posted 10-03-2003 05:06 PM                  

Yes, the scoops are from the Subaru WRX & STi, and are interchangeable in mounting. The STi is about 3/8" taller. I had this one painted, for a future project of creating an intercooler for the supercharger (maybe someday).

Showing the screen mesh, which I mentioned in a different posting for Northern Cats engine side panel project.

The filter is K/N, but the filter box is from a '02 Benz 230 Kompressor. The original box was cut & altered to fit in the small space that is available between the bottom of the hood & the top of the intake manifold. The surface area of the filter is just a touch over the stock filters.

posted 10-03-2003 05:08 PM                  

The bottom of the hood after the scoop was installed.

The filter box & its mounting plate, mounted to the bottom hood.

The heat shield was altered by cutting a hole for the filter box, and then re-seaming the cut edges so that it doesn't fray. The end of the filter box has a portion of a Prowler air tube (plastic) welded to the end, to create the turn down. A flexible rubber funnel was created to make the seal to the lower "snorkel" that runs to the throttle body. It leaks by at full throttle, so I need to make some form of a soft (compressible) gasket (donut) to help finish the seal. Any material suggestions would be appreciated.

The lower "snorkel" is fabricated out of the original Prowler air tube. The elbow was cut off, turned upward & re-welded back on. The "horn" on the end is another portion of the Benz air box, welded onto the top of the turned up elbow. The stock crank case vent hose still connects to the elbow; however, the rubber hose needs to be a little taller. I'll get that replaced in the near future.

posted 10-03-2003 05:10 PM                  

A front view pic - again, the sides & contour of the scoop follow the body lines pretty well. Also, the scoop has 3 vertical supports, which matches the 3 in the grill (w/ different spacing).

A front view pic w/ the taller scoop on the hood - for comparison.

I will be keeping the shorter scoop on the car, saving the other one for another day. Oh, just in case - my original hood is safely tucked away in a crate in my basement.

The sucking sound from the air going into the filter is more noticeable than from the stock (under hood) location. There isn't much power difference from the MTD filter that I had on before. At least not until the engine is warm. That is when I feel a noticeable "maintained" level of get-up-and-go (seat of the pants feeling), vs. a slight loss of power due to warmer air from under the hood (or at least warmer surrounding air &/or passages).

I actually started dreaming about this project during my drive home from Woodward 2001, just over 2 years ago. I must give thanks to Bob Goetz (Reel Rod), Brian Richardson (Spoons), Al Braga (Orange2001) & the parts guys at Foss Motors - for all their support in getting this project done. Without their help, this would still be a dream. Thanks guys!

I would have made a scrapbook, but I had some difficulties w/ the brain.

Can't forget to give the guy's that put in the hard labor a big THANKS - Perry Clark & Dave - from Dave's Body Shop - from way up here in Maine.

Next spring - here comes some painted (ghosted) FLAMES!!!

posted 10-03-2003 06:41 PM                  

IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!! An excellent addition, just from the looks standpoint alone!!!!

posted 10-03-2003 07:06 PM                  

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27,000 miles of smiles

Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage....

posted 10-03-2003 08:22 PM                  

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; and Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps
w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer.

More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff

posted 10-03-2003 08:52 PM                  

I want one... I need one... simply a GREAT idea and especially the engineering to make it all fit and it has to work.

All it needs now are some Custom SHIMMERS to make it really shine.

Keep up the EXCELLENT work and post more details.

THANKS, Jay

PS... suggestion for the donut gasket, Neoprene... the same stuff Wet Suits are made from.

posted 10-04-2003 06:53 AM                  

Looks good and works.... The best of both worlds...

posted 10-05-2003 02:13 AM                  

This is one serious modification. I LOVE IT!!

posted 10-05-2003 01:13 PM                  

Dan Pena - I wish I had your computer skills with picture editing. I have a bunch of pictures that I didn't include in the posting, because I didn't want to take up to much server space. Next year, after my next task - I may have a favor to ask of you. Thanks!

Kraut - Rain? I try to stay out of that stuff w/ this car, if at all possible. But, I did put some thought into the topic during the project. There are holes that allow water to escape around the filter box & into the engine compartment. The K&N filter should turn any rain drops into a mist - if they even go through the filter at all. As far as a direct stream of water - that still could be a problem - if some was purposely using a hose to flood the scoop area. My biggest concern was when the hood is open. the bell horn & snorkel are open - direct to the throttle body. I have a louvered vent disc w/ a screen mesh on it that I put over the hole when the hood is up. I just have to remember to pull it out before I close the hood. Its shinny aluminum, so at least is stands out (for a visual reminder).