I just wanted to clarify and stress the point for future visitors to this thread that just because something was done a certain way by the manufacturer does not mean it was in the best interest of the car or its owner (should I have put some of that in bold type for the m.netters?). There are oversights and errors, such as our uneven coolant flow through the block, and there are necessary compromises, such as higher than optimal operating temperature to meet emissions.

/threadjack

I heart ducting.

 

What do you guys think of these? They're much cheaper, and are probably more available than the beatrush piece.

http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....r=NRG-DVP-2002

http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....r=NRG-DVP-2001

 

looks good, personally I am moving to hoodpins eventually so I can remove the latch and all that crap from the front. so that slot makes it pretty useless.

 

I actually adapted that NB panel to my NA. I wanted something that covered the radiator top, for aesthetics alone.

In addition to having an NA, I also have an aftermarket radiator that required modification to the panel to make the filler neck fit. I also had to use universal grommets to plug the mounting holes I didn't use.

I wouldn't say the slot makes it useless - the pressure loss across the radiator because of that one little slot has got to be pretty much negligable.



You can certainly improve the efficiency by using some universal seals & gaskets under the panel. This is pretty much just a fitcheck - I plan to remove and paint the panel the same color as the manifold and valve cover.

 

I tried using those rubber gromets in the un-used holes. The negative pressure created is so great, they eventually get sucked down through the hole and disappear.

 

Yea, I am just exaggerating really. HARDCORE! lol