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[MB]

MB, I think the concept with the rear facing scoop/vent is sound. The vents I have chosen are like a sawtooth and sit into the bonnet. I read the results of positive and negative pressure indication at various speed and think a simple thru vent proposition is the way to go. I am a little disappointed in hearing about your assessment with the exhaust. I was speaking with BD today as they are putting the engine/gearbox into the car tomorrow, then onto the exhaust. The aircon compressor apparently was showing signs of wear so it was replaced today as well. I will wait and see how the standard snorkle goes then most likely upgrade to the 4" next year. I think there is a similar unit sold by patrolapart that matches the standard hole of the safari, just needs to be widened. Quality looks good also. I think I will be looking at a couple of single and double pass aluminium finned heat exchangers for my aux. coolers, however will need to think hard about where they go regards protection and airflow.

G'devening Phil,
Cheers for the confirmation of reverse scoop concept, as mentioned in our other thread discussion, installers be aware of each state laws on this theory ;-)
Have personally had previous experience with bonnet top 'gills' on old FJ40 / 350 dizzy's and found they flood the bay when bowing/crossing under deep. Have been contemplating an old school choke cable/flap setup on the reversed SAAS cheapies to ease this issue although I'm diesel since 2005 so rock on :-)
Exhaust issues you've mentioned above weren't my post :-) Rainsey mate I believe?
Oil coolers out front, I hear you in regards protection of them, have had a single on an old FJ55 'up' open and out there, did work very well but stayed away from off track scrub antics as always ;-)
Not sure which model 'charger' you're looking at for the future but please do be aware that the Harrop's 1900&2300's if V belt driven have a longer neck so the bonnet scoop concept needs to move into SLR Torrana territory for the pulley :-)



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