Yo Kyle-
All the following is IMHO, see disclaimer:
First question is, is the sidepod big enough to house the radiator that fits the engine? I mean, the OEM stock rad that would have come with the car. If you downsize the rad, then all bets are off.
The airflow along the side of the sidepod can do a good job of pulling air
out of the sidepod via chimney effect. With a scoop on top or on the side to push air into the rad, and a fan blowing air thru it, the opening on the side would extract air, making for good flow.
For a rough estimate, measure the grill openings of a Vette (or whatever car uses that same engine, right?) and figure you need at least that much area in your inlet scoop. (or more!) If you can do that, and provide suitable exit opening(s), it should work just fine.
A big NACA duct on top of the 'pod would look cool as all hell, too!
Standard disclaimer *I ain't no engineer!*
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