Question for you old dawgs
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Question for you old dawgs
For the guys who have been around here for a while and witnessed countless antics:
How hard and possible would it be to install the round filter setup, then cut a hole in the hood and install a duct somewhat similar to those you see on a Subaru WRX? I think this would be a good setup with the ample air absorption from the round filter and ample air supply with the duct in the hood. Just a thought for the future...[&:] Any opinions?
How hard and possible would it be to install the round filter setup, then cut a hole in the hood and install a duct somewhat similar to those you see on a Subaru WRX? I think this would be a good setup with the ample air absorption from the round filter and ample air supply with the duct in the hood. Just a thought for the future...[&:] Any opinions?
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RE: Question for you old dawgs
i would be worried about water in the rain thats not actually the air cleaner on the wrx its the intercooler for the turbo that is whats under the screen i mean if you hit a puddle or it poured really hard then would probally suck water in and depending on how high your truck is i dont think you could see it that well if your going for the looks department other than those two things its a good idea i think i would mostly be worried about water
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If you're going to do that I would recommend looking into a fiberglass hood, they're not exactly cheap but consider the trouble you'll go through cutting into a steel hood and trying to attach an aftermarket scoop and getting the paint to match and all that is just a royal PITA and it might still not look right. So they're well worth it and they look good, they already have the scoops and are designed for this, also they are about 60 or so pounds lighter than the OEM...
For a really cool look you'll want to order a couple of those hood pins and clips, and remove the OEM springs and hinges and hood latch crap.... This removes even more weight and it is just super cool when you have to work on the engine you simply remove the hood and set it over to the side (carefully), it's light enough you should be able to do that no problem. Or leave the hinges in place so the hood doesn't have to be removed but I'd still get the pins and clips.
Once I get the money together I have considered this type of hood for myself, just not sure because in my case aerodynamics are important and the scoop is going to cut into that...
Anyhow, here's a link:
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/...a00025887.html
You can also check ebay and google or shop around local, but I did some pretty good searching and this was the cheapest best looking one I could find.
I suppose you could check into a carbon fiber hood but they get expensive and for only about 20 more pounds of weight less, they cost right about twice as much as fiberglass...
For a really cool look you'll want to order a couple of those hood pins and clips, and remove the OEM springs and hinges and hood latch crap.... This removes even more weight and it is just super cool when you have to work on the engine you simply remove the hood and set it over to the side (carefully), it's light enough you should be able to do that no problem. Or leave the hinges in place so the hood doesn't have to be removed but I'd still get the pins and clips.
Once I get the money together I have considered this type of hood for myself, just not sure because in my case aerodynamics are important and the scoop is going to cut into that...
Anyhow, here's a link:
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/...a00025887.html
You can also check ebay and google or shop around local, but I did some pretty good searching and this was the cheapest best looking one I could find.
I suppose you could check into a carbon fiber hood but they get expensive and for only about 20 more pounds of weight less, they cost right about twice as much as fiberglass...
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RE: Question for you old dawgs
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i would be worried about water in the rain thats not actually the air cleaner on the wrx its the intercooler for the turbo that is whats under the screen i mean if you hit a puddle or it poured really hard then would probally suck water in and depending on how high your truck is i dont think you could see it that well if your going for the looks department other than those two things its a good idea i think i would mostly be worried about water
i would be worried about water in the rain thats not actually the air cleaner on the wrx its the intercooler for the turbo that is whats under the screen i mean if you hit a puddle or it poured really hard then would probally suck water in and depending on how high your truck is i dont think you could see it that well if your going for the looks department other than those two things its a good idea i think i would mostly be worried about water
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If you're going to do that I would recommend looking into a fiberglass hood, they're not exactly cheap but consider the trouble you'll go through cutting into a steel hood and trying to attach an aftermarket scoop and getting the paint to match and all that is just a royal PITA and it might still not look right. So they're well worth it and they look good, they already have the scoops and are designed for this, also they are about 60 or so pounds lighter than the OEM...
For a really cool look you'll want to order a couple of those hood pins and clips, and remove the OEM springs and hinges and hood latch crap.... This removes even more weight and it is just super cool when you have to work on the engine you simply remove the hood and set it over to the side (carefully), it's light enough you should be able to do that no problem. Or leave the hinges in place so the hood doesn't have to be removed but I'd still get the pins and clips.
Once I get the money together I have considered this type of hood for myself, just not sure because in my case aerodynamics are important and the scoop is going to cut into that...
Anyhow, here's a link:
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/...a00025887.html
You can also check ebay and google or shop around local, but I did some pretty good searching and this was the cheapest best looking one I could find.
I suppose you could check into a carbon fiber hood but they get expensive and for only about 20 more pounds of weight less, they cost right about twice as much as fiberglass...
If you're going to do that I would recommend looking into a fiberglass hood, they're not exactly cheap but consider the trouble you'll go through cutting into a steel hood and trying to attach an aftermarket scoop and getting the paint to match and all that is just a royal PITA and it might still not look right. So they're well worth it and they look good, they already have the scoops and are designed for this, also they are about 60 or so pounds lighter than the OEM...
For a really cool look you'll want to order a couple of those hood pins and clips, and remove the OEM springs and hinges and hood latch crap.... This removes even more weight and it is just super cool when you have to work on the engine you simply remove the hood and set it over to the side (carefully), it's light enough you should be able to do that no problem. Or leave the hinges in place so the hood doesn't have to be removed but I'd still get the pins and clips.
Once I get the money together I have considered this type of hood for myself, just not sure because in my case aerodynamics are important and the scoop is going to cut into that...
Anyhow, here's a link:
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/...a00025887.html
You can also check ebay and google or shop around local, but I did some pretty good searching and this was the cheapest best looking one I could find.
I suppose you could check into a carbon fiber hood but they get expensive and for only about 20 more pounds of weight less, they cost right about twice as much as fiberglass...
EDIT: You do realize that $304.56 is just for the air box kit right? The hood is another $837.54.
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RE: Question for you old dawgs
That a bit out of my $$$ range...think I'll try to go CAI for now...
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Cant really get a round filter UP out of the hood. The throttle body sits just under the lip of the cowl, which makes it impossible to raise an induction system up out of the hood without modification of the cowl. When I put my scoop on I just cut the lip of the cowl to get better flow but I still cant fit anything up out of the hood.