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Originally Posted by qwerty :)
all the examples you gave are for carburated engines(of the ram being backwards from X's).. i think that the way X had it was the right way, the best way even though i dont think itll make a difference either way.. and it works well for the STi because it goes straight to an intercooler, not just a filter
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Wrong. You are ignoring the laws of physics. Aerodynamic tests that have been done show that sticking up a scoop at the base of the windshield facing forward draws in less flow. It has to do with laminar flow. The critical area is where the air hits the windshield at the base. Flow separation would happen if a scoop is placed up in the airstream at the base of the windshield.
There are two ways to access that air: Cut a hole in the firewall and run a duct there, or run a hood scoop like on the '69 Z/28 and bring the scoop edge as close to the windshield as you can.
BTW, if you look at NASCAR, they all use this setup. It works because of its aerodynamic efficiency. At Daytona for example, they can make a lot of free horsepower this way. It has nothing to with a motor being carburated.