Dart 340 twin hood scoops
- Thread starter Tom R
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Twisters Yes
340's, no. Lots of them got scoops installed at the dealership level.
NHRA probably allows them on any 71-72 car because the twisters got the scoops. Are they correct, nope. I'd like to find a 71-72 340 Duster with an original fender tag or broadcast sheet that has J54 on it. Never seen one. Seen plenty of repro's that have the number, no originals.
Have a good holiday.
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jos51700
Green Bearing thread connoisseur
The later twin snorkel common scoop is more effective. But really only because 1% gain is better than zero percent gain.
As mentioned, air touching the hood is basically stationary, and the further you get from the hood surface, the 'faster' air is moving (in other words, vehicle speed).
Cold fresh air is better, but with no ducting to the air cleaner and no speed, the twin scoops are, as mentioned, heat release. I wouldn't be surprised if air flows OUT of them at freeway speed.
As mentioned, air touching the hood is basically stationary, and the further you get from the hood surface, the 'faster' air is moving (in other words, vehicle speed).
Cold fresh air is better, but with no ducting to the air cleaner and no speed, the twin scoops are, as mentioned, heat release. I wouldn't be surprised if air flows OUT of them at freeway speed.
A little gorilla tape and yarn might put some proof in that pudding. Your assertion is hard to believe but could very well be true.
jos51700
Green Bearing thread connoisseur
When I think about the ten square feet of grill (and underhood , via radiator) getting highway speed air at full blast, compared to a third of a square foot of scoop opening that's tucked up next to a wall, it's not unreasonable.
Especially since the scoops didn't lead to an air box or anything.
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