Geoff4130 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 What is the use of the scoop on the 96-99 Outbacks? It doesn't feed anywhere near the intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabright_sc Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Cosmetic only... unless someone can prove otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I think it is just for looks. You might be able to cut a hole so the engine gets a little air ::shrugs:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 the hood scoop actually comes in right over the throttle body on my 99' OB if you cut out the plastic gaurd insert and put a piece of screen over it it would be functional... at least to push more air into the engine bay not into the intake unless you rigged up some sorta filter and tubing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smpol19 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Would the rain or carwashs hurt anything if i were to do that? Doens't really seem like it would but i've never had the guts to mess with the insert on my OBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsUBARU Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 water in the scoop will not hurt anything unless you stick a cone filter right behind the scoop and drive in a storm. same with intercoolers....you can get them wet in the rain, carwash, ect, ect and your car wont die. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff4130 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Time to do some cutting under my hood. I'm sure if water gets into the actual throttle body that would be bad. Does anyone make an aftermarket short ram intake for the EJ25 on a 99 OBW? Hey Meeky, how many miles are on your OB? Any major problems I should look out for? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 It may be kinda ricy, but i think they're cute. Will the ob hoods fit my '97 legacy brighton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff4130 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 It may be kinda ricy, but i think they're cute. Will the ob hoods fit my '97 legacy brighton ? Yeah, same body style. And rice would be this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medfurd Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Time to do some cutting under my hood. I'm sure if water gets into the actual throttle body that would be bad. Does anyone make an aftermarket short ram intake for the EJ25 on a 99 OBW? Hey Meeky, how many miles are on your OB? Any major problems I should look out for? Thanks. Your TB should be completely sealed, and if only a little water got in it would burn off if you were above 3K rpms or so. But that shouldn't happen. There are a couple EJ253 intakes. Cobb, etc. You can do a search in the NA forums over at nasioc, they love buying stuff instead of making their own. My friend and I both have 99s, Forester and OBW. I got us each an intake piece out of a GC8 2.2/1.8 Impreza, which fits right on the TB and bends down toward the fender, but basically deletes the second intake box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyclimbs Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 ROFLMA! love that pic of the riceball umm.........ductape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondockSVX Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 water in the scoop will not hurt anything unless you stick a cone filter right behind the scoop and drive in a storm. Even then it won't hurt anything. Cone filters have to be SUBMERGED in order for damage to occur. Don't believe me? Put one on your shop vac, and put HALF of it in the water. A tiny amount of water might come up, but for the most part, the filter still above the water will be sucking air in at twice the regular rate. And... a little water is good for the engine. Hence the reason water injection is around. Increases compression a tad, cools the pistons, removes a bit of carbon. Anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP90 Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I always thought a car like the WRX with the fuctional hood scoop and the intercooler right behind it would work better in the rain. Look at the the 2004 WRX STi, it comes with a water sprayer for the intercooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 yes, the WRX's have hood scoops that duct to the intercooler. The legacys are just a tack-on dectoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 That duct-taped car is sweeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 bought it with 134k, sits in the driveway with a cracked block with 15 miles more than that.. otherwise is a nice car, lol.. only drove it once, from the shop to home.. then i yanked the motor.. bought it with a bad engine i knew that but for $1k i couldn't pass it up, even if it takes me 6 months to get another engine for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetterFan Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Would the rain or carwashs hurt anything if i were to do that? Doens't really seem like it would but i've never had the guts to mess with the insert on my OBS. I work at a carwash and we wash cars with hood scoops all the time. Some of my co-workers have been known to spray a high pressure washer directly into the scoop, and we have had no complaints about any sort problems related to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbey1982 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Well after years and long nights of research, the outback hood scoop has one great purpose in its life to cool the metal plate that is bolted under it:cool: Its useless...just pretty...and a bit ricey... Cory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff4130 Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Well I took off that metal plate under the scoop and nothing. Maybe if I turn it around it will sorta suck air from the front and cool off the engine. I saw that on a WRX with a FMIC on a video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Yeah I took the metal plate out from my 98 Legacy 2.5 and I dunno.. I like have the extra air in my engine bay.. seems to be a little bit cooler than way. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I work at a carwash and we wash cars with hood scoops all the time. Some of my co-workers have been known to spray a high pressure washer directly into the scoop, and we have had no complaints about any sort problems related to this. yeah, but 7/8 of those hood scoops are OEM tape on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.uranium Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I know this is a bit off on what you guys are talking about, but I have a 97 impreza outback sport (has a big cosmetic hood scoop) and it was recalled: (the recall fix was putting a piece of tape over a couple holes...) "97 RED ALERT! Subaru of America, Inc, has determined that some 1997 model Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.2L vehicles may experience corrosion of the oxygen sensor wiring harness connector due to water drainage from the hood scoop air duct. Under this condition, your vehicles On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system will illuminate the "CHECK ENGINE" light on the dash indicating the need for prompt corrective action by your Subaru dealer. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: To prevent this condition, you should immediately contact your Subaru Dealer for an appointment to modify the hood scoop air duct and the oxygen sensor wiring harness connector at no cost to you. The approximate time to perform this repair is less than 40 minutes. However, it may be necessary for you to leave your vehicle the full day of your scheduled appointment to allow your dealer some flexibility in scheduling other customers. Should you have any questions regarding this, please contact your nearest Subaru Dealer or Subaru of America, Inc., at 1-800-782-2783 (1-800-SUBARU3). " just thought I'd mention it incase anyone was thinking of opening up their scoop on an obs,(I did as soon as I bought the car in 04 but then I read about the recall and closed it back up) don't think it applies to the regular outback wagons, but who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish9 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 What is the use of the scoop on the 96-99 Outbacks? It doesn't feed anywhere near the intake. An airscoop in that position is totally useless as it is out of the airstream at speed. If the opening was facing the windshield, it would suck in some air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n16ht5 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 anyone know how to route the intake to the hood scoop?? and why do I have like 2 air boxes, and a bunch of wierd tubes on mine? I want to route my intake somehow to my hood scoop for cold air. I cant have a cosmetic scoop hmmpf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve530 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 What is the use of the scoop on the 96-99 Outbacks? It doesn't feed anywhere near the intake. I'm pretty sure the scoop is there to attract girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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