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Old 12-25-2014, 11:37 AM   #199
k mier
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05 sti e85@420hp

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Originally Posted by slowgenius View Post
The opening is probably too small, would probably negate the main reason to go awic because of heat soak, and i dont see the front mounted heat exchanger causing a radiator airflow problem.

You could remote mount a heat exchanger in the trunk and do some funky airflow mods, but front bumper mount is probably best.

Just my two cents.
For useful discussion, not arguing:

Heat soak should only be an issue while sitting still, wouldn't a fan, just like the ones being used behind the heat exchanger when it's mounted on the front, be more than sufficient to draw fresh cool air in through the hood scoop? Of course a seal from IC to hood, similar to oem, would need to be fabricated.

Has anyone considered heat soak of an air2air IC or heat exchanger, sitting still in traffic, so close to hot scorching summer pavement when front mounted in the traditional position? One would assume the air above the hood considerably cooler.

Plus, the oem bumper beam can stay, I would assume it's there for safety reasons, no?

Going to guess the area is just too small, even on my older 05' sti, but some measuring is in store for this weekend.

For some, me included, this will be a daily driver, getting the groceries included, so the trunk will have to stay useful, no swirl pots, water tanks, wiring, big azz woofers, etc. allowed.

YMMV
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Last edited by k mier; 12-25-2014 at 11:44 AM.
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