from DEI is actually much better than the gold one and it has a very OEM look to it.
Even with the primer, the paint doesn't seem to be very resistant to scratches. I hope it will resist time and heat...
I will try without reflective tape first, but maybe add some later.
I must say i dig it ! I have been thinking about doing something like this with my Vortech setup . The oem Vortech airbox leaves much to be desired . I suspect a similar setup to your's will yield some free power .
To be purely honest, I am not sure that the result, in term of IAT, will be what I expected. I don't have enough data yet, but I did some logs without the airbox and cooling plate, then installer everything, and made new logs the day after.
With similair outside temperature (about 10-12°C), the IAT at then end of a 3rd gear pull = was around 32 to 35°C on both days.
I can't understand how this setup can not provide a better IAT I thought I did everything to help sucking cold air from bumper instead of hot air from exhaust manifold...
I have an AP1 (IAT sensor in the manifold), have not done yet the coolant bypass mod (I hope this will help on IAT!) and my rotrex TTS kit is a the small "supersport" version, which means I have a small Intercooler, which I fear is the main reason for my high IAT
I have about +25°C regarding outside temp, I hope it will not be still +25°C in summer when it is 30°C outside, otherwise my IAT will be at a bad 55°C :/
To be purely honest, I am not sure that the result, in term of IAT, will be what I expected. I don't have enough data yet, but I did some logs without the airbox and cooling plate, then installer everything, and made new logs the day after.
With similair outside temperature (about 10-12°C), the IAT at then end of a 3rd gear pull = was around 32 to 35°C on both days.
I can't understand how this setup can not provide a better IAT I thought I did everything to help sucking cold air from bumper instead of hot air from exhaust manifold...
I have an AP1 (IAT sensor in the manifold), have not done yet the coolant bypass mod (I hope this will help on IAT!) and my rotrex TTS kit is a the small "supersport" version, which means I have a small Intercooler, which I fear is the main reason for my high IAT
I have about +25°C regarding outside temp, I hope it will not be still +25°C in summer when it is 30°C outside, otherwise my IAT will be at a bad 55°C :/
Interesting and a bit surprising if those are your results, yes. Thanks for the data points though. I'm a very strong advocate for water meth injection with FI cars, because of how effective and versatile it is. If you want to really drop the IAT and improve performance and safety all around id strongly recommend. You wouldn't need to worry about upgrading your fmic either if you prefer not to do to space constraints or whatever.
for the project!
I thought I did everything to help sucking cold air from bumper instead of hot air from exhaust manifold...
