Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.170.29) on May 20, 2000 at 18:29:12:
In Reply to: What does a hood scoop do? posted by Rudy D on May 18, 2000 at 01:14:26:
several hood scoops types,
1. just sits on the hood and does nothing.
2. has a opening to allow cooler air to flow over the engine but isn't hooked to the carb.
3. When hooked to the carb only they allow cooler air into the carb which gives you better air/fuel mixture. maybe about 4% more horsepower.
as for a "ram air effect", there isn't one until you get above 100mph. Seen wind tunnel testing on them.
as for "Cowl Air Induction" as Chevy did, this is really the best method. Due to the pressure area at the windsheild. Wind tunnel again. That's how the Nascar scoops are done. Your best Ford, air scoop, is the "shaker" type or the ones that seal the air cleaner to the hood when you shut it. You have to get the seal or a airscoop mostly just helps cool the engine.
The best car for picking up women, is a 64 Lincoln Continental, four door, with the suicide doors, like the one in "Animal House".
: Besides clearance and looks, what pupose does a hood scoop serve? I don't know much about engines so I was just wondering. Does the air cool the engine or something. I imagine this is a bone-head question but I want to know.