Subaru hood scoops direct cool air onto the intercooler. They're actually functional.Is that a workable hood scoop paired with a snorkel?
Subaru hood scoops direct cool air onto the intercooler. They're actually functional.
Ok, fair enough. I should have said "Subaru hood scoops direct cool air onto the intercooler in turbo models."Only on the turbo models. Many of the models such as the older outback’s had hood scoops but no turbo or intercooler, so the hood scoop is blocked off with a metal barrier.
Ok, fair enough. I should have said "Subaru hood scoops direct cool air onto the intercooler in turbo models."
Only on the turbo models. Many of the models such as the older outback’s had hood scoops but no turbo or intercooler, so the hood scoop is blocked off with a metal barrier.
Careful. Here's what's sitting under the scoop of my Legacy GT.I just meant to say that most of the guys running around with hood scoops (unless they are WRX models in most cases) aren’t even functional.
Careful. Here's what's sitting under the scoop of my Legacy GT.
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The Outback XT had the same engine, as did the Forester XT. It's not a WRX, but it's the same motor with a different turbo and some other changes around it.
So, yeah, Subaru did ship some NA models with hood scoops in some model years, but there are also plenty of turbo Subarus that aren't WRX/STI models.
this comment, i wanted to hit "like" but "dislike" seemed a better option.I get the lights for a rallycross look... Not sure about the snorkel
LOVE IT !!! someone with a brain !!!!! altho the Subi hood scoop cooled the turbo intercooler. But still, great observation.Is that a workable hood scoop paired with a snorkel?
If the hood scoop is functional.. what good is the snorkel if water will just flow in thru the scoop?
However, there are lots of electronics and wiring in the engine bay that will be very unhappy under water. So you're still screwed.The intercooler is sealed, so water exposure through the scoop is fine. The snorkel would feed the air flow that would go through the intercooler, the scoop simply guides air through effectively a radiator (aka heat exchanger).
However, there are lots of electronics and wiring in the engine bay that will be very unhappy under water. So you're still screwed.