Concerning the S1, some of the cars - including mine - came without the trumpet that aligns with the inverted louvres. So my air intake is directly over the exhaust manifold, wich i dislike quite a bit. I have spoken to MMC and also the manufacturer of the trumpet, but the part is no longer available. Now, Dave W on this forum has stated that the cars without trumpet seemed to rum better than the cars with a trumpet. How sure is this, and what could be the explanation? Anyhow, I would like to get more cold air in or at least not the hot air from the manifold - anyone with an idea of how this could be done? And would I really notice a difference.....
The reason is supposed to be because the airflow along the bonnet is turbulent. I've never run mine without the trumpet, but if I didnt have one, Id be tempted to take the air from above the radiator.
DaveW, what you are saying is that the trumpet seemed to be a nice idea, but not so nice in real life because the turbulence along the bonnet prevented the theoretical entrance of air through the louvres, correct? So plenty of hot air from above the manifold is actually better than restricted cold air from the louvres? I have a barbeque thermometer with a wireless display. Toying with the idea of taping the sensor to the air inlet and have the display in the car while I am driving to see what is really going on - with and without John Taylors bonnet latch extensions etc.
Robbie the Norseman 2004 V6 Roadster Sherwood green
