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mcguire · 06-29-2011, 06:13 PM

Look up "cowl induction". There is a high-pressure area at the base of the hood on most cars (AFAIK); a hood scoop facing rearward at the rear of the hood will take in air from that high pressure.

I have no idea how it will affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle, compared to a forward-facing scoop on the front of the hood or no scoop at all.

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