ST class intake rule clarification

[kfoote]

Well, I'd like to see another clarification too around the intercooler - allowing the intercooler hoses to be changed to the commonly used silicone hoses. These are post turbo but pre throttle body.

-Keith-

This is legal in all classes as the rules are written now. IX. Showroom Stock D. 4. states:

"4. Any make hoses, clamps, and belts are allowed."

ST rules reference this as being legal in ST as well.

[SillySpheres]

I thought that boost controllers were discussed at either the rules meeting last year or the year before. I quickly looked for my notes but I am a little disorganized at the moment and can not find them. Am I crazy or does any on else remember that meeting?

Chris A.

You are correct Chris. I was the one who proposed this modification and it was voted down pretty handily. However, a new group of people are bringing it up again this year.

[JackFFR1846]

I think a slight rewrite is needed to specifically prohibit routing the air inlet to make a ram-air intake where one did not exist before. I know that my 2.5RS made noticibly more power down the straight when I sealed up the air system and took air from a duct in the airdam. (I ran ST when it was like that).

jack

[Mick]

Air flow/mass metering and air temp sensing is often done before the throttle bodies. How will we deal with meters being relocated or replaced with higher flow rates? (something I would be in favor of ) Are we in danger of this becoming a gray area? Should we clarify a bit more?

[swinecanfly]

Alex's proposal sounds like it allows replacement or relocation of meters and intake temperature sensors. If it doesn't allow it specifically I would support language that does.

Craig