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11-12-2007, 11:29 AM
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1993 YJ Wrangler
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Hood scoops worth the money?
Didn't find much in the search that would answer my questions...
How many of you run hood scoops or something close? See any noticable difference in how well your heater/vents work? And if you do run them, do you have yours facing forwards or backwards (as 4WD.com suggests)? Thanks! 
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11-12-2007, 11:32 AM
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Why am I here?
 
1987 YJ Wrangler
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Good question.
I would like to know as well. |
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11-12-2007, 11:33 AM
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Got my eye on you.....
 
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Had one on my 90 YJ and it worked a bit better facing backward. Facing forward it would suck in snow etc. Didn't notice a big difference in temp of heat BUT, I did have alot more air come in. Also, prolly due to the lack of snow and ice in the vent.
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11-12-2007, 11:38 AM
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1990 YJ Wrangler
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Yeah, I have mine facing towards the windshield, tons more airflow while moving.
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11-12-2007, 11:40 AM
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1991 YJ Wrangler
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You could almost make your own using a heat vent cover, one of those ones for directing air flow. I'm not sure if they're quite the right size though.
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11-12-2007, 11:46 AM
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I have some money left on a Q-Tec GC that I'm looking at getting rid of quickly, so money's not a concern for this. Good responses, keep 'em coming!!!
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I got a Jeep, it's lifted and it's got crap bolted to it. Color by Rattle-Can. LO Jeep Club #111 [and not proud of it] Red Jeep Club #MC399 |
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11-12-2007, 12:10 PM
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1993 YJ Wrangler
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I run one backwards as well. Lots of air, and it keeps the water out of my lap.
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11-12-2007, 12:22 PM
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1995 YJ Wrangler
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where would one get one of these?
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11-12-2007, 12:24 PM
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Got my eye on you.....
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http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05
Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08 |
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11-12-2007, 12:41 PM
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1995 YJ Wrangler
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just saw it, so i would turn it around backwards? anyone paint their's or did they just keep it same color?
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11-12-2007, 12:44 PM
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Got my eye on you.....
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Have seen them painted. All you do is turn it around.
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http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05
Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08 |
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11-12-2007, 12:45 PM
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1993 YJ Wrangler
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I got a Jeep, it's lifted and it's got crap bolted to it. Color by Rattle-Can. LO Jeep Club #111 [and not proud of it] Red Jeep Club #MC399 |
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11-12-2007, 12:56 PM
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1999 TJ Wrangler
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all the holes match up if you run it backwards. You get alot more air flow a speed with it facing backwards, and you dont have the water and stuff comming in.
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11-12-2007, 01:13 PM
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1995 YJ Wrangler
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word, i am on it this week. I am growing tired of water in my floor mats everytime it rains!
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11-12-2007, 04:39 PM
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1991 YJ Wrangler
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Open your hood and look just to the left of the engine on the fire wall. You'll see a black rubber hose connected to the firewall. Its about a 2 inch hose about 18 inches long just hanging down. Take it off clean it out and re-install, Dry feet for awhile! This is the air box drain that you are talking about putting the hood scoop over and it clogs with leaves and crap. When it clogs you get wet carpets. The scoop mounted with opening towards windshield is great. Huge increase in airflow. |
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