Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: BradMph on March 06, 2017, 11:51:05 PM
Post by: BradMph on March 06, 2017, 11:51:05 PM
Hi,
On the turbo Coupe model hoods, what does ford have in place to stop the water from rain or whatever from entering through the scoop holes. A picture would be great, so I could duplicate it onto my hood.
On the turbo Coupe model hoods, what does ford have in place to stop the water from rain or whatever from entering through the scoop holes. A picture would be great, so I could duplicate it onto my hood.
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: vinnietbird on March 07, 2017, 07:11:50 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on March 07, 2017, 07:11:50 AM
They don't have anything to block water. When I used the TC hood on my V-8 car, I used to fab my own baffles that blocked the scoops. Bolt in style so no mods had to be done, but the ducting was removed from the bottom of the hood in order to work on a V-8 car.
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on March 07, 2017, 09:22:50 AM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on March 07, 2017, 09:22:50 AM
There's a large plastic duct and boot that directed airflow(and water if raining) into the intercooler...
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: Loaded87IROC on March 07, 2017, 01:23:23 PM
Post by: Loaded87IROC on March 07, 2017, 01:23:23 PM
As mentioned, the scoops go to the intercooler, not the intake so blocking the water is not necessary.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/86%20Cougar/20170307_131644_zpsk22kiogq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Loaded87IROC/media/86%20Cougar/20170307_131644_zpsk22kiogq.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/86%20Cougar/20170307_131644_zpsk22kiogq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Loaded87IROC/media/86%20Cougar/20170307_131644_zpsk22kiogq.jpg.html)
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: BradMph on March 11, 2017, 07:24:12 PM
Post by: BradMph on March 11, 2017, 07:24:12 PM
Wow, Kind of think that allowing water to go to the intercooler wouldn't be so great since water could cause so many issues with rust and deterioration, Etc. But, in the picture above I can see the duct work is quite large and I imagine has drainage of some sort to remove moisture.
I installed a pair, but I moved them towards the center of the car more, instead of being closer to the front. I guess I will fab something to block them off in the winter time and open them up in the spring and summer for ventilation. Thanks Guys.
I installed a pair, but I moved them towards the center of the car more, instead of being closer to the front. I guess I will fab something to block them off in the winter time and open them up in the spring and summer for ventilation. Thanks Guys.
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: My10-80 on March 11, 2017, 09:49:41 PM
Post by: My10-80 on March 11, 2017, 09:49:41 PM
Interesting change
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: V8Demon on March 14, 2017, 01:12:58 PM
Post by: V8Demon on March 14, 2017, 01:12:58 PM
Never blocked mine. Always made sure to have the distributor boot Installed. It's never been an issue....
Title: Turbo hood scoop water block
Post by: Haystack on March 14, 2017, 05:26:11 PM
Post by: Haystack on March 14, 2017, 05:26:11 PM
It's not like the engine bay is waterproof.