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raidermanny · 08-30-2009, 05:54 PM

I have never seen this type of scoop on anything without a blower but I have always liked the look of them and decided to throw one on. Are there any reasons why I shouldn't be using this style? I like it alot more than what I had on before but I wanterd to see what other opinions are.

big_al_71 · 08-30-2009, 06:32 PM

I like it!!!!

ALOT

As long as the butterflies are opening on demand I
dont see an issue...

big mike71 · 08-30-2009, 07:20 PM

Looks cool if it works

cdowns · 08-30-2009, 07:38 PM

do you have any provision for filtering the air that goes in your engine? clean air is important for engine long engine life

**mikey531** · 08-30-2009, 07:38 PM

It looks good as is.. BUT !!! Don't cut a hole in your hood ! Unless you do it like CDUSTER>

cduster · 08-30-2009, 10:52 PM

I put one on my truck. I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey531

It looks good as is.. BUT !!! DO NOT CUT A HOLE IN YOUR HOOD TO HAVE IT STICK OUT ! Anyone else with me on that ?

Gotta say nope!

**mikey531** · 08-31-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cduster

I put one on my truck. I like it.

Gotta say nope!

You are right ! Not bad ! Do you have a side view ?

raidermanny · 08-30-2009, 07:43 PM

That is one of the things I was wondering about. It came with an air cleaner but it's only like 6" round. Will that let enough air get to the motor?

chevy_mike · 08-30-2009, 10:41 PM

I recall a Horsepower TV show where they were testing different size air filters. They were very suprised to find the most HP made was with a little 5" round filter. Something about it causing the air to be pulled in with more volocity.

I think the only down side is it will get dirty and clog quicker. Just swap them out more frequently and you should be good.

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-31-2009, 02:31 AM

Looks kiddie to me but who am i ?????

Terakilla · 08-31-2009, 07:17 AM

I kinda agree but it's pretty cool, I wouldn't do this sort of setup without the huge supercharger with the blower with the huge pulley sticken up but thats just me

raidermanny · 08-31-2009, 04:25 PM

Mine fits just right under my new hood.

BossHogg69 · 08-31-2009, 04:51 PM

looks sweet, definitely a surprise when raising up that cowl hood!

unclewatts · 09-01-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terakilla

I kinda agree but it's pretty cool, I wouldn't do this sort of setup without the huge supercharger with the blower with the huge pulley sticken up but thats just me

X2 If it's not real, leave it alone.

grancuda · 08-31-2009, 04:58 PM

They do fine with it sucking fresh air and the scoop being out a hole in the hood, I don't like the look though.
Under the hood it will be a big heat trap and rob some power vs a open element

raidermanny · 08-31-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks, thats the kind of thing I was wondering about.

prostreetC-10 · 08-31-2009, 09:37 PM

there is only one........

For me, that look will only work on a blown and injected outlaw type car or older nitro motor.

I have just never liked ANY scoop on a single carb though. Only writing this because you asked. Remember though, if you like it then roll with it. A lot of guy think it's stupid to have the motor hanging out of the hood. I, of course, do not agree!!! lol

08-30-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Need opinions on scoop I have never seen this type of scoop on anything without a blower but I have always liked the look of them and decided to throw one on. Are there any reasons why I shouldn't be using this style? I like it alot more than what I had on before but I wanterd to see what other opinions are. Attached Images Last edited by raidermanny; 08-31-2009 at 04:12 PM.

08-30-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Need opinions on scoop I like it!!!! ALOT As long as the butterflies are opening on demand I dont see an issue... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-30-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Need opinions on scoop Looks cool if it works __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need opinions on scoop do you have any provision for filtering the air that goes in your engine? clean air is important for engine long engine life __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: Need opinions on scoop It looks good as is.. BUT !!! Don't cut a hole in your hood ! Unless you do it like CDUSTER> Last edited by mikey531; 08-31-2009 at 01:19 AM.

08-30-2009, 07:43 PM	#8
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Re: Need opinions on scoop That is one of the things I was wondering about. It came with an air cleaner but it's only like 6" round. Will that let enough air get to the motor?

08-30-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need opinions on scoop I recall a Horsepower TV show where they were testing different size air filters. They were very suprised to find the most HP made was with a little 5" round filter. Something about it causing the air to be pulled in with more volocity. I think the only down side is it will get dirty and clog quicker. Just swap them out more frequently and you should be good. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-31-2009, 02:31 AM	#10
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Need opinions on scoop Looks kiddie to me but who am i ????? __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-31-2009, 07:17 AM	#11
Terakilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft Stockton Texas Posts: 90	Re: Need opinions on scoop I kinda agree but it's pretty cool, I wouldn't do this sort of setup without the huge supercharger with the blower with the huge pulley sticken up but thats just me

08-31-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Re: Need opinions on scoop Mine fits just right under my new hood. Attached Images

08-31-2009, 04:51 PM	#13
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Need opinions on scoop looks sweet, definitely a surprise when raising up that cowl hood! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

08-31-2009, 04:58 PM	#15
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Need opinions on scoop They do fine with it sucking fresh air and the scoop being out a hole in the hood, I don't like the look though. Under the hood it will be a big heat trap and rob some power vs a open element

08-31-2009, 06:57 PM	#16
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Re: Need opinions on scoop Thanks, thats the kind of thing I was wondering about.

08-31-2009, 09:37 PM	#17
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Need opinions on scoop there is only one........ For me, that look will only work on a blown and injected outlaw type car or older nitro motor. I have just never liked ANY scoop on a single carb though. Only writing this because you asked. Remember though, if you like it then roll with it. A lot of guy think it's stupid to have the motor hanging out of the hood. I, of course, do not agree!!! lol Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video! Last edited by prostreetC-10; 08-31-2009 at 09:42 PM.



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