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JoiOK
07-29-2009, 11:42 PM
Hi there...iīm thinking about what hood scoop is the best to put on my 240, im not "hood scoop lover" but i have to use one cause i canīt close the hood with the cobra intake on the 4.6 in:lol:
I was thinking about 2" cowl...or small ram-air....maby something like the bubble on the BMW M3
Give me some ideas...

This is my 240 before engine swap
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/joisvampur/Volvo%20240%20G25566/Bladagar09.jpg
D3LaHk
07-29-2009, 11:51 PM
You can adjust the hood in the back to close but have a 1-2inch gap near the windshield. that might give u the clearance....
supraboy
07-30-2009, 12:01 AM
Pictures of the Modular motor or ban!
(i've always wanted to see that motor in a 240)
JoiOK
07-30-2009, 12:14 AM
Pictures of the Modular motor or ban!
(i've always wanted to see that motor in a 240)
Here is one pic:oogle:
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs192.snc1/6449_1197741068813_1387082953_561134_4198928_n.jpg
supraboy
07-30-2009, 12:18 AM
:omg::grin::clap:

man, i just chuckled with delight, like santaclause or something, that is epic. I'll not clog your thread, but please start a build thread.

oh, and instead of a hood scoop, maybe a small revers-cowl, or just a hump like the lexus IS-F, or the new M3. just my opinion.
thebornotaku
07-30-2009, 12:21 AM
run hoodless.
Gralin
07-30-2009, 12:24 AM
D*** it did go in there!!! :omg: and about fills it up too!
2fast242gt
07-30-2009, 12:54 AM
space the back of the hood up till it clears it does adjust about 1" but you could run spacers for more clearance. scoops look like butt. awsome project.
thebornotaku
07-30-2009, 12:55 AM
besides, hoods lifted in the back, if you do it right, looks ****ing sexy

that + naca duct if you're running a turbo = win
BrickLove
07-30-2009, 01:34 AM
Holy ****. That's a lot of engine in that bay. How's the driver's side exhaust manifold gonna work out?
smokeyfan1000
07-30-2009, 03:04 AM
I think the old Ford Thunderbolt(drag car) type hood scoop would be cool. It's shaped like a "teardrop" with the pointed end facing front of car.Has screened vents at rear, towards the center. I have seen them turned the other way too. Would work out good, because no worrys about water getting in during driving in rain. Also help vent hot air from underhood.Also it was designed by Ford IIRCC. Was popular in early to late 60's Mustangs,Fairlanes, Galaxies drag cars ran them. Google Ford Thunderbolt Drag Cars, should get you a pic. It'll give you hood clearance, but still be aerodynamic too. Thats my opinion. By the way, that things gonna honk!!!!!!!!!! Better hold on!!
Gralin
07-31-2009, 02:39 AM
Just how much room do U need? I shimmed about an inch between the k-member and frame to keep things under a stock hood once...then cut the coils to lower the front. worked out real nice!
dieselboy
07-31-2009, 09:13 PM
ohhh sheeett they do fit........ i have a surprise for my 242. and its not modular but it is 32v
supraboy
08-01-2009, 12:09 AM
ohhh sheeett they do fit........ i have a surprise for my 242. and its not modular but it is 32v


oh! oh! oh! is it a 1UZ-FE?!:run:
Karl Buchka
08-01-2009, 12:26 AM
One of the very few V8 swaps I don't utterly hate.
dbarton
08-01-2009, 01:03 PM
It would be a shame in my opinion to put something on that hood that would draw much attention, so something subtle, yet functional should be the objective. The 240 hood is one that doesn't seem to go with very many scoop designs. My suggestion, if you can find it, would be a bubble or hump, as has been mentioned, although I'm not sure where one already made can be found that goes well. Otherwise, if a scoop become the best choice, I would look for a low, wide one that hopefully goes well on a 240 hood. also a scoop can be placed with the opening to the rear, which would be best for a car that won't benefit functionally from a forward scoop. Here are some that might work...
This first one says it's 2 inches high:
http://www.grounddynamics.com/Templates/frmTemplateP1.asp?CatalogID=14477&Zoom=Yes&SubFolderId=330
http://www.customautotrim.com/hood_scoops/product.php/universal/
Or something like the Roush scoop in this page if not too tall:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-scoops.html
morganpartee
08-01-2009, 01:20 PM
I'd like to see someone just take the center cowlish part and bump it up an inch or two... Still largely stock looking, but fits moar **** under your hood! =p
GrandmaSideways
08-01-2009, 01:23 PM
One of the very few V8 swaps I don't utterly hate.

And one of the many people that didn't ask for your opinion.



Very nice car, and great swap!
Jordan
08-01-2009, 03:10 PM
Sooooooo many hood scoops in this thread.
Karl Buchka
08-01-2009, 03:11 PM
And one of the many people that didn't ask for your opinion.





Huh?
doperide07
08-01-2009, 04:07 PM
One of the very few V8 swaps I don't utterly hate.


Agreed.


Huh?

I'm not sure, I usually just ignore what Grandma says.
pinguin
08-02-2009, 01:40 AM
Can you get the clearance you need by skinning the hood? or do you need moar?
Aga_Diff
08-06-2009, 04:20 AM
run hoodless.

+1 :)
Cris
08-06-2009, 05:19 PM
I think the old Ford Thunderbolt(drag car) type hood scoop would be cool. It's shaped like a "teardrop" with the pointed end facing front of car.Has screened vents at rear, towards the center. I have seen them turned the other way too. Would work out good, because no worrys about water getting in during driving in rain. Also help vent hot air from underhood.Also it was designed by Ford IIRCC. Was popular in early to late 60's Mustangs,Fairlanes, Galaxies drag cars ran them. Google Ford Thunderbolt Drag Cars, should get you a pic. It'll give you hood clearance, but still be aerodynamic too. Thats my opinion. By the way, that things gonna honk!!!!!!!!!! Better hold on!!

There's one of those scoops for sale on HAMB right now, think 60.oo.

Cris
morganpartee
08-06-2009, 06:40 PM
Shaker scoop? Epic hotness?
89sleepr240
08-06-2009, 07:06 PM
Just slam the hood harder. it will self-clearance.
morganpartee
08-06-2009, 07:07 PM
Just slam the hood harder. it will self-clearance.

-1, i've seen some major wear and tear issues with this kind of method, unless the proper tools are used to pre stress the hood before trying to self clearance it... :-P
Gabe244
08-07-2009, 05:06 AM
Propane torch the hood, then slam it? At least the heat would help stop the paint cracking.
JoiOK
08-07-2009, 09:14 AM
-1, i've seen some major wear and tear issues with this kind of method, unless the proper tools are used to pre stress the hood before trying to self clearance it... :-P

Heat it till it turns red and starts sagging down then slam it... Good idea :lol:

Engine mounts, k-member and x-member are ready, engine compartment is now waiting for the paint to dry... Steering shaft and brake booster modifications almost done (as you can imagine the vacuum booster had to be removed).
One lean mean rubber-grilling machine is being created, one step at a time. :cool:
I will throw in some pics in few days