Thanks! Is that 20 degree temp difference noticeable only when road course racing or would it matter when driving at a steady speed for any length of time (normal everyday commute driving)? I'm just weighing the benefit of this scoop because I was thinking of using a hotchkis X brace in place of the scoop but didn't want to get rid of it if it were really shown to work. Thanks for all the great info!
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I've yet to see any testing documented on Hotchkis' brace where certain rigidity levels were increased and how that translated into a better performing vehicle.
For a vehicle relegated to commuting I honestly see little to no benefit from either. On a track vehicle definitely the scoop, especially if you are in a warm weather climate.
For a vehicle relegated to commuting I honestly see little to no benefit from either. On a track vehicle definitely the scoop, especially if you are in a warm weather climate.
I've lost 3rd gear in my T5's enough in my foxbody to cause me to keep a fresh rebuild back at all times, and to commit to the fact that if it happens again, I'm going Astro A5. But in the meantime, not long ago I learned from this thread that BOSS 302's come from the factory with a cooling scoop for the trans.
But I don't have a 2011+, and I'm a cheap-ass, so got to scratching my head. I stopped by Lowe's and bought a $5.95 sheet of 16-ga galvanized steel, crawled under the car, and started test-fitting and chin-scratching. Two hours later, after some minor cutting, bending, fitting, drilling, and re-fitting, I had this. It's mounted to two of the bolts that hold the front cover on the bellhousing, and the rear is secured with strap steel and some random nuts/bolts through unused holes in two ears on the trans case. Will it work? Hopefully. If not, I don't have much into it.
But I don't have a 2011+, and I'm a cheap-ass, so got to scratching my head. I stopped by Lowe's and bought a $5.95 sheet of 16-ga galvanized steel, crawled under the car, and started test-fitting and chin-scratching. Two hours later, after some minor cutting, bending, fitting, drilling, and re-fitting, I had this. It's mounted to two of the bolts that hold the front cover on the bellhousing, and the rear is secured with strap steel and some random nuts/bolts through unused holes in two ears on the trans case. Will it work? Hopefully. If not, I don't have much into it.
I installed the Shelby scoop a few months ago. After the install, I noticed less heat radiating (above 40mph) inside the car, near the radio\e-brake\shifter. In the heat of the summer, my legs were getting very hot, especially as temps pushed above 105* outside. I have no data to back this up, just something I noticed daily driving.
Headed to the track in mid-Nov, so I'm interested to see if there is any noticeable difference as I push the car.
Couple side notes: I ordered the Shelby scoop with no finish, saved a few bucks and painted it with high temp matte black paint. Thought it looked better under the car then blue. Also, the SA scoop has a cut-out near the oil plug, so I should be able to do a oil change without removing the scoop. I'll find out soon.
Please keep up us updated regarding the oil change issue. I'm still undecided which one to buy. thanks
Changed the oil about 2 weeks ago on ramps. Although is was "possible" to change it with the scoop on, i didn't have a socket that was short enough to fit between the scoop gap to get the oil plug off. Could have used a ratcheting wrench, but opted to remove the scoop. Only took an extra couple minutes.
3+ years running mine and haven't scooped up any animals yet...lizards and diamondbacks in my neck of the woods 
It's mounted so it really doesn't scrape, even on speed bumps.
I notice a difference in heat radiating out of the center console for DD, but it doesn't provide that much more value. Never had any overheating issues on the track, so I'm assuming it is doing its job for that application.
I do remove it for oil changes, since it just takes an extra 2-3 mins max.
It's mounted so it really doesn't scrape, even on speed bumps.
I notice a difference in heat radiating out of the center console for DD, but it doesn't provide that much more value. Never had any overheating issues on the track, so I'm assuming it is doing its job for that application.
I do remove it for oil changes, since it just takes an extra 2-3 mins max.
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