Originally Posted by
DmaxMaverick
Before you commit to a hood scoop, you should be doing some experimental airflow tests. You may be surprised how the air flows over a vehicle at different ground speeds. The middle of the hood is probably the poorest location for either positive or negative airflow. Just off the cuff, I'd guess your location for the scoop will likely be counter-productive, meaning you'll have a heat soaked heat exchanger, and no way to flow cool air through it when you need it most. In the absence of effective ducting and/or forced air (electric fan, etc.), you may be left with a "feels good, looks good" hood ornament.