Hood scoopes

Jeff Lee · 09-10-2010, 01:15 AM

On my '70 AMX D/S 124-125 MPH car with factory sealed ram-air I taped the scoops shut once. I couldn't document any ET difference and the MPH was maybe .1 better with the scoops functioning. Admittedly the scoop on this car is not really high enough to be a real advantage but that's my experience.
What is good about a scoop is the extra carb clearance you may get, which in itself can be an advantage to some cars.

09-10-2010, 01:15 AM	#24
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hood scoopes On my '70 AMX D/S 124-125 MPH car with factory sealed ram-air I taped the scoops shut once. I couldn't document any ET difference and the MPH was maybe .1 better with the scoops functioning. Admittedly the scoop on this car is not really high enough to be a real advantage but that's my experience. What is good about a scoop is the extra carb clearance you may get, which in itself can be an advantage to some cars. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX