August 02, 2021, 07:36 PM
Top355xDragster scoops
Looking for input I have a Spitzer composite scoop but has a very small opening feel it’s hurting performance I have a 522 BBC run SC and brackets and all out running 7.90s and feel should be faster
August 02, 2021, 07:41 PM
1320racer
Been 6.92 @ 193 at Numidia, that is a 6.80s pass at 194-195 at Atco
August 02, 2021, 07:49 PM
Top355xIs that a K N scoop and is that with the 665 in it
August 02, 2021, 07:50 PM
1320raceryes on the scoop but not a 665, a 1300HP 648
August 02, 2021, 07:52 PM
Top355xOkay thank you
August 02, 2021, 09:52 PM
seabassfrom my experience, scoops are just a place to put your car number. I doubt you will see much gain from swapping them....
August 03, 2021, 04:42 AM
SP 124Xquote:
Originally posted by seabass:
from my experience, scoops are just a place to put your car number. I doubt you will see much gain from swapping them....
Dead on. I'd be willing to bet most cars would see a minimal difference if it was turned around backwards
August 03, 2021, 08:33 AM
The Bozmanquote:
Originally posted by seabass:
from my experience, scoops are just a place to put your car number. I doubt you will see much gain from swapping them....
^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^
August 03, 2021, 11:17 AM
Top355xThanks for the replies I’ll swap with Denis on a test session to see if it changes
August 03, 2021, 08:25 PM
AlaskaracerI think there is a considerable difference depending on the scoop shape. The first scoop I had on my dragster was a somewhat older scoop, almost identical to the harwood Aero Comp III scoop. When I changed to the scoop I have now, I picked up more than a full tenth and over 3 mph with nothing else changed. Yes, I confirmed it was the scoop that made the change....
But with the newer ones out there, I'm not sure they would make a difference unless something is in the way of one and not the other....
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
Authorized Amsoil Retailer
August 04, 2021, 08:22 AM
Holytownquote:
Originally posted by Coloradoracer:
I think there is a considerable difference depending on the scoop shape. The first scoop I had on my dragster was a somewhat older scoop, almost identical to the harwood Aero Comp III scoop. When I changed to the scoop I have now, I picked up more than a full tenth and over 3 mph with nothing else changed. Yes, I confirmed it was the scoop that made the change....
But with the newer ones out there, I'm not sure they would make a difference unless something is in the way of one and not the other....
Was that in Colorado though? Reason I'm asking is, I talked to a few people who ran Vortech or Pro Chargers on some top sportsman cars out there and they said they couldn't make full boost up there until they cut a hole in the nose.
Just wonder if its due to lack of oxygen? Would it matter less at sea level?
August 04, 2021, 09:49 AM
TD1964Of course it matters as the O2 is less at altitude and that is not taking in consideration for the DA factor.
August 15, 2021, 02:34 PM
AlaskaracerYes, Bandimere speedway......
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
Authorized Amsoil Retailer
August 16, 2021, 08:57 AM
BuckyWhat are these dragster scoop things?
August 16, 2021, 01:25 PM
chasracerMake two passes back to back, one with and one without. Might be surprised.