Well are there any block off plates behind the empty holes? I can't remember, I'll go look.
Either way it has to cause SOME drag, but I can't imagine a 2-3" hose causing that much drag in comparison to a 2"x36" air dam sticking down or any of the other parts that cause turbulence.
Also, it really can't be a factor until 100-120ish MPH, below that the loss would be minimal. (I've heard the factory ram air, or any for that matter don't really play a part until 100+ MPH, I have no proof of that whatsoever).
I'm going to work on some ideas tomorrow before I head to work. I'll then see if I can get some parts at work (Lowe's) to rig up a tester. I'm thinking of rigging one side and not the other and then seeing how the temp varies on a spirited drive. I'll test how the left and right differ due to distance from the master first, that way there's a control.
Looks like we're the only ones with this innovative spirit, heh. |