Scoop hood finally installed!!!
03-21-2008, 04:48 AM
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Any hope of lowering underhood temps will be lost on your dirty motor since an open scoop just allows road debris and dust to collect all over the engine and allows more into the intake itself so I'd keep it as is and save yourself time.
It's wishful thinking that you'll see any positive gains from the scoop being open. You'll notice the dirty motor first.
If it worked I would have done it 4 years ago.
It's wishful thinking that you'll see any positive gains from the scoop being open. You'll notice the dirty motor first.
If it worked I would have done it 4 years ago.
03-21-2008, 08:40 AM
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Are you a huge fan of chrome? Just curious b/c the Red/Black combo is well... badass and pretty unique on a 4Runner. Have you considered spraying the bumpers and grille?
03-21-2008, 09:17 AM
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Man your truck keeps lookin better and better. I am gonna need to stop by that junk yard one time...now I just gotta find the time
I just PM ranchotoyotatruck for the shock mounts
I just PM ranchotoyotatruck for the shock mounts
03-21-2008, 11:02 AM
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I like some chrome but not too much. I probable will be doing something to my grill, not sure yet what. I wouldnt spray my bumpers tho since they match the rims and exhaust tip. If my wheels were black I would consider it
03-22-2008, 12:14 AM
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You 4Runner people are so lucky to have that hood as a factory option. I want a scoop so bad but I don't know anything about body work so I can't see me grafting one into my hood. Looks "wicked awesome"!
03-22-2008, 07:36 AM
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I've been wondering about the scoop. Definitely like the looks, but last time I was on the trail I hit a large puddle that sent water up over the hood and windshield. Does the scoop close completely or is it open?
03-23-2008, 04:22 AM
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I am another guy that is weary of opening up scoops. I don't really think it will help the truck run any cooler. I have heard that the only hoods that are efficient at dropping engine temps are cowl hoods designed to let air out (not in). If you want to clean your engine frequently from the added dust that will constantly get sucked into the engine bay then go for it i guess, otherwise I think it looks beautiful the way it is and you will be spending more time and energy on the mod then it is worth.
