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Challenge: To create functional "ram air" effect without destroying the perfect hood and fender lines of the Titan. Hopefully, this will significantly improve the HP/torque advantage of the Volant II over stock intake.
Compromise: Fabricate new windshield washer fluid reservoir to be relocated between the new box and the brake fluid reservoir.
Plan: Bore a big hole (4 inch or larger) behind the grill where the WF reservoir was located and fabricate a custom box to "scoop frontal air" while using the Volant tube and filter. Making the box out of fiberglass in "odd" shape and lines is a challenge in itself.
Final Finish: Carbon Fiber. Updated pics 10-16-05 more at post #32
Note: These photos are of the initial stages of the fabrication to give you an idea where the new box is relocated and how it will look in relation to the engine bay. I will update this thread as I proceed with the completion of the project.
Update:
Last 2 photos are the new version of the box with lines that flow well with the radiator top support.
Compromise: Fabricate new windshield washer fluid reservoir to be relocated between the new box and the brake fluid reservoir.
Plan: Bore a big hole (4 inch or larger) behind the grill where the WF reservoir was located and fabricate a custom box to "scoop frontal air" while using the Volant tube and filter. Making the box out of fiberglass in "odd" shape and lines is a challenge in itself.
Final Finish: Carbon Fiber. Updated pics 10-16-05 more at post #32
Note: These photos are of the initial stages of the fabrication to give you an idea where the new box is relocated and how it will look in relation to the engine bay. I will update this thread as I proceed with the completion of the project.
Update:
Last 2 photos are the new version of the box with lines that flow well with the radiator top support.
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