smokin_good

would it fit? someone told me it wouldnt, but i dont understand why i wouldnt.. same body isnt it?

smokin_good

and also its my first car, so im new to that car thing, and its also the first rx7 that me and my friends have toyed around with, so im knew to everything. trying to learn =\

clokker

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Yes, it will fit.
Yes, it will look stupid.

FelixIsGod29X

iTrader: (50)

Yes it will fit
No it wont look stupid.

The lizard/vice grip looks stupid ; )

But seriously. Put your money where it is needed most. Like a FULL tune up or maybe towards some suspension mods.

20Bforme

yes. it will fit...

but whats the point?

GuiltySoul

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yes it will fit and look nice. Like it on my N/A setup ^_^

Spirit-RE

iTrader: (25)

Because it looks better would be my guess.

20Bforme

yes... it would look better... i just dont see the point of putting something on your car that wont really do anything but make the car look like a TII.

but... it is his car... not mine.

BurntOrangeT2

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pointless thread is pointless.

eage8

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if he's replacing a steel NA hood with an aluminum TII hood it makes sense

jjwalker

It would be better to get a hood with vents to help cool the engine bay and not direct all engine airflow underneath the car. Having a hood scoop on an NA is counter intuitive as it serves no purpose and will reduce the aerodynamics of the car, not to mention make the engine compartment hotter.

Evil Aviator

The aerodynamics and cooling difference would be insignificant for a street car. The only problem on a street car is that water, leaves, and other debris tends to come through the scoop and corrode the under-hood components. Unfortunately, the commercially-produced scoop blocks on the market are hugely overpriced.

eage8

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I've heard pool noodles work well

brian_skotch

iTrader: (6)

I have a turbo hood on my NA. why?? because it was just sitting in my garage. It DOES look better, and it's a whole lot lighter than the NA steely.

RCFC89

If nothing is allowing outside air into the engine bay to help with cooling and making your car lighther then I guess your right.
For me its simply because it looks way nicer then my factory hood. And the fact that it ways half as much is just icing on the cake.

Spirit-RE

iTrader: (25)

Yes.

Although...
Wonder why most turbo II guys leave that hood on once they go to a fmic? Surely its more functional to throw an aluminum n/a hood on it? Oh because the TII hood looks nice lol



No. You're wrong...





But I put a TII hood on my vert. Yeah I'll be running a tmic next year, but I put the hood on mainly because imo it looks better/meaner. Everyone has different preferences, who cares lol? Do what you want. Your not going to overheat your motor to death by having a hood scoop...

JustJeff

iTrader: (13)

LOL common sense and car ownership don't go hand in hand.

I love the futility of taking a functional hood off it's given application. Using it as a "show before go piece" and then modifying it to restrict the reason it was made in the first place because of negative side effects from the scoop being used outside it's design intent.

Maybe the person who told him it wouldn't fit was trying to save him from starting down the ricer path? Hopefully the new owner will put that money towards making the car either more reliable or faster.

Spirit-RE

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You are aware that mazda made aluminum n/a hoods, right?


And... some steel turbo hoods. Thus, making your statement generally wrong.

Roto_Racing

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worry about the cars running condition first then go on to putting tints scoops neon a bangin sub a drift charm jdm stickers aftermarket stickers cromed kobe's a lift kit a glass paintjob hid lights led lights interior lights
omg i forgot monitors in the headlights

Ryan123

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I know my stock 91 vert has a AL hood.

A TII hood will not help with cooling; a vented hood will help significantly if the car has a V-mount, allowing the air to completely leave the car.

RX8ME

as everyone said.. yes it will fit but thats POSER!!

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

Aluminum N/A Convertible hood, best of both worlds : )

smokin_good

im not going for a poser look, my hoods all dicked up and is all dented around the corners, just thinking if it would make more sense to get the other hood rather then the same lol

Roto_Racing

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saying poser is poser
hell do what you want its your car
i would go with aluminum though my hood has fallen on me twice i have the scar to show it

smokin_good

thanks for the advice everyone.. ill prob just be sticking to the same hood but new