Cold Air Scoop - Worth it?

graphix1998 · 10-10-2008, 02:00 PM

I am considering a cold air scoop and am aware of the BPP and Evil Twin models. To those of you who have installed a scoop, have you noticed any performance gain or do you feel this is a more cosmetic mod?

rawlusÂ® · 10-10-2008, 02:08 PM

cosmetic mod.

mendo · 10-10-2008, 02:23 PM

I got a lower intake air temp when I installed the Breathless scoop.
on a long pull up some of the big hills I pass over 7200 foot elevation.
I got 2-3 miles per hour higher top speed pulling the hill with the scoop.
it went from 66 to 69mph.

so, it worked for me.

SunDiego · 10-10-2008, 02:46 PM

I'd say a very slight increase in performance if any really. I bought the Evil Twin air scoop mainly for cosmetic reasons. Got it from Smartsrus

HGB · 10-10-2008, 04:36 PM

If it was really beneficial smart would in all probability offer it as an option.
It looks good though, yet I wonder if it affects air intake at certain speeds in a negative way?

cubefx · 10-10-2008, 08:01 PM

I got EvilTwin one. Bought it for looks. Loving it.
Even if you will get any performance gain, I think it will be killed by a drag scoop creating. IMHO

CUBE

Cruising n Coasting · 10-10-2008, 10:32 PM

I bought my BPP scoop for cosmetics. Ernie says there is a difference and I believe him, but I have a fast car already so I don't push it in the SMART.