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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Functional JK Rubicon 10A / Hard Rock Hood Vents
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<blockquote data-quote="Jon33703" data-source="post: 432848" data-attributes="member: 20512"><p>Hi, Jerry. Thanks for your reply!</p><p></p><p>I don't know anything about S&B except what I read about the effectiveness of their hood scoops for JLs. So, at this point, it's all hearsay <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3993" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Just guessing, but it would seem that two forward-facing scoops would theoretically reduce engine compartment temps in a couple of ways. First, they would scoop outside air as the vehicle was moving forward and direct that cooler air into the engine compartment, displacing the hot engine compartment air. Second, even if they didn't actually scoop air, the two S&B Scoops have a combined 96 square inches of hood ventilation, a vast improvement to the 1.5 inches I have with the OEM cosmetic vents (that's a 6400% increase in vent surface area, and we all know that heat rises).</p><p></p><p>Again, I may be dead wrong, but in addition to lowering engine compartment temps, there seems to be a big market for Jeep owners wanting to increase performance, especially after going to larger tires. Countless "cold air" intake systems, K&N styled air filters, throttle body spacers, Superchips, Headers, exhaust, lighter wheels, V8 swaps, etc. In fact, the first YouTube video I found (Real Horsepower Gains in Jeep Wrangler with Intake and Exhaust Upgrades) has had over 48,000 views since May. JK Gear and Gadgets has a video (Do Exhausts and Intakes Actually Help?) with over 97,000 views in less than a year. Even if I'm wrong about people being interested in improved performance, I KNOW there is a huge market for aesthetic accessories (based on all the angry bird grills I see driving around here) and I would think these scoops would appeal to that crowd.</p><p></p><p>Can you share more about the DIY mod you mentioned? What is "CAI"?</p><p></p><p>Thanks again for your message,</p><p>Jon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jon33703, post: 432848, member: 20512"] Hi, Jerry. Thanks for your reply! I don't know anything about S&B except what I read about the effectiveness of their hood scoops for JLs. So, at this point, it's all hearsay :) Just guessing, but it would seem that two forward-facing scoops would theoretically reduce engine compartment temps in a couple of ways. First, they would scoop outside air as the vehicle was moving forward and direct that cooler air into the engine compartment, displacing the hot engine compartment air. Second, even if they didn't actually scoop air, the two S&B Scoops have a combined 96 square inches of hood ventilation, a vast improvement to the 1.5 inches I have with the OEM cosmetic vents (that's a 6400% increase in vent surface area, and we all know that heat rises). Again, I may be dead wrong, but in addition to lowering engine compartment temps, there seems to be a big market for Jeep owners wanting to increase performance, especially after going to larger tires. Countless "cold air" intake systems, K&N styled air filters, throttle body spacers, Superchips, Headers, exhaust, lighter wheels, V8 swaps, etc. In fact, the first YouTube video I found (Real Horsepower Gains in Jeep Wrangler with Intake and Exhaust Upgrades) has had over 48,000 views since May. JK Gear and Gadgets has a video (Do Exhausts and Intakes Actually Help?) with over 97,000 views in less than a year. Even if I'm wrong about people being interested in improved performance, I KNOW there is a huge market for aesthetic accessories (based on all the angry bird grills I see driving around here) and I would think these scoops would appeal to that crowd. Can you share more about the DIY mod you mentioned? What is "CAI"? Thanks again for your message, Jon [/QUOTE]
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Functional JK Rubicon 10A / Hard Rock Hood Vents
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