Hood scoop

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Originally posted by WyrreJ
I'm in for the heat extractor version if it isn't garish.

I'd be interested in it too....

[BaM*BaM]

Great to see VehicrossConcepts back in the creating side of things. Ron has always made the best body stuff for the VX ever made.

[VX-KING]

Me Too Ron, Im in

ALL THE WAY

[SPAZZ]

Count me ini too Ron...I'd have to sell plasma for it.........but would be well worth the headaches!!!

[WormGod]

Ron, you build it, and they will come.

I am all for it too. Induction or extraction. I really dug the idea albert had fpr the Evo style insert, although the WRX STi one would be interesting too.

[MrCrowley]

What about using a premade scoop like the WRX STI one? It is big, but not overly ricer or monstrous looking. It should be well suited for a number of functional projects, too.

[AlaskaVX]

I would love to see the WRX scoop on a VX! But since I live in AK I don't think its a great idea for an induction scoop, theres so much crap/slush/rain/leaves/rocks flying around and I don't want it in the engine bay. But I am all for a hood extraction vent, with the S/C things get pretty hot.

Ron, have you put any more thought towards the shark tooth grill?

[IsuZOOM]

I might be interested in a hood scoop, assuming it doesn't swallow road debris and lowers underhood temps.

[Joe_Black]

A hood scoop on the VX won't do squat for you except give you someplace new to clean and knock an MPG or two off. Extraction is the way to go with the aerodynamics we have. Extra cooling and minimal drag!

[IsuZOOM]

Originally posted by Joe_Black
A hood scoop on the VX won't do squat for you except give you someplace new to clean and knock an MPG or two off.

I'm skeptical it would even go that far, but if it did, that's a lot more than "squat"! That would mean (at today's $1.60 gas prices) saving $150 / year.

[Dallas4u]

I think he meant lessen the amount of mileage because of the restriction in aerodynamics... and stuff.

*Whew... better?

[Joe_Black]

Thanks Adam... I think... wait... now I'm confused!:rollg2: LOL!

MORE DRAG + REDUCED MPG = MORE $$$ AT PUMP

[Joe_Black]

Just found a great pic of a hood with extraction vents. This is what I'm working on but there will be two vents located near the rear of the insert where the low-pressure area is (which will also allow for better underhood flow of air around the engine)...

[WyrreJ]

Would adding a bump for a little more clearance over the SC before the extraction vents do anything to improve underhood airflow/cooling around the SC?

[Joe_Black]

The top of the engine is so close to the underside of the hood that you would ideally want a vent on either side, that way you have a less obstructed path for airflow. More air = more cooling.

Plus, this approach would minimize cutting into the metal portion of the hood beneath the insert.