cutting out fake scoop?

laserstang21 · Jul 5, 2008

ok i was thinkin about cutting the fake scoop out. i have a 2000 gt and i dont have the upper scoop. so i was wondering if i cut the fake scoop out and just had the hole, would it hurt the motor when it rained? would the rain effect the coils or anything else at all? i figured if i got the extra air in there it would either give me more airflow or just help cool the motor down. thx for all the help.

rabidscoobie · Jul 6, 2008

Ive actully seen one around here in town before just like that and I didnt like it at all,It just seemed as if something was missing from the car.Really I dont think you would benifit much if any at all with a hole there,I dont see it cooler the motor enough for any good.I guess if it did rain enough and finally worked itself into some electrics that also could cause some issues...but i could be wrong about it all too.....

Black_02_GT · Jul 6, 2008

Ask wyldpny if he has had any problems with opening up the stock scoop and whether it has caused any problems for him

flstang65 · Jul 6, 2008

I wouldnt do it. I don't see any positive effects from it. IMO, I think it looks kind of gheto.

laserstang21 · Jul 6, 2008

i was alos thinkin about just culling out the center. between where it mounts and drilling some holes. do you think that would work?

Black_02_GT · Jul 6, 2008

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=750329&page=6

scroll down a little bit. He did it to his and i see no use

mransr · Jul 6, 2008

what to you want to accomplish by cutting it out?

it wouldn't give the engine colder intake air and would noticeably effect under-hood temps either

SaleenGT2001 · Jul 6, 2008

ricer mod!!! there is no reason to try this

Mustang5L5 · Jul 6, 2008

It's been done before.

All it does is dump rain and dirt on top of your engine. One guy did this and had to replace his COP's and spark plugs because they actually rusted up

eliteJAE · Jul 6, 2008

Mustang5L5 said:
It's been done before.

All it does is dump rain and dirt on top of your engine. One guy did this and had to replace his COP's and spark plugs because they actually rusted up

this is reason enough not to do this, but i feel the same way you do about doing something to get rid of "non-functionality" on the hood guess this isnt the answer. maybe time for a cobra R hood??

BobHyatt · Jul 6, 2008

laserstang21 said:
ok i was thinkin about cutting the fake scoop out. i have a 2000 gt and i dont have the upper scoop. so i was wondering if i cut the fake scoop out and just had the hole, would it hurt the motor when it rained? would the rain effect the coils or anything else at all? i figured if i got the extra air in there it would either give me more airflow or just help cool the motor down. thx for all the help.

spark plug wells are water traps. Seen way too many water intrusion problems to try to cut a hole and invite rainwater in.

Burtonsnow157 · Jul 7, 2008

i agree with everyone else, barely any benefit if any at all

Stark77 · Jul 7, 2008

Get a SunCoast ram air hood with the appropriate ram air ducting to keep water out. THAT will at least net you some increased performance while on the highway (that's when you'll see the most differences from RAM air).

2000fordstanggt · Jul 7, 2008

i just took off the insulation on the underside of the hood and had plug/cop problems for almost a year. i learned how fussy these mods are about water the hard way..

blkhorse · Jul 7, 2008

I opened mine up and saw a 5 to 10* drop in iats. but I have a KB and the air blows directly on the blower inlet. It also is cooler under the hood (KB's run hot). I don't drive it in the rain,but I keep a piece of foam in trunk in case i get caught in the rain.

Other than in my case the only benifit I see is in looks,getting rid of that cheesy honeycomb is almost worth it alone

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