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Old 24 September 2008, 08:34 AM
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Default larger bonnet scoop for classic worth it?

is it true the larger bonnet scoops for the classics are pointless?

ive heard the standard scoop is better as it directs air directly to the intercooler and the larger one sends it over?

is it really that noticable or of a problem ?

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Old 24 September 2008, 10:59 AM
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Old 24 September 2008, 11:37 AM
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The standard scoop has problems over 100mphish as the air doesn't go into the scoop just over it.
i would think a larger scoop onto a larger intercooler may be better (so if you put an STI8 tmic then put the larger scoop onto the car)

Personally though i think the larger scoops look ****e on classics
Old 24 September 2008, 12:25 PM
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o ok
thanks for the reply.

ive heard an sti-8 tmic is hard to fit though lol specially since i aint mechanically minded.

would a larger scoop on standard intercooler still do its job though?
Old 24 September 2008, 05:27 PM
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I fitted an STI8 scoop to my99 impreza and it increased my peak boost by 0.1bar. It has to offer some improvements as it gets more air in
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is there anyone you could go to in west yorkshire to ge an sti-8 intercooler fitted? ive seen the guide and not man enough for it.//. yorkshire or surrounding areas?
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Old 25 September 2008, 09:11 AM
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Driving directions to Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6QX, UK
72.0 mi – about 1 hour 29 mins


hmm.,. they still quite far lol anyone closer? if not i suppose itll be them
Old 25 September 2008, 09:12 AM
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Pennine Subaru in Hebden bridge or Richard Henry motorsport in Bradford.

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Old 25 September 2008, 09:15 AM
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A scoop splitter which directs air to the front of the IC will aid cooling as well
Old 25 September 2008, 10:02 AM
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Richard Henry motorsport in Bradford

o yeh i forgot about him, my mate wanted a lift back from there

nice one, ill give him a call
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a side question

<quote>Pennine Subaru in Hebden bridge or Richard Henry motorsport in Bradford.</quote>

do any of these 2 do mapping for classics? or websites for that matter
Old 25 September 2008, 10:26 AM
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Chy at Pennine does do mapping and built my car that is running 440bhp, however my car was mapped by Simon (JGM) who will travel to you.

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Thanks for that mate, cool
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There's also RE Motorsport in Elvington. I can't recommend Rick enough, top bloke and he really knows his stuff.
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