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Location:
Bundaberg, Qld.
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Putting on a scoop.
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Fri, 15 July 2005 14:45
 
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| mrshin wrote on Sat, 16 July 2005 00:02 |
If you're planning on putting a forward facing scoop that is attached to nothing on just any car, chances are you'll feed air under the bonnet where it isn't wanted, increase pressure, and harm ventilation (not that I'm picking on people who put a WRX scoop on their Lancer/Hyundai... am I?) Instead, a properly placed bonnet VENT to remove hot air might be more useful - only use a scoop when you have something to feed (engine air intake, top mount intercooler), or want to look like a generalised tool.
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perfect.  couldnt of said it better.
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How do I attach it?
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best way is a with screws through from the underside of the bonnet into metal tabs that should be in the scoop.
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How do I cut the hole in the bonnet?
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air saw is best, but a jigsaw will do the job just as good. just dont cut through any of the underside bonnet bracing or you'll have legality issues.
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What do I need to stop it from rusting?
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prime and paint the exposed metal after you've cut the hole.
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Will water go down it? and if so what will happen then?
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think about it. you've got a big hole facing forwards, what will happen when it rains? water normaly wont effect an engine bay/engine, unless it happens to go into your electrics, dist etc.
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Am I just better off putting one on for show rather than actually using it for its venting qualities?
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it sounds like you want it for show anyways, facing it forward like mentioned above will not be venting your engine bay.
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