Hood Scoop

[johnnyapollo]

The problem with the scoop is that the aerodynamics of the VX causes air to flow above the hood in an arc that ends about where the base of the windshield connects with the hood. For a scoop to be effective, it would need to be a high stack that would block your vision to the front. An extractor setup (where the scoop faces to the back) would probably be more effective, but then you have hot air hitting the intakes for the AC/Vent (they're the vents at the base of the front windshield) so it's not ideal either. If I thought the scoop on mine could actually be used for something I would certainly make the cuts - as it is I think it's a tough design job. One may be able to do some type of forced air setup through the hood scoop but I'm not sure if there's enough room for the plumbing, plus an actual benefit to doing so. The CAI setup to the fender seems like the best bet (I posted some photos) - I see a noticeable difference with that setup in the temperature gauge.

-- John

[Chopper]

Yeah, the scoop would have to be upfront (Pontiac style) to get any real airflow....course the supercharger will pull what it needs, you only have to provide the ducting....no ram air needed

[johnnyapollo]

That's right - I posted some images of the CAI in my gallery - you'll see what we did to get outside air into the filter.

--John

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

Are you doing the scoop for cosmetic reasons
or to get air directed under the hood ?
Everyone has their reasons, just curious.

[gexxo18]

I'd like to do mine purely for cosmetic reasons.

[WormGod]

+1 what John said. You could always look at something like the pre- '06 STi scoop, but you will be looking at less frontal road visibility and attention from cops who love people with aftermarket scoops that aren't "legal". Go figure.

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

I'd like to do mine purely for cosmetic reasons.

then that opens up your choices quite abit.
We sell several styles for the Svxs, check out this page
and see if you see any you like there....
one or two may look familiar already...
one or two may be real CF
the rest are usually paintable abs plastic or simulater
looking CF

http://svx-motorsport-accessories.st....net/exac.html

if you go to the home page of that site too
youll also see a Vehicross Accessory Only page we are
building too