Scoop on sr5...change
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Scoop on sr5...change
I have a 99 sr5, it has the hood scoop. Under the hood it has a piece of metal that blocks the airflow from coming into the scoop...so basically the scoop is simply asthetic at this point.
My question is if it is ok to take this piece of metal off and allow airflow into the engine compartment through the scoop. Is there anything BAD about doing this? Also is there anything that I can do to actually route the airflow somewhere where it would be beneficial to the operation of the car?
I have had mileage problems with it and am wondering if there is anything I could do with the airflow to even just improve the mileage also.
My question is if it is ok to take this piece of metal off and allow airflow into the engine compartment through the scoop. Is there anything BAD about doing this? Also is there anything that I can do to actually route the airflow somewhere where it would be beneficial to the operation of the car?
I have had mileage problems with it and am wondering if there is anything I could do with the airflow to even just improve the mileage also.
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I don't know if it will help with mileage...but I'm sure you can cut that out just make sure you don't cut where the scoop mounts. You could build a box and some piping to run that air to the air box I cant find a picture right now but I know I've seen one, will post if I find it. Just put wire mesh or something across the front of the scoop so big crap doesnt come in
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Just remember that when you are driving, the wind hits your front bumper and actually creates a stream that runs well above the hoodline. In fact there can actually be a negative air pressure in that area at certain speeds.
In my opinnion it is better to just leave it as is and use some of the other induction mods such as the deckplate.
In my opinnion it is better to just leave it as is and use some of the other induction mods such as the deckplate.
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That was just alot of work to gain nothing but getting soem air over the engine would be a help but I wouldn't do any cutting on mine unless I go the SC'd route.
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first of all, that piece you're referring to isn't metal, it's cast plastic. it's actually an insert that you see from the outside w/ a closed back. on the JDM models w/ the turbo diesel, it's the actual intake. you can take the insert out and either drill holes in it from behind or cut it open w/a dremel or similar tool.
however, the benefits from doing this will be negligible at best...
however, the benefits from doing this will be negligible at best...
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Hmmm...thanks for all the input.
I was just looking at it while I was under the hood this weekend and thinking of what might be done with the scoop to be creative or increase efficiency somehow. I dont like the idea of it being open and water and junk getting in under the hood on top of the Intake Mani and engine block so i think I will leave it on for now.
Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!
I was just looking at it while I was under the hood this weekend and thinking of what might be done with the scoop to be creative or increase efficiency somehow. I dont like the idea of it being open and water and junk getting in under the hood on top of the Intake Mani and engine block so i think I will leave it on for now.
Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!
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Did anybody read his flow philosophy? He claims that the 4 3/4" tubes flow the same as a 3" tube. Without thinking of fluid dynamics and looking solely on surface air, you would need 16 3/4" tubes to cover the area of a 3" tube. It's been a while but area for a circle is still nr^2... pi (radius squared).
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Originally Posted by fierohink
Did anybody read his flow philosophy? He claims that the 4 3/4" tubes flow the same as a 3" tube. Without thinking of fluid dynamics and looking solely on surface air, you would need 16 3/4" tubes to cover the area of a 3" tube. It's been a while but area for a circle is still nr^2... pi (radius squared).
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a better way to get cool outside air to your intake - ARB Safari Snorkel
modding the scoop doesn't do anything for performance.
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