Is it all fiberglass, or a super sweet blend job ?
DAVCOXX
Oct 25, 2009 02:19 PM
It is a metal scoop welded to the factory hood. I figured fiberglass on metal would give my problems later. I removed the "skin" from the factory hood under the scoop. It allows the hot air to get out. I haven't decided to actually attach it to the air box. The cold air from the fender well is probably as good as it gets.
CarlsSS
Oct 25, 2009 02:33 PM
Wow, that is sweet! Best looking scoop I've seen on an HHR yet! :thumb:
THE BATMAN
Oct 25, 2009 02:36 PM
Originally Posted by DAVCOXX
(Post 421215)
It is a metal scoop welded to the factory hood. I figured fiberglass on metal would give my problems later. I removed the "skin" from the factory hood under the scoop. It allows the hot air to get out. I haven't decided to actually attach it to the air box. The cold air from the fender well is probably as good as it gets.
I know a lot of guys are saying that , But i disagree. Try a temporary mock up on the air box. I know for a fact that my power increased with the open air box, a free flow filter , and fresh air being directed over the box, do i have dyno #'s to back it up ? No. Do i know the limits of this car after putting 34,000 miles on it ? Yes , And the changes added power, So much so as to have the computer shut down the turbo for over boosting. It is a diferant monster with those few mods, Now if i could just get the stage 1 kit, I could utilize the mods. :red:
I stuck a camera into the hole for the inlet tube , Theres nothing there but dead space, Improvements can be made for sure.
A temp air box mod will be cheap, and may change your mind.
The hood rocks. Top notch job !!!!!!!! :cool:
DAVCOXX
Oct 25, 2009 03:07 PM
I was watching some rain drops come off of the back edge of the scoop as I was driving down the road. When they came off they just hit the widshield. I don't think this body style creates high pressure at the base of the windshield like the cars in the 70's did.
Your scoop is probably more "ram air" functional, you think?
