Functional Hood Scoop Debate

GreenMustang00 · November 11th, 2010, 05:46 PM

The air would help keep the intake manifold cooler in theory...

That is about it though. I dont see it messing up the radiator to be honest. I mean that is in the front of the car, the air that would go in the scoop is already going over the car..

Agree on a heat extraction hood though

limited · November 11th, 2010, 05:51 PM

The hood scoop from a 1999 limited edition or 00 spring edition has the center support. cutting a hole in my hood and removing the grill actually lowered my iats with the air blowing on top of my KB inlet. it also lets my car cool off quicker when it is sitting still(off)

ReverendDexter · November 11th, 2010, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

That is about it though. I dont see it messing up the radiator to be honest. I mean that is in the front of the car, the air that would go in the scoop is already going over the car..

Where do you think the air that's flowed through the radiator goes? You have to think about the total flow of the air through the system, not just it's entry point.

MATT02GT · November 11th, 2010, 07:50 PM

Do a search on this...I know Ive answered these questions and put pics up like 5 times. Theres a few good threads on the functional hood scoop.

IrishGT · November 11th, 2010, 07:58 PM

I've seen all the threads I know how to do it I just wanted to hear thoughts on weather or not to acually do it everyone been real helpful. Pretty sure I'm cutting into my hood in the morning lol

MATT02GT · November 12th, 2010, 01:32 AM

Do it man, cant hurt having cooler air in the engine compartment... just be sure to reinforce the hood scoop or it will break off.

IrishGT · November 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM

any ideas on reinforcing other thank like jb weld?

moneygreenstang · November 12th, 2010, 10:38 AM

i have a mach 1 hood and my hood doesnt budge going up to 110

If anything the hole will just help dissapate heat quicker

I can see the heatwaves coming from under the hood and noticed a slight drop in coolant temp on the very unaccurate temp gauge

Trick Tuners · November 12th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by IrishGT

any ideas on reinforcing other thank like jb weld?

You could JB weld some thin aluminum stock to the scoop. Personally I would never attempt to glue the scoop down. I would use bolts for sure.

November 11th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#21
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	The air would help keep the intake manifold cooler in theory... That is about it though. I dont see it messing up the radiator to be honest. I mean that is in the front of the car, the air that would go in the scoop is already going over the car.. Agree on a heat extraction hood though __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

November 11th, 2010, 05:51 PM	#22
limited Premium Member 99 limited edition vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 3,297 iTrader: 0 reviews	The hood scoop from a 1999 limited edition or 00 spring edition has the center support. cutting a hole in my hood and removing the grill actually lowered my iats with the air blowing on top of my KB inlet. it also lets my car cool off quicker when it is sitting still(off) __________________ KB'd 446rwhp/451rwtq, Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZDpQ0EEm1M Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

November 11th, 2010, 07:50 PM	#24
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do a search on this...I know Ive answered these questions and put pics up like 5 times. Theres a few good threads on the functional hood scoop. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

November 11th, 2010, 07:58 PM	#25
IrishGT Regular 2003 Mustang GT 13.5 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 161 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've seen all the threads I know how to do it I just wanted to hear thoughts on weather or not to acually do it everyone been real helpful. Pretty sure I'm cutting into my hood in the morning lol __________________ 03 GT Mods: bbk cai, bbk 75mm tbs, steeda underdrive, custom x-pipe, flowmaster super44's, 3.73s, Eibach lowering, steeda tri-ax, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch. Pony's sittin on 17" chome cobra FR500's 10.5 backs 9 fronts (she HOOKS)

November 12th, 2010, 01:32 AM	#26
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do it man, cant hurt having cooler air in the engine compartment... just be sure to reinforce the hood scoop or it will break off. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

November 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM	#27
IrishGT Regular 2003 Mustang GT 13.5 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 161 iTrader: 0 reviews	any ideas on reinforcing other thank like jb weld? __________________ 03 GT Mods: bbk cai, bbk 75mm tbs, steeda underdrive, custom x-pipe, flowmaster super44's, 3.73s, Eibach lowering, steeda tri-ax, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch. Pony's sittin on 17" chome cobra FR500's 10.5 backs 9 fronts (she HOOKS)

November 12th, 2010, 10:38 AM	#28
moneygreenstang Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 722 iTrader: 2 reviews	i have a mach 1 hood and my hood doesnt budge going up to 110 If anything the hole will just help dissapate heat quicker I can see the heatwaves coming from under the hood and noticed a slight drop in coolant temp on the very unaccurate temp gauge __________________ 01 GT Vert - Triple Black - 2v 5.4 270/340 00 Lightning - Triple Black - 2v SC 5.4 400/500 Brand New Tubular UCA and LCA set for sale PM me Slightly Used 05-09 Halo Headlights for sale PM me

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