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Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:22 pm
by ch435
Ok, I keep tossing about the idea of making my hood scoop functional. Seems to be reasons to do it and reasons not to. There is a nice spot to cut out an opening under the hood that would sit right above the turbo. A change that I can't undo, but seems like a good idea. What do you all think?
Thanks
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:43 pm
by Louis Zerr
I have functional hood scoop, you should have one too.
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:07 pm
by Patalrob
I would say do it! You have the Saleen Focus right? I would posibly get another hood to do it to though. I'm kinda anal about things like that though. Anal as in cutting holes in your orginal Saleen hood of course!!
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:19 pm
by o2designs
Yeah, I would'nt do it to the original hood...but I hate moding original parts. I buy extras and mod those...
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:29 pm
by Steve@Tasca
I voted yes but also agree that you need a second hood to do it to.
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:52 pm
by Pitch Black
Louis Zerr wrote:I have functional hood scoop, you should have one too.
me 2, me 2.... kinda
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:00 pm
by HotRodWagon
Agreed. Keep the original in tact. What are your plans beyond the hole in the hood? I know there has been the thought of designing ducting to route the air to where the filter pickup is on a zetec. Isn't the duratec's air intake closer to the front?
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:01 pm
by Redlineracer12
Patalrob wrote:I would say do it! You have the Saleen Focus right? I would posibly get another hood to do it to though. I'm kinda anal about things like that though. Anal as in cutting holes in your orginal Saleen hood of course!!
This is what I'd vote for, getting a second hood and going crazy but keeping the original Saleen hood original
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:03 pm
by HotRodWagon
Louis Zerr wrote:I have functional hood scoop, you should have one too.
theif
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:10 pm
by Patalrob
You should do a Shaker hood!
Don't know if it would "Shake" that much. Also not much side to side movement more foward and backwards.
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:12 pm
by Patalrob
HotRodWagon wrote:Agreed. Keep the original in tact. What are your plans beyond the hole in the hood? I know there has been the thought of designing ducting to route the air to where the filter pickup is on a zetec. Isn't the duratec's air intake closer to the front?
Yeah its to the front/right side.
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:10 pm
by focinite
i agree ...i love my vented hood, it wroks!!!!!( works and rocks put together)
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:59 am
by ch435
Ok then, looks like I gotta price out a hood! Thanks for the input everyone. I have to agree with you all, even though it would be the costlier route.
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:26 am
by Louis Zerr
HotRodWagon wrote:Louis Zerr wrote:I have functional hood scoop, you should have one too.
theif
Hell yeah! Looks good, don't it?
Re: Functional Hood Scoop
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:24 am
by Pappy
ch435 wrote:Ok then, looks like I gotta price out a hood! Thanks for the input everyone. I have to agree with you all, even though it would be the costlier route.
I think if you go this route you should just buy the style hood you want. A nice CF hood (like Lox's style) would look GREAT on your car and be completely functional for you.