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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Hood scoop

Where can I get a scoop like this?

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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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I'm sure JCwhitney.com might have some very similar.
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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Looks a little like the WRX scoop I'll be putting on soon.

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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Where can I get a scoop like this?


this car has been appearing alot lately .... could this replace that dreaded purple angel of death?... only time can tell
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Looks like something I would produce one bored afternoon with a gallon of bondo.

Besides, what the hell good would it do, anyway? The carb on a rotary is offset to the passenger side...
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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looks like there is a radiator of sometype behind it
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 03:23 AM
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Originally posted by timmya2
this car has been appearing alot lately .... could this replace that dreaded purple angel of death?... only time can tell
Yea, but this car aint a ****** eyesore.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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looks like there is a radiator of sometype behind it
Top mount intercooler.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 06:27 AM
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urgh yuck.
It 's from the state of South Australia, hence the SA on the rego plate. Likely its just a little generic model some local company makes.
I trust the pic was from a Magazine article somewhere - if you can find a name of the kit supplier I might be able to find a mail address or something. Or maybe a reference for the article? Fast4s magazine?
Otherwise try NOPI or the like.

Its hard to tell but it seems a fair way back and not that large for a top mount IC duct.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by QuagmireMan
looks like there is a radiator of sometype behind it
How can you tell there's a radiator behind it? The gap in the scoop is like an inch tall...

Remember kids:
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by Rex4Life
Looks a little like the WRX scoop I'll be putting on soon.

Remember kids, don't jump to conclusions.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Jumping to Conclusions?

Well all I can say is I know I'll need a scoop for this TII engine. Call that jumping to conclusions if you want.

The only other contender was the glass on unit by CP racing--the way I figured it that would set me back a good $400, probably more--scoop, glassing, professional paint job. Yea it looks better and more like a TII but I just couldn't swing it.

I got the WRX one for $70 and it will be a cut and bolt on affair. Should look descent and do the intercooling job. An I can handle painting it with a few cans of good spray paint and clear coat.

Yea the FMIC is better option but again cost and I have no way to run the tubes to the front--not with p/s and a/c--neither of which I'll give up.

So for me this is the best option.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by O 16581 72452 5
Remember kids, don't jump to conclusions.
And exactly what does that have to do with the RX7 picture?

Oh yeah, nothing.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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When he stated the radiator (intercooler) comment, the guy was talking about the picture of the silver WRX...

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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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calm down children
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by timmya2
this car has been appearing alot lately .... could this replace that dreaded purple angel of death?... only time can tell
I'm suprised this car isn't more popular. When I first started researching rx-7's a year or two ago, this was one of the first ones I really liked.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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IMO it's too curvy and doesn't suit the fb well at all, But it's u'r car so do it if u want 2.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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It was a good effort..
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Originally posted by Gregs
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Hey I invented a game, maybe youd like it. It's called "Jump" to conclusions.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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I can't find any "Jump to Conclusions mat" pictures, and therefore can't make fun of myself. I think I've done a good job making an asshat out of myself, so you guys will have to make do with that

There's a reason for the fancy quote script...
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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Here's a sneak preview.

Needs to be painted and flush mounted--ehh--better if I get the TII engine in first.

p.s. I had to reduce image quality to reduce the size so the forum would accept it--drag.
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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Re: Jumping to Conclusions?

Originally posted by Rex4Life
Yea the FMIC is better option but again cost and I have no way to run the tubes to the front--not with p/s and a/c--neither of which I'll give up.
I have a huge front-mounted IC with 3" pipes to the intake. I did not give up my power steering or my A/C.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:27 AM
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Re: Re: Jumping to Conclusions?

Originally posted by Directfreak
I have a huge front-mounted IC with 3" pipes to the intake. I did not give up my power steering or my A/C.
yup.. nothing in the way. you can keep your power steering and ac with a front mount... pls a front mount looks cooler lol. not to mention the better performance.

also if you dont have the money to get a big intercooler just take off the mettal shroud on the stock TII intercooler and front mount that. you can always change the pipes later for a bigger intercooler.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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AC and Power steering is for the weak!
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by Directfreak
I have a huge front-mounted IC with 3" pipes to the intake. I did not give up my power steering or my A/C.
Could you PM me with some pics. I looked all over for some of your pics and last I saw you were waiting for a tuner. I did see the one with it mounted from the front but I'm more interested in running lines within the engine compartment.

And faye x7, the car came with it all so you'll have to get over it. I used to live up there by you--so yea YOU could live without AC-- but I don't think you would like it down here in south Texas. But when that p/s unit fails, in goes the CP racing rack and pinion mod.
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