RAM Air for Volkswagen - Page 3

boygenius · #1 November 23rd 2003, 01:35

Should have them by Monday.

hybrid_john · #2 November 24th 2003, 01:56

Thats great man!!

I'd really like to see how you did it, some pics (other than in a magazine) would be nice!

Thanx!

boygenius · #3 November 25th 2003, 21:15

Not quite done but you get the idea.

boygenius · #4 November 25th 2003, 21:17

Another picture.

boygenius · #5 November 25th 2003, 21:18

Last picture.

hybrid_john · #6 November 26th 2003, 04:47

Nice work!...

How much planning did it take you to get the way you wanted it?

I am really thinking about doing that now, but I just dont know how, I still might do the surge tank and where and how could I fit it in there and still kinda be in-cognitto?

Any ideas?

boygenius · #7 November 26th 2003, 04:59

Not much planning really, I just eye-balled it. I just kinda figured what would look good. You could run the surge tank pressure ducts down both sides of the rear of the car. You could cover the ducts with vinal to match the headliner and then route the ducts into the new found engine space, since you moved the fire wall. From there you could divide the air up between the cooling system and the induction system.

hybrid_john · #8 November 27th 2003, 07:04

Hmmmmmmm....
It might just work, but I'm gonna have to read over your last reply about a million times to get a picture in my head (I can't read and comprehend what I read right away with out actually seeing it done!

)

But its sounds like a really good plan, I'm just gonna have to look over my car and see what I can get out of it!

John

vwman099 · #9 November 27th 2003, 23:11

Thumbs up for the lexan side windows... I'm anticipating on doing exactly what was done with the lexan side ducts. Buy a slightly scoop that is offset by a couple of inches from the window, to literally grab the air as it rushes by.

I havn't decided if I am going to spend the time and do this... My bug is a body off restoration, and I have 99% of the rust repair/bodywork done, but I just havn't decided on just how far I'm going to go. Mainly because with school and all...

boygenius · #10 November 28th 2003, 01:13

If you are doing the lexan window with the duct in it you shouldn't have to do that much bodywork. Just a few holes in the firewall for the air ducts.

hybrid_john · #11 November 28th 2003, 03:19

yeah the only thing you would have to struggle with would be the cutting, and like genius said it should be easy!

Good Luck!

John

boygenius · #12 November 28th 2003, 20:45

Now I want the naca ducts in my windows. Time to break out the measuring tape and the power tools.

:silly:

hybrid_john · #13 November 29th 2003, 13:26

It is a very good idea and a very simple one at that, espescially when compared to my roof cowl idea, but it looks like it would be very functional as well, go for it genius I think you'll like them when your done, but be careful, a freind of mine installed lexan rear quarter windows in his Honda Civic and hated them, yeah sure they did what they were supposed to but every time it rained, the windows would flood the back seat, just use some sealer of some kind...

John

boygenius · #14 November 29th 2003, 16:48

Were they bolt in windows or were they designed to be exact replacements for the stock windows.

hybrid_john · #15 November 29th 2003, 22:55

I dont remember........I think they were bolt in, which would make sense as to why they leaked so much water, can you find direct replacement windows for a super beetle?

I hope so otherwise you better put a drain in the center of you car:hehehe: :silly:

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