Bonnet Scoop

by **Isuzumu** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:54 pm

Has anyone got some pictures of the cut out they did when fitting their bonnet scoop please? Also what did you do with the braces you cut through to thanks?

by **Isuzumu** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:07 pm

So no one has cut a hole in their bonnet when they put their scoop on :lol:

by **Captcol** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:33 pm

I haven't yet, probably get a panel beater to do it for me

by **nighthawk** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:53 am

If i had one, i would install one hahaha no just make sure of your mesurements and mark it out with masking tape. I fittet one to a highly modified suzuki siera, and I would leave the braces intact as well

by **Isuzumu** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:31 am

Thanks nighthawk, am still waiting for the scoop, so as I can see how it will fit. Hoping to be able to cut away some of the braces and leave it still in tacked. I have removed the insulation and the braces looked to be tacked in a lot of places.

MY YouTube · by **pig75** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:05 am

The braces will be glued to the bonnet skin

by **Isuzumu** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:01 am

Thanks David, would it be best, after marking out where the scoop has to go, to cut the braces with a cutting wheel on the grinder? being very carefull that is :lol:

MY YouTube · by **pig75** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:25 pm

I would not cut the braces unless you have to

by **Isuzumu** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:56 pm

Could be a little difficult

Small Bonnet.jpg

by **Isuzumu** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:33 pm

Ok the hole is cut in the bonnet and the scoop is sitting in place, now waiting for some dry weather to paint the scoop. Will take a photo when it's all finished.

by **walruz** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:17 pm

Hey, don't hold your breath waiting for dry weather hahaha :lol:

Cheers

by **kcsoft** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:59 am

do any other bonnets fit the mu so i can practice this for when i get my intercooler??

rodeo maybe??

by **Isuzumu** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:25 am

I think the Roseo is the same. If I can cut it out kcsoft than anyone can hahahahaha

by **Isuzumu** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:25 am

First coat on Glenn hahahahaha

by **kcsoft** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:20 pm

Isuzumu wrote:If I can cut it out kcsoft than anyone can hahahahaha

hmmmm dunno about that one...

by **muzila** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:27 pm

I say measure 3 times cut once. lay down some masking tape where your going to cut on the top of your bonnet so you don't scratch it and use a fine toothed chainsaw!!!!

Oh no sorry, the chainsaw was used on the ford. I think you would be better off using a fine cutting disk or a nibbler. Just take it slow.

by **Mulicious** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:50 am

Sorry to jump in Lads,
When I cut mine out I cut it slightly smaller (bout a inch all round) then checked is was sweet with the intercooler underneath. Lucky I did as it was only 1/2" left at the back of the bonnet. I know it's cutting the hole twice but guaranteed to not overshoot your intercooler or not cut air off to it. Hope this helps.

by **mearcat** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:18 am

On a similar note, is it possible to get a bigger (ie. higher) scoop for the BigHorn/Rodeo/MU (with same mount points as the BigHorn/Rodeo) to collect more air onto the top-mount intercooler?

by **geeves** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:28 pm

mount a fan. Otherwise its hunting the boy racer shops

by **walruz** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:23 pm

Bruce, I might have to MANUP and come and check your work!!!

Let me know if you want me to bring a BIG tin of bog :lol:

Cheers

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