JMortensen Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) It's worth buying as is Katz's Race Car Aero, but just FYI, the image shows a line drawing side view of a NASCAR front end (pre-COT) and the high pressure zone goes all the way up to the hood. Edited December 1, 2012 by JMortensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I only have experience up to about 145. That was pre splitter but was still rock solid. I have same airdam as you 25" tires and front control arms 5 deg down with 3/4" 'bumpsteer spacers' (I dont use them for bumpsteer). This puts the splitter at about 4" off the ground and thats directly attached to the airdam not spaced down like yours. Your car looks really high and I think needs to be much lower. Even at 4" the splitter is noticeably effective so it doesnt have to be super low to work but may work better lower I dont know. My brake ducts are connected to those recesses in the airdam. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Mine is easily 5 inches off the ground and yours looks about where mine is... Cameron is right. It needs to be much lower... I'm shooitng for 2.5-3 inches, which I'm sure will give me fits with the car trailer, but oh well... Here's a pic of mine... Edited December 2, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peej410 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Off Topic: Mike the little one just saw your car and said WOAH Its another Zoey! (my cars "name") She wanted me to ask what her name is. I just went and measured mine. 4.5 to the bottom of the lip with the front tires likely low on pressure. Good eyes haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Might need some stiff springs to control the height when the splitter gets close to the ground and becomes more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks man! Tell your daughter her name is Sasha. Jmortensen, I'm running 500pound springs up front. Def. need a stiffer ride with functional aero. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Any wind tests on the competition style hood scoop? Zforce was going to make a 1 piece but I think he fell off that wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I was going to put this one on but decided not to. It's the only CF piece in existence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I think I'm trying to hold out for Z force to make the 1 piece hood. I think it will flow much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Finished my hood scoop. My only goal was to assist in getting hot air OUT.. 280ZX turbo scoop in reverse with slight mods. I beat to my own drum, so don't get bent around the venturi with the effectiveness of reverse submerged NACA extractor coefficient .. We think it looks neat. Edited April 8, 2013 by duragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I like that duragg. What if you put a small little lip/angle just before the "extractor" part, that might help create a vac... Maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I like that duragg. What if you put a small little lip/angle just before the "extractor" part, that might help create a vac... Maybe... Yes, yes. I was thinking the same thing. I will do that tomorrow and repost Tj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGhost623 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 LOL you know... I think most people who see this for the first time are going to think you were drunk. Are you sure you weren't overly embellishing the alcohol on this one a bit, and then realized you put it in backwards? Is that a heart on your hood too? Peace and love were definitely on your mind with this one huh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGhost623 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I was going to put this one on but decided not to. It's the only CF piece in existence... facebook_-143077172.jpg Why not? It looks great on mine, but its not CF tho. I did cut the hood up so its functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 LOL you know... I think most people who see this for the first time are going to think you were drunk. Are you sure you weren't overly embellishing the alcohol on this one a bit, and then realized you put it in backwards? Is that a heart on your hood too? Peace and love were definitely on your mind with this one huh.... Nothing as exciting, sorry. I gave the order and VanManSam did the cutting and install. The heart was spray painted by a certain fellow pilot we call Weasel months ago; he'll pay for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Video a yarn test on that thing duragg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Do you guys think the louvered inspection lids will be effective to reduce under hood pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I just put some on mine. I see heat pouring out of it at idle, so cant hurt... probably need to vent more than that though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 CFM in = CFM out Do the math. One unique approach is to use under hood fans - see picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mr2's are a bit different as far as airflow over the engine though. But yes, what doesnt pay rent, must get out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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