Can anyone tell me what's the use of a hood scoop?
Does it come from the factory or is it an aftermarket part?
I thought at first that only turbos got it but this car on ebay has one too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=599885396

 

Where?

I didn't see a hood scoop?

I supose if you put a turbohood with scoop on a non turbo, you might cooldown the engine more.(?)

 

Oh no no! I got confused I meant the thing that is connected to the air box thingy.
Oops!

 

Yes, only the turbo models came with a hood scoop, and also I dont see a scoop on that car in the link, so.. And the hood scoop on the turbo models leads to the intercooler to cool the turbo boost, so thats its function. Alot of people put the turbo hoods on non-turbo cars, its just for looks, no real purpose.

 

Sorry I meant this:



My car doesn't have one, is that normal? All the n'as on ebay seems to have it.

 

Oh I see, yea all of 'em came with that, yours should have it too.

 

Uh oh mine doesn't have one, does it thing bring air to the air filter box?



Will my car be ok without one?
Thanks!

 

Eh, it's kinda like a fresh air intake, you should find one, maybe in a junkyard or something... cant be too expensive -even from the dealer.

 

im sure everyone on this list has a spare one too..you'd be better off taking off the airbox and putting on an aftermarket filter. such as an HKS, K&N, or AEM. They make it easier for the car to breathe.

 

I got one I'll sell for 20 bucks plus shipping