agro1 said:
That's alright. Agro is allowed to have an opion and it's good too. What Agro does is bring another thought to the table and it encourages people to solidify their arguments and opinions, it's called "Critical Thinking".
Hood Scoop?
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That's alright. Agro is allowed to have an opion and it's good too. What Agro does is bring another thought to the table and it encourages people to solidify their arguments and opinions, it's called "Critical Thinking".
I think if done well it could look sharp. On the other hand I dont really want you to care what I think. If you like it and think it will add something/anything to your vehicle go for it. there will always be detractors because peoples views and ideas are all different.
This is the same type of argument that is between JDM purists and ppl that like to "rice" out their vehicles. Everybody has their own opinions on what looks better.
So you better pick a side now cause we're going to war if you'd want a hood scoop over a snorkel!!!
So you better pick a side now cause we're going to war if you'd want a hood scoop over a snorkel!!!
How about the little cuts made in sheet metal over a large area like they used to do... I know they have a name, but can't think of it... Popular on Trucks in the 80's
agro1 said:
Is mine the only one?
I wouldn't want a hood scoop, mabe a reverse one of the Bowler, but i sure would like to get some air flow down that tunnel if you guys figure something out. I think my leg will combust on the way to MAR.
No,
Agro is simply being argumenitive. Depending on where you live, and how you drive, heat can be a problem with any motor. Venting heat can also prolong the life of other componants in the engine bay.
I do like that bonnet fan that was posted. I might get one if I can. I was planning on venting my hood anyway, and that seems like it could work well. Depends how well insulated it is from the elements.
I personally have been more interested in vents in back and rearward facing slots behind the radiator. Or just one big one with steel mesh in it. Not trying to hijack, just contributing.
Cheers,
Kennith
Agro is simply being argumenitive. Depending on where you live, and how you drive, heat can be a problem with any motor. Venting heat can also prolong the life of other componants in the engine bay.
I do like that bonnet fan that was posted. I might get one if I can. I was planning on venting my hood anyway, and that seems like it could work well. Depends how well insulated it is from the elements.
I personally have been more interested in vents in back and rearward facing slots behind the radiator. Or just one big one with steel mesh in it. Not trying to hijack, just contributing.
Cheers,
Kennith
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The guys who stuff big engines in MG's usually put vents toward the rear of the engine compartment in the fender wells. On a Rover, the problem might be that the engine compartment might fill with water much faster with additional vents.
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kennith said:
Right - and exactly where was I being argumentative ? Becasue I disagreed and said it'd look like shit and was not necessary for any stock Rover motor ? Just becasue I express myself, quite strongly sometimes, does not mean I'm looking for someone to argue with. And furthermore, HE ASKED, or did you forget that part ? Sheesh...
although the RR Sport does have the air louvers to increase flow through the engine compartment.
Jaime
This has been done before. Search the 2001 archives. Someone fitted hood Vents from a renault or something. Looked good, and helped airflow.
Sinuhe, I believe you're referring to louvers, such as found on motor vehicles since there were motor vehicles. You can make a wooden form, then hammer the sheet-metal into place to make such, as you would doing a Lotus 7 or some such.....
Not a scoop, but several years ago the "in" thing seemed to be to drill a row of holes along the lower edge of the hood back near where it meets the firewall, for allowing heat escape. One day I would think it looked okay on a Rover, then the next, I thought it looked like crap.... I think, if you had a brightly colored Rover and were striving for a competition look, it'd be okay, but I don't think it is an appropriate look for a normal-looking stock(ish) truck.
FWIW....
-L
Not a scoop, but several years ago the "in" thing seemed to be to drill a row of holes along the lower edge of the hood back near where it meets the firewall, for allowing heat escape. One day I would think it looked okay on a Rover, then the next, I thought it looked like crap.... I think, if you had a brightly colored Rover and were striving for a competition look, it'd be okay, but I don't think it is an appropriate look for a normal-looking stock(ish) truck.
FWIW....
-L
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Blueboy said:
Yeah, and it also has like 16 CV's...and it needs the added airflow.
This discussion is not about the newest hotness on the road (which I still think is a POS), but about a 2000 Disco. That's what I was referring to, pre-Ford LR's...sorry, I just don't consider the new stuff worthy of the LR marque. Call me crazy...
Agro,
You were arguing when you said LR motors don't generate enough heat to warrant extra venting.
They can, and do, in certain situations. Every motor does, and you know that. That's being argumenitive.
Cheers,
Kennith
You were arguing when you said LR motors don't generate enough heat to warrant extra venting.
They can, and do, in certain situations. Every motor does, and you know that. That's being argumenitive.
Cheers,
Kennith
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kennith said:
No, I don't know that. You want to agrue ? Lets look at these "certain situations" that you refer to...
Would one of those situations be extreme ambient heat or humidity ?? Say for instance, in the Middle East or the Saudi/Gulf States ??
I seem to remember Land Rover Special Vehicles limited production run of the 2002 Discovery Series II Kalahari.
Dont' see any hood scoops there...and I think the guys at Land Rover Special Vehicles know what they're doing.
Or how about wheeling in North Africa:
Dont' see any hood scoops there, either...and from what I understand it gets pretty hot in the desert...
Or maybe one of those "certain situations" you were referring to was wheeling in Mozambique; I hear it gets pretty hot there, too.
And yet again, no hood scoops. So please, tell me what "certain situation" would require a stock Land Rover to be fitted with a hood scoop ?
agro1 said:
Mabey because, they hadn't thought of one. You can't solidly say that they thought about one in the first place