Scoop hood finally installed!!!

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Mar 21, 2008 | 04:48 AM

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X-AWDriver

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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.

Mar 21, 2008 | 04:56 AM

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pfdaxe

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Very true....

Mar 21, 2008 | 05:07 AM

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dirtoyboy

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500 bucks for a hood scoop? wow, you got a deal

Mar 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?

Mar 21, 2008 | 09:17 AM

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2000t4rAKS

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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

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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toytech76

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Originally Posted by turboale

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?

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

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:00 PM

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stormin94

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Looks good. I swear I've seen that 4Runner around Citrus Heights a few times...

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:36 PM

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You probably have! I live in rancho so we are in that area alot. Now you will know for sure next time you think you see it. lol

Mar 22, 2008 | 12:14 AM

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Joe's Toy

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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"!

Mar 22, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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bobs01sr5

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Okay how do we get in touch with this "ranchotoyotatrucks" I need parts?

Thank you!

Mar 22, 2008 | 07:26 AM

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toytech76

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pm him on here. ranchotoyotatruck is his name. They have a phone # also. 916-631-7777

Mar 22, 2008 | 07:36 AM

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jukeit

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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?

Mar 22, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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toytech76

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the hood has the scoop shape built into it and the actual scoop part is a pocket with a screen which is completely closed.

Mar 22, 2008 | 02:37 PM

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07sbock

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Yea there is a plate right behind the mesh part that is rivited in.

Mar 22, 2008 | 03:09 PM

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tampabayota

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my 06 runner has the same scoop, i need one like that to fit on my 86 turbo truck so i can mount a intercooler right under it

Mar 22, 2008 | 11:51 PM

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stormin94

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You probably have! I live in rancho so we are in that area alot. Now you will know for sure next time you think you see it. lol

Yup. I'm mostly around the Arden/Arcade, and Carmicheal(spelling?) areas.

Nice work with the scoop!!!

Mar 23, 2008 | 04:22 AM

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shovelhead

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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.

Ditto; The area on top of your hood (from the leading edge to the top of the windshield frame) is a low pressure area, for a scoop to be functional it has to extend about 2 inches out over the edge of the hood or be a tunnel ram type so its tall enough to get up into the air flow, and if you open it up be prepared for moisture issues. But I do love the look of a scoop just like yours