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mike
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:59 pm
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 16
you notice how the stock grill is partially blocked off. now mazda had to of done this for a reason. i was wondering, if I remove this would it let too much air in and create too much wind resistance. I've looked around for replacement grills but all i could find were ones that just bolt over the stock. i was thinking of just buying the material and fabricating it my self. i want the extra air for the ram air intake but im worried the drag will slow me down and hurt performance more than the extra air flow will help performance.
Jason
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:22 pm
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Site Admin Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 184 Location: North America
You'd be fine doing this. In fact, if you want to take it a step further, check out racing beat's ram air duct. It funnels air directly into your intake box.
rotaryfiend
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 12:01 am
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Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 9 Location: jacksonville fl
i noticed that as well. when i pulled off my stock bumper i found that the part that is covered is where the styrofoam "Bumper" is located. i also have the racing beat intake on my 8 and you will have to remove the foam piecr for the ram air duct to fit in place. quite easy to install i thought.

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