How much does a hood scoop actually help?
I agree with Threewood. A hood scoop works best if it is sealed.
In the Book "We were the Ramchargers". Tom Hoover stated that the Max Wedge and Hemi cars (64 & 65 not sealed back then) The hood scoops showed no performance advantage.BUT they did help cool the engine compartment.
Also cool air duct direct to the air filter housing has shown gains. For me as much as 4 tenths better than without.(Your improvements may vary) This setup cost a whole $10. Not pretty but it works.
I agree with Threewood. A hood scoop works best if it is sealed.
In the Book "We were the Ramchargers". Tom Hoover stated that the Max Wedge and Hemi cars (64 & 65 not sealed back then) The hood scoops showed no performance advantage.BUT they did help cool the engine compartment.
Also cool air duct direct to the air filter housing has shown gains. For me as much as 4 tenths better than without.(Your improvements may vary) This setup cost a whole $10. Not pretty but it works.
