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Did you make your scoop functional? I have the same one in the garage waiting to get moulded in, but can't decide on what is going to be the best way to make it work without removing the support braces...

Ideas?

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CobraXP

1997 'Cobra' Explorer
"When you can't buy what you want, build what you want..."

No.. his isnt functional.

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"from the outside looking in, you cant understand it, from the inside looking out, you cant explain it"

no my scoop isn't functional.. i cut most of the support braces on my scoop so it would fit correct... if u have any questions email me... later

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40 series flowmaster true duel exhaust... MAC cold air intake... Diablo Delta chip... 90 shot Nos... GT hood scoop... 2/3 drop... 4 JL Audio V2 12inch subs... 1500 watt MTX amp... Pioneer 8400 cd player... indeglo gauges

I am thinking about making mine functional. I have found a black mesh to replace the solid black grill. The mesh would allow the air flow through to the scoop without showing any holes.
I had found a web site that offered a kit to convert the factory scoop on a mustang to a working scoop with the hardware under the hood to attatch to the factory air box. I would think that I could get that settup and make it fit my truck and then have a working hood scoop.

Thanks - I am not trying to make mine into a ram-air. I just need the extra air to help dissipate some of the heat of the Eaton.

I am not sure which way I am going to cut the hood under the scoop. I am either going to cut a couple of 3" holes on each side of the hood baces, or cut one large hole on each side. I am going to round the corners to avoid cracks running in the hood.

I am hoping there will be enough air flowing to help pull some of the heat in the engine compartment down each side, over the headers, and out the bottom of the truck. Guess there is only one way to find out... :smokin:

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CobraXP

1997 'Cobra' Explorer
"When you can't buy what you want, build what you want..."

Sounds like i plan... may need a few tissues and you begin to deface the car and do the initial cut.

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2002 Mustang GT
Mods: Aftermarket Tint, K&N. Air Silencer Removal, Painted Calipers, American Thunder Flowmaster Catback, Mach 1 chin spoiler.

Got another hood just in case...

I'm going to cut the hood I bought, and save my stock one for those 'just in case moments'...

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CobraXP

1997 'Cobra' Explorer
"When you can't buy what you want, build what you want..."

Good Luck!!

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


Mopar Stage 1 | Mopar STS | BDJ's exhaust | HKS SSQ BOV | IPP CAI | ATP Upp | Autometer pillar pod with dual gauges | DC sports Strut bar | 9007 PIAA Extreme whites | Eurolite 893 Fog lights | Titan turn signals | Clear side markers | Intercooler Neon | Viper emblem | Exel Ennio wheels | MM inserts | Catch Can | Custom racing stripes |More to come.

good luck, be careful!
give us pics!

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'98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 4cyl 4x2
3'' Pro comp suspension lift w/ pro comp ES9000 shocks, 31/1050r15 pro comp AT's, Python Alarm, Dual 40's series Flowmasters, KKM Cold Air Intake, JDM Black Euro Tails, Black Smittybilt Roll bar, housing 2 hella 500 driving lights, Pro Comp Push Bar w/ 6" Pro Comp Stainless 130w spotlights, Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Black Steelhorse Steps, 2 10'' Solobaric L710's, devouring 1750 watts, MTX door speakers, Panasonic head unit Sirius Satellite radio, lots of neon... etc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/t1camp1/Focus.swf

I'll do a write-up on it as I go. Got everything to do it - just got to get the go... :smokin:

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CobraXP

1997 'Cobra' Explorer
"When you can't buy what you want, build what you want..."

awesome, look forward to seeing it

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'98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 4cyl 4x2
3'' Pro comp suspension lift w/ pro comp ES9000 shocks, 31/1050r15 pro comp AT's, Python Alarm, Dual 40's series Flowmasters, KKM Cold Air Intake, JDM Black Euro Tails, Black Smittybilt Roll bar, housing 2 hella 500 driving lights, Pro Comp Push Bar w/ 6" Pro Comp Stainless 130w spotlights, Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Black Steelhorse Steps, 2 10'' Solobaric L710's, devouring 1750 watts, MTX door speakers, Panasonic head unit Sirius Satellite radio, lots of neon... etc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/t1camp1/Focus.swf

what about when it rains? would a significant ammount of water get in on a long trip? or will you make a way to close it up.

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1999 F-150 AirRaid, 4.10 gears, tint, superchip, see my gallery for more.

I've already drilled the scoop front facia out for the air to come through. I thought about that then, so I took a piece of plexiglass and cut it to cover the scoop facia. I put 3 screws in it - one on each side and one in the middle. On the backside of the screws is a piece of rubber grommet that will snug in the aligning holes. Then the airpressure will hold it in. That should keep enough water out that I won't have to worry.

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CobraXP

1997 'Cobra' Explorer
"When you can't buy what you want, build what you want..."