cobra side scoops
12-26-2005, 04:30 PM
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RE: cobra side scoops
simple what is a scoop for.. TO flow air thro..hmmm they dont flow air thro cause they are blocked..BUT if the work is done they are made to cool..What is the purpose of cutting out the hood scoop on a gt..to flow cool air to the motor and cool it.. so what is the purpose of air going into the wheel well...NOT to cool the tire but cool the BRAKES.. NO BRAINER
12-26-2005, 04:40 PM
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RE: cobra side scoops
Your so smart you get an A for today. Of course they are for looks, if they aren't functional..BUT BOTTOM LINE if you take the money and time..they can be functional.. FOR COOLING THE BRAKES IS WHAT THEY WOULD BEFORE.. botom line !
12-26-2005, 04:42 PM
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RE: cobra side scoops
Again, the factory hood scoop is pretty much "taped" on, but you can cut out (with a sawzall) under the hood scoop, and through the heat shield stuff on the hood, sand the edges down and viola, you've got forced air onto motor, but again, it honestly doesnt serve a purpose, unless you use duct work to force the air into your air intake, and then again, forced "RAM" air isn't effective until higher rates of speed, and only give really small gains...
If you don't have ductwork, then you'll have hole in your hood, leading to the engine... with no drain.... so it'll put cold rainwater directly on you're engine... not very good for it, ya know?
If you don't have ductwork, then you'll have hole in your hood, leading to the engine... with no drain.... so it'll put cold rainwater directly on you're engine... not very good for it, ya know?
12-26-2005, 04:45 PM
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RE: cobra side scoops
ORIGINAL: M1ke
in the racing world functional scoops r a must have. you have to buy a high priced kit to get ram air. not worth the money.
bottom line
the scoops are for looks on our mustangs
in the racing world functional scoops r a must have. you have to buy a high priced kit to get ram air. not worth the money.
bottom line
the scoops are for looks on our mustangs
12-26-2005, 05:02 PM
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RE: cobra side scoops
I have a 98 GT and i saw the eariler Mustangs have holes in the side scoops and i took a 1/4' drill and drilled out most of the holes and go to Ford and have them look up the inside vents for the 94/95 Mustangs. i then drilled out 2- 1 1/2" holes on the inside of fenders and installed the vents to keep brakes cool.the vents were under $15.00. installed with 3 screws. the had ABC scoops glued on. not with the 3M tape becuase the will come off at high speeds.