Firstoy, aka James

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Sorry its hard for me to explain but by postin the pic, you get the idea of the 80s hood and scoop size - the front scoop lil wider.

and remember DO NOT, NEVER EVER CUT THE HOOD SUPPORT!!!
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what is the point of this thread?
 
My guess would be that Harry is answering a PM from James by posting a pic. Since pics are not trasportable in PM's this would be logical.

Harry is not a native english speaker.
 
I'm still wondering what the second wind deflector is for. More wind deflection I guess?
 
It is exotic, therefore Harry has it......;)
 
thanks Harry,
I was looking at the hood angles but I think it's neither here nor there. Pointing forward (as yours is) it is still at a non-matching angle to the hood crease.
Also, playing w/ the placement of the scoop, it seems to match pretty well depending on how you set it on the hood.

I still have to do the "yarn wind tunnel" to see how the air flows for exact placement. It's near the edge so I'm curious how the air flows here.

also a big thing stopping me is the thought of mounting my safari snorkel. If I do that, I don't want a scoop farm on the passenger side of the truck, might be too much... right now the safari snorkel is boosting the air intake of my bookshelf...
 
Didn't you hear that snorkels reduce the airflow and me and Dan are just imagining the improvement :D

Why you doing a scoop like that?

I have the scoop I showed in the other thread and still debating on cutting the hood to install it. I am planning on doing the yarn test as well.
 
James-There is a guy here in Sacramento who does custom louvers. He's a high end custom body panel guy (makes Ferrari panels from scratch) that could do this for you. That would be pimpin' and look better than a hood scoop. You arn't driving a Camaro.

edit-If you are interested, contact jb welda, those guys are buds and he can put you in touch.
 
Romer said:
Didn't you hear that snorkels reduce the airflow and me and Dan are just imagining the improvement :D

Why you doing a scoop like that?

I have the scoop I showed in the other thread and still debating on cutting the hood to install it. I am planning on doing the yarn test as well.
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Come on do it! This way I can learn from you and do the same thing.. (WRX scoop that is) :D :grinpimp:
 
FWIW. I've noticed that wind blows water toward the front bumper...not toward the windshield like I expected...even at highway speeds. It does have one of plastic bug shields on it from the PO. This may have something to do with it. After washing it, I can't do the regular "spin cycle" around the block to get it to dry. There's always water left on the hood. I'd be interested to see the results of the yarn test. Take pics!
 
Maybe what we need is a test hood of a parting out 80 that we can cut holes in and the weld them back as we cut other holes or try different things.

I will have to ponder that
 
Romer,
still deciding on whether to do it.
I just ebay'd the scoop to have... it's clean and simple and the location above the exhaust manifold, I figure is a good place.
I also liked the fact it won't let in a lot of dirt/water.

I have this theory that the underhood airflow is not as good on a lifted truck. (see crappy drawing)
Stock- air flows under the front axle- creating a large, low pressure area for heat and air to escape the engine bay

Lifted- air flows above the axle creating a smaller low pressure area and possible turbulence to hinder proper evacuation of heat and air.


Andy,
yeah the louvres are a great idea... i will consider that too...
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I know my engine works hard, I'd like to ease its burden as much as I can.

I may not be able to use my hood to haul a spare around but this IMO is a good alternative...you hot weather guys should look, I'd love to do this.


Draws ambient from the top and even If your not moving, (stop & go traffic) blows it over the engine and down to the ground..
 
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FirstToy said:
I have this theory that the underhood airflow is not as good on a lifted truck. (see crappy drawing)
Stock- air flows under the front axle- creating a large, low pressure area for heat and air to escape the engine bay

Lifted- air flows above the axle creating a smaller low pressure area and possible turbulence to hinder proper evacuation of heat and air.
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Damn!

That is so simple and blatantly obvious that it has hidden in plain sight for years.......:cheers:
 
3 words, "Carbon Fiber Hood" Lol...I'm surprised you don't have one yet Harry. It would look cool with the race clips and probably very light, but probably way to pricey. :grinpimp: now you can bash and mock the idea. :princess:
 
alkaline's mod is a fairly popular one in Japan (Not sure how effective it is though: Not saying that it's not)

Here are some other options out there(here):

Pic 1 & 2: Did somebody say carbon fiber? :D

Pic 3: This one is available in FRP


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