T/A scoop
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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Wow, this typically open minded forum is disappointing me. ITS YOUR CAR, DO WHAT YOU WANT! However, those scoops are meant to face the rear and IMO look funny facing any other way. Go with the conventional T/A method. I seem to remember a similar thread so it might do you well to do a search too. I think I was even in that last thread, I said something to the effect that I think the shape of the shaker is a lot like the shape of a 'vette hood so I think it lends itself well to it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: High Desert California
The T/A scoop was made to stay attached to the air cleaner and seal under the hood. It was not designed to be a "Ram Air" scoop.
It was designed to pull air in from the base of the windshield where there is high pressure. It will not work very well as a Pro Stock scoop.
If you're after more air, cut a hole in the hood and put a Hilborn scoop on the engine or a fiberglass pro stock scoop on the hood.
For that matter, put a 1973-75 cowl induction hood on it.
Just don't bastardize it with a Pontiac factory part.
My $0.02
cc
It was designed to pull air in from the base of the windshield where there is high pressure. It will not work very well as a Pro Stock scoop.
If you're after more air, cut a hole in the hood and put a Hilborn scoop on the engine or a fiberglass pro stock scoop on the hood.
For that matter, put a 1973-75 cowl induction hood on it.
Just don't bastardize it with a Pontiac factory part.
My $0.02
cc
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2007
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Wow, this typically open minded forum is disappointing me. ITS YOUR CAR, DO WHAT YOU WANT! However, those scoops are meant to face the rear and IMO look funny facing any other way. Go with the conventional T/A method. I seem to remember a similar thread so it might do you well to do a search too. I think I was even in that last thread, I said something to the effect that I think the shape of the shaker is a lot like the shape of a 'vette hood so I think it lends itself well to it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 841
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From: High Desert California
Much oblige sir. That's all I was interested in when I started this thread and wasn't expecting to be bashed. I might not even do it, I just wanted honest opinions. Thank you.
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Melting Slicks
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From: dayton oh
Here's another ?
Even if you graft in the TA scoop, will it give you the clearance you're looking for.
It would be shame to put the time/effort into making this work just to find out you didn't really gain anything. (ie air cleaner wont fit inside scoop)
You could also consider a "hi rise twin turbo hood" or a "hi rise original" version with 2" more cowel.
just sayin'.....................
It would be shame to put the time/effort into making this work just to find out you didn't really gain anything. (ie air cleaner wont fit inside scoop)
You could also consider a "hi rise twin turbo hood" or a "hi rise original" version with 2" more cowel.
just sayin'.....................
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 841
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From: High Desert California
Even if you graft in the TA scoop, will it give you the clearance you're looking for.
It would be shame to put the time/effort into making this work just to find out you didn't really gain anything. (ie air cleaner wont fit inside scoop)
You could also consider a "hi rise twin turbo hood" or a "hi rise original" version with 2" more cowel.
just sayin'.....................
It would be shame to put the time/effort into making this work just to find out you didn't really gain anything. (ie air cleaner wont fit inside scoop)
You could also consider a "hi rise twin turbo hood" or a "hi rise original" version with 2" more cowel.
just sayin'.....................
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 389
Likes: 2
From: Austin Tx
The T/A scoop was made to stay attached to the air cleaner and seal under the hood. It was not designed to be a "Ram Air" scoop.
It was designed to pull air in from the base of the windshield where there is high pressure. It will not work very well as a Pro Stock scoop.
If you're after more air, cut a hole in the hood and put a Hilborn scoop on the engine or a fiberglass pro stock scoop on the hood.
For that matter, put a 1973-75 cowl induction hood on it.
Just don't bastardize it with a Pontiac factory part.
My $0.02
cc
It was designed to pull air in from the base of the windshield where there is high pressure. It will not work very well as a Pro Stock scoop.
If you're after more air, cut a hole in the hood and put a Hilborn scoop on the engine or a fiberglass pro stock scoop on the hood.
For that matter, put a 1973-75 cowl induction hood on it.
Just don't bastardize it with a Pontiac factory part.
My $0.02
cc
If you're going after a scoop, the Hilborn is hard to beat for the vettes styling. 
Racer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 369
Likes: 1
From: Finland
Go for it! I think it can look good if done right. I would install it the opening facing back like it was on the T/A's.
I saw one installed on a chrome bumper Vette at a local cruise night:
I saw one installed on a chrome bumper Vette at a local cruise night:
Last edited by Tomi72; May 23, 2009 at 02:40 AM.