Reverse bonnet scoops.....do they actually work?
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Reverse bonnet scoops.....do they actually work?
I've looked at fitting a reverse bonnet scoop to my Type R for some time as they claim to reduce under bonnet temps but has anyone actually done any back to back tests to prove this.
The traditional bonnet scoop gives the Subaru it's iconic shape and the car is less without it IMO but worth considering if they actually work.
Surely the OEM scoop while is not letting heat out it must drag heat under the car as it passes through the space where a top mount would have sat.
I'd be interested to know if anyone has any theories on it or are we looking at a styling accessory at best.
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The traditional bonnet scoop gives the Subaru it's iconic shape and the car is less without it IMO but worth considering if they actually work.
Surely the OEM scoop while is not letting heat out it must drag heat under the car as it passes through the space where a top mount would have sat.
I'd be interested to know if anyone has any theories on it or are we looking at a styling accessory at best.
Thanks
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Yes indeed, the only one I'd of ever considered is an RCM item as some of the others are hideous to say the least.
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Jeff, just stating that perhaps not all reverse scoops are the same, and there is nothing to stop an RCM one being fitted to a road car. On a high powered car there is also another reason to go reverse scoop & that is bonnet lift due to the scoop acting like a wing & generating lift. On a road car not running excessive power then I'm sure you are right & I know Harvey did a lot of research into this & favoured the standard Scoop for it's ability to pull hot air down past the gear box & away from the engine. However a 6 speed box greatly reduces this cooling ability due to the extra size. As explained to me by the great man himself.
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Had fitted now for 2 years, no problems at all. This is road use only throughout the year. In fact Big-Fud had one fitted and his Syvecs logged lower act temps once the reverse scoop was fitted. IMO there are pluses and minuses to both scoops, and at the end of the day, so long as your front mount ic, either will do the job. Its just down to your personal taste..
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Had fitted now for 2 years, no problems at all. This is road use only throughout the year. In fact Big-Fud had one fitted and his Syvecs logged lower act temps once the reverse scoop was fitted. IMO there are pluses and minuses to both scoops, and at the end of the day, so long as your front mount ic, either will do the job. Its just down to your personal taste..
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I reckon there's a lot that can be done with paneling etc in the bay to improve aerodynamics within the engine bay.
Reading Simon mc beaths recent articles in trackdriver (free subscription) might be a good idea (coupled with his race car aerodynamics book). The reverse scoop probably works to a degree, but things can probably be done much better.
Reading Simon mc beaths recent articles in trackdriver (free subscription) might be a good idea (coupled with his race car aerodynamics book). The reverse scoop probably works to a degree, but things can probably be done much better.
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