the hood scoops

HondasRslow · 09-11-2000, 10:51 PM

i was thinking of taking off the plastic coverings that make the scoops non-functional. I was wondering if anyone has tried this and did you have any adverse effects. I know that its used to cool the turbo down in japanese versions, but i was just curious to see if it would help a N/A car.

thanx
AleX

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Midwayman · 09-11-2000, 10:54 PM

Seems If you have a cone filter there, it can actually screw up your intake a bit... maybe 1-2 hp loss, but if you use spacers, its okay and still lets the hot air out. I was offended that they were blocked and removed them.

JZ oo7 · 09-11-2000, 11:28 PM

ok...i always wanted to ask this, can i just put the HKS Super Mega Flow underneath the hood scoop and open it the scoop? under idea...the two vents on the hood, can i open the one that is right on top of the intake piping and get some air in there? would any of these ideas be beneficial?

JZ

Sean · 09-12-2000, 07:21 AM

Take a look at:
http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/Foru...ML/003791.html

It has all the info you need.

Trunkmonkey is here! There is no cone...
Sean Sosik-Hamor < sean@trunkmonkey.com >
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DuneHopper · 09-12-2000, 07:25 AM

Do a search. The topic's been discussed to death.

btw, I went with wing nuts to remove and replace the covers.

XROLLER · 09-13-2000, 07:06 AM

I've taken mine off with a aftermarket intake(jc sports) with no side effects, just put the covers in the trunk incase you get caught by some bad weather and throw a 5/16 wrench in the glove box, i've used a overpass for cover.....with the covers off it's gotta help something, your not sucking hot engine air?

09-11-2000, 10:51 PM	#1
HondasRslow Scooby Newbie Member#: 2332 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA	the hood scoops i was thinking of taking off the plastic coverings that make the scoops non-functional. I was wondering if anyone has tried this and did you have any adverse effects. I know that its used to cool the turbo down in japanese versions, but i was just curious to see if it would help a N/A car. thanx AleX * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-11-2000, 10:54 PM	#2
Midwayman Scooby Specialist Member#: 1997 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Prospect Heights, IL Vehicle: 2006 Acura TL 6spd STMGM6 alumni	Seems If you have a cone filter there, it can actually screw up your intake a bit... maybe 1-2 hp loss, but if you use spacers, its okay and still lets the hot air out. I was offended that they were blocked and removed them.

09-11-2000, 11:28 PM	#3
JZ oo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2032 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl	ok...i always wanted to ask this, can i just put the HKS Super Mega Flow underneath the hood scoop and open it the scoop? under idea...the two vents on the hood, can i open the one that is right on top of the intake piping and get some air in there? would any of these ideas be beneficial? JZ

09-12-2000, 07:21 AM	#4
Sean Scooby Guru Member#: 518 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Trunkmonkey Racing Vehicle: 762 PGT Impreza L, Silverado EXT, Yaris	Take a look at: http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/Foru...ML/003791.html It has all the info you need. Trunkmonkey is here! There is no cone... Sean Sosik-Hamor < sean@trunkmonkey.com > Epinions Automotive Reviews by `Sean

09-12-2000, 07:25 AM	#5
DuneHopper Scooby Newbie Member#: 1249 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Newark, DE USA Vehicle: 2000 OBS White	Do a search. The topic's been discussed to death. btw, I went with wing nuts to remove and replace the covers.

09-13-2000, 07:06 AM	#6
XROLLER Scooby Newbie Member#: 1273 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'fallon Mo. Vehicle: 98 Impreza RBP	I've taken mine off with a aftermarket intake(jc sports) with no side effects, just put the covers in the trunk incase you get caught by some bad weather and throw a 5/16 wrench in the glove box, i've used a overpass for cover.....with the covers off it's gotta help something, your not sucking hot engine air?