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Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/24/2007 9:23:32 AM    Texas Crewd   Posts: 37 Joined: 8/18/2007 Status: offline Hello Gents, I'm still building a work sheet for mods. I was looking at aftermarket hood and scoops and it got me thinking. Why not place a scoop (centered) and place a filter directly in front of the throttle body. It looks like there is enough room. Mount the scoop and remove some hood metal and make a box for a drop in filter with a good seal to the hood. Then put the battery where the current air filter box is and create enough room in the trunk for a fullsize spare. Then an exhaust upgrade. What do you guys think about the intake idea? Garry _____________________________ Mine: 04.5 3500 QC Slt 4x4 DRW 6spd white w/ ranchhands front and rear Hers: 07 Charger RT, R&T package, black on black Ours: 73 CJ 5 V8 4spd,D44 front, D44 floater rear, 10k MM, ARBs front/rear, 6 point cage on 35x15 swampers 4:88 gears. Post #: 1

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/24/2007 9:57:34 AM    IXLR8   Posts: 376 Joined: 12/27/2005 From: Katy, TX Status: offline I got one word for you, HYDROLOCK.  Anyone that modifies the air intake system must take into account torrential rainstorms.  It is VERY DIFFICULT to design an adequate hood scoop/ram-air/CAI that can withstand a torrential rainstorm and not allow water into the engine.  That would not be covered under warranty. I recommend that you research how manufacturers have allowed for it in other designs, like the ram-air firebirds.  Most of these home designed modifications are for fair weather days only.  Of course I live in Houston which may get heavier rainstorms than someone in say... Nevada, but I guarantee that  the last place you want to break down/destroy an engine, is during a heavy downpour... The repair would probably consist of bent or broken rods, and or valves. I am not against tinkering, but you spent a LOT of money on the car, and Daimler spent probably hundreds of millions of dollars designing and optimizing your car.  Do you really think modifying the intake is worth endangering your car and possibly your life? Of course you may be a better Engineer than Daimler had, and if you are, then I retract the above blabbing... <slaps self> I'll get off my soapbox now... _____________________________ I feel a need... a need for SPEED !! GMG Daytona Only insecure people list mods... (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 2

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/24/2007 3:26:54 PM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline Their out there, look at RAMAirHood or roll your own if your talented w/fiberglass. (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 3

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/24/2007 6:24:17 PM    74scamp   Posts: 1240 Joined: 1/25/2006 From: Los Lunas, ,NM Status: offline And, it would probably take a fair amount of speed to be able to take advantage of any "ram air" effect, if you could really get much at all.  The main advantage, and Mango will correct me here, is to be able to draw in "cool" air rather than the hotter air from under the hood - even with a CAI. dave _____________________________ (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 4

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/24/2007 10:23:46 PM    Texas Crewd   Posts: 37 Joined: 8/18/2007 Status: offline I actually got the idea looking at the Challenger. Look at the pic infront of the throttle body. http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/gallery/ IXLR, You might be picturing a couple of good ole boys drinking beer and breaking out the sawsall. I assure you that's not the case. The last thing I want to do is grenade my car.  What I would like to do is let the Hemi breath some nice cool air. I've looked at the shaker kit as well. I  really like the scooped hood better. I was thinking (which is sometimes dangerous) that a direct intake draw would be ideal. I checked dealer cost on a SRT hood at $1900 I think I'll pass. Mango, what make is your hood? Does it draw air over to the box? Thanks, Garry  _____________________________ Mine: 04.5 3500 QC Slt 4x4 DRW 6spd white w/ ranchhands front and rear Hers: 07 Charger RT, R&T package, black on black Ours: 73 CJ 5 V8 4spd,D44 front, D44 floater rear, 10k MM, ARBs front/rear, 6 point cage on 35x15 swampers 4:88 gears. (in reply to 74scamp) Post #: 5

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/25/2007 4:34:12 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline 65standard, a bro from our sister Magnum section, has created a scoop like your describing. Mine and several others on the forum have the RAMAir Hood and it does vent to the OEM CAI or they have a stage II that vents to their intake which is more like what you described.  Dave is correct the only advantage you really get is drawing cooler air from outside the engine compartment. There are other manufactures as well.  The SRT8 hood doesn't vent to the intake it vents over the headers for cooling. (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 6

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/25/2007 3:12:34 PM    Texas Crewd   Posts: 37 Joined: 8/18/2007 Status: offline Thanks Mango, This is close to what I was thinking https://www.ramairhood.com/store/ProdImages/charger%20hood%20underside%20II.jpg that's a sharp looking functional hood. I run 80-85 all day long so I;m thinking this may be the ticket. Garry _____________________________ Mine: 04.5 3500 QC Slt 4x4 DRW 6spd white w/ ranchhands front and rear Hers: 07 Charger RT, R&T package, black on black Ours: 73 CJ 5 V8 4spd,D44 front, D44 floater rear, 10k MM, ARBs front/rear, 6 point cage on 35x15 swampers 4:88 gears. (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 7

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/25/2007 3:28:20 PM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline Yes, that's what I'm talking about... RAMAIRHood (just add the www & com for their web site). Here's a pic of mine. Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 8

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/25/2007 3:42:35 PM    74scamp   Posts: 1240 Joined: 1/25/2006 From: Los Lunas, ,NM Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: MangoInTX Yes, that's what I'm talking about... RAMAIRHood (just add the www & com for their web site). Here's a pic of mine. Thumbnail Image Such a beautiful car!!! dave _____________________________ (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 9

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/25/2007 5:07:09 PM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline Jezz Dave, you made my car blush  I get a kick out of seeing another Chargers on the road, which happens more often now, the body lines of the car just make it stand out from others. (in reply to 74scamp) Post #: 10

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/26/2007 8:34:51 AM    Texas Crewd   Posts: 37 Joined: 8/18/2007 Status: offline Now that's what I'm talking about Mango. What is the veiw from inside? Is there a gap at the back in the line of vision from the scoop? Also you have the hoodpins did you get any hood play with out them? One more question. Did you get it painted or order it that way?  Thanks, Garry < Message edited by Texas Crewd -- 10/26/2007 8:45:11 AM > _____________________________ Mine: 04.5 3500 QC Slt 4x4 DRW 6spd white w/ ranchhands front and rear Hers: 07 Charger RT, R&T package, black on black Ours: 73 CJ 5 V8 4spd,D44 front, D44 floater rear, 10k MM, ARBs front/rear, 6 point cage on 35x15 swampers 4:88 gears. (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 11

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 10/26/2007 10:34:59 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline I'll try to answer that... The view from inside, well you can see the hood LOL j/k... The scoop is raised so of course it cuts a little of the vision down, not bad, it takes a little time to adjust to it. I'll get a pic from inside and post it up so you can see. Not sure about this question but will think about it "the gap...in the line of vison from the scoop" There is no play with them out... well I take that back it does bucket up/down a little at high speeds. The hood was ordered painted and the match was very good. (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 12

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 11/6/2007 12:26:38 PM    Texas Crewd   Posts: 37 Joined: 8/18/2007 Status: offline Mango, What kind of gap do you see when looking at the top of the hood were the wipers are? I hope that explains it right. Is there a gap in the hood to wear you can see the engine or does it sit pretty tight? Thanks, Garry _____________________________ Mine: 04.5 3500 QC Slt 4x4 DRW 6spd white w/ ranchhands front and rear Hers: 07 Charger RT, R&T package, black on black Ours: 73 CJ 5 V8 4spd,D44 front, D44 floater rear, 10k MM, ARBs front/rear, 6 point cage on 35x15 swampers 4:88 gears. (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 13

RE: Cold air intake hood scoop - 11/6/2007 1:17:21 PM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline Oh no, can't see the engine.  It sits tight just like the OEM hood. (in reply to Texas Crewd) Post #: 14

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