mk2 turbo-scoop question

[RENOFOXX]

Does fitting a scoop make much difference to the running temperature of a mr2 turbo ?? And is there a web site to order them from ?? Thanks

[Mr2_NA]

Toms roof scoop:

I've read that without the special air box it was designed for it can alter the cooling in the bay.

I made my own custom box to compensate so 99% of air in the scoop went to the filter.

I know it was someone who knows a lot more than me.

You can pick replica's up on here and ebay from time to time.

That is all.

Any other scoops I don't have any information on.

[phipck]

the air scoop was originaly designed for the N/A mr2. with the TOM's air box sealed to the underside and housing a cone type filter. it has since been "borrowed" for cosmetic application on any engined mr2.

for the turbo i cant see much benifit regarding air flow, with the sealed box it wouldnt effect air flow cooling the engine bay. Without the sealed box people will argue eitherway as to whether it reduces the cooling properties. I dont believe it would have sufficient enough an effect under normal driving conditions to warrent concern.

for the N/A with the sealed box i have heard it makes a small difference on the torque and smooths the mid range.......this is however only talk as i only know of one person who has had both scoop and air box by TOM's

[1000 PR]

I have one on my car which I am thinking of removing as whilst on one hand it looks hardcore on the other hand it spoils the lines of the car but as I don't have extra engine bay cooling fans, any extra air feed must be a good thing.

[RENOFOXX]

ok !! thanks for your replies.

[dazzz]

I've read the scoop will stall the flow of cool air through the engine bay if not using the proper intake housing.

[Ren0W]

I have one on my car which I am thinking of removing as whilst on one hand it looks hardcore on the other hand it spoils the lines of the car but as I don't have extra engine bay cooling fans, any extra air feed must be a good thing.

Air enters the enginebay from underneath the car. It then goes through the enginebay, and exits from the engine lid.

If you would add the scoop, air will also enter the enginebay from above, which will result in a turbulent flow inside your enginebay, which is something you don't want to create.

(I hope I used the correct English words)

In simple terms:

Loose it

[nikaiyo]

I have one on my car which I am thinking of removing as whilst on one hand it looks hardcore on the other hand it spoils the lines of the car but as I don't have extra engine bay cooling fans, any extra air feed must be a good thing.

Air enters the enginebay from underneath the car. It then goes through the enginebay, and exits from the engine lid.

If you would add the scoop, air will also enter the enginebay from above, which will result in a turbulent flow inside your enginebay, which is something you don't want to create.

(I hope I used the correct English words)

In simple terms:

Loose it

+1

And yeah you used the correct english, way better than mine thats for sure

[red baron]

in that case stick to the underside of the car

[Mr2_NA]

in that case stick to the underside of the car

Or side

[rgb]

all these engine bay temp experts do my head in iv got apexi fc what tells you intake temp and oil temp gauge and know what the water temp is iv had no scoops one scoop and two scoops and it makes no difference at all not up or down you either love them or hate them i think they look hardcore and they make your dump valve sound better mine are now piped up blowing on the turbo does it make a difference who cares two young lads walked past the other day and said nice car mate i love them vents what do i know?

[The legend]

Good post m8 i also had a couple a young people say nice car mate aswell. it's a strange one when they say it i found, because even though you want everytime people to say it , it felt a suprising and i was caught off guard a little , and i was like ; oh ...thanks m8 yeah...thumbs up.

Then driving off i thought she's fooking nice car ive got.

[phipck]

a hint of mr2 syndrome.......the inability to walk away from your car without looking back

[The legend]

a hint of mr2 syndrome.......the inability to walk away from your car without looking back

HA HA HA yeah man i got that big time , actually when i walk away am actually walkin backwards so my eyes are never off it untill i am inside the shop or somethin .... lol