Fitting bonnet scoop

[trolla]

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has fitted an intercooler scoop to the gq bonnet. I was supplied a gu scoop with the intercooler kit but it doesn't fit the contours of my bonnet as gu bonnets are pretty much flat. If anyone has fitted one of these or another scoop or has an info that could help I would appreciate it. Thanks

[threedogs]

Hi mate and welcome to the forum , can you pop over to the intros and tell us a bit about yourself and your Patrol
just something the forum asks of us all polite and all.
You'll get a better response too.
Winnie and Mudrunner have to wide scoop on their GQ's from memory

[Bloodyaussie]

As 3dogs mentioned head over and say gday as for scoops.... I need one... anyone got one hanging about not doing anything?

[AB]

The contour of the gq is quite flat too, they don't mount in the centre though where the indent is.

Never done it myself but should be straight forward. Cut and prime and the scoop bolts from underneath.

Interested to hear from someone who has done it for any pointers??,

[threedogs]

doesn't it need a spacer to fill the void from the bonnet contour?

[AB]

doesn't it need a spacer to fill the void from the bonnet contour?

I've seen a lot of people offset the gu ones or even double up each side.

You would need to do something of course if you wanted it centred.

[Bloodyaussie]

Anyone have a stock one they dont want??????

[AB]

Anyone have a stock one they dont want??????

You can get new moulds on eBay for about $80 mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

You can get new moulds on eBay for about $80 mate.

I want someone to say " Here mate just have this for free".... ?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Anyone have a stock one they dont want??????

I will have one spare when I upgrade my intercooler and scoop, and I'm more than happy to pass it over to you.
I'll even give you a discount.
bwahahahahahahahahahaha

[AB]

I will have one spare when I upgrade my intercooler and scoop, and I'm more than happy to pass it over to you.
I'll even give you a discount.
bwahahahahahahahahahaha

Thanks Mego, you still have my address?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Thanks Mego, you still have my address?

Whaaaaaaaaat?????????
Hold on who needs one.
You or cuddles.

[Bloodyaussie]

Me stuff Andy... the prick gets free winches and hoists and other crap he does not deserve.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Me stuff Andy... the prick gets free winches and hoists and other crap he does not deserve.

How soon you expecting this kind gesture of mine.

[Hodge]

I will have a stock white one soon, once my ARE scoop arrives.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Who's got friends at Guest 4x4

[MEGOMONSTER]

Me stuff Andy... the prick gets free winches and hoists and other crap he does not deserve.
Midget Mark should have one spare, yes.

[Bloodyaussie]

Im not picky....

[Bloodyaussie]

So scoops hey........ Hodge... Mego.... someone...... I need love lot of love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[trolla]

hey mate thanks for the reply. Im new to the forum thing this is the first one ive joined where do I make the intro?

[MEGOMONSTER]

hey mate thanks for the reply. Im new to the forum thing this is the first one ive joined where do I make the intro?
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?2-Introductions
You can put up an intro here.

[trolla]

Thanks mate

[rusty_nail]

So scoops hey........ Hodge... Mego.... someone...... I need love lot of love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

at that rate you could put twin scoops on just to be fully sick mate!

[Bloodyaussie]

I need one first??? Ha ha ha.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I need one first??? Ha ha ha.

After my drive to Yarrawonga with the boat behind, I gotta do the intercooler quick smart , it was 450-550, most of the way, I was stopping every hour, to let it cool with the car running.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I need one first??? Ha ha ha.

I bought a new scoop so I will have it for you soon. It's getting painted hopefully today and pick it up Wednesday.

[Bloodyaussie]

I bought a new scoop so I will have it for you soon. It's getting painted hopefully today and pick it up Wednesday.

Will it go faster ?

[threedogs]

After my drive to Yarrawonga with the boat behind, I gotta do the intercooler quick smart , it was 450-550, most of the way, I was stopping every hour, to let it cool with the car running.

what boost do you have at 110 kph ?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Will it go faster ? makes for easier intercooler purchase.

[MEGOMONSTER]

what boost do you have at 110 kph ?

Boost is always normal bout 10psi tops at 15psi.

[threedogs]

Then why the high temps , if mine gets highish [Towing] I'll flick the auto back
to the lower range, revs are higher and EGTs come down as exhaust gas can escape quicker

[MEGOMONSTER]

Then why the high temps , if mine gets highish [Towing] I'll flick the auto back to the lower range, revs are higher and EGTs come down as exhaust gas can escape quicker

As soon as I put the bigger tyres I've been getting higher than normal temps.
Can someone confirm, I've heard that CRD's having higher temp anyway.

[threedogs]

I've heard they tollerate higher temps but wouldnt hold temps any where above 500C
thats very hot
Mine had no probs with 305 MTZ muds,

[Winnie]

As soon as I put the bigger tyres I've been getting higher than normal temps.
Can someone confirm, I've heard that CRD's having higher temp anyway.

Bigger tyres puts more strain on everything, it will cause higher EGTs. And you're right, the CRDs do run hotter than the DI, your temps are not unusual for a CRD but it would be good to bring them down

[MEGOMONSTER]

I try not to stay high for too long, normally up long hills/climbs at 100k's it happens.
Flat hwys at 350-400.

[Hodge]

I try not to stay high for too long, normally up long hills/climbs at 100k's it happens.
Flat hwys at 350-400.

This is exactly what I get. Any hill climb, or even a slight rise always ups the temps a bit, but come right down once it levels out again. Looking forward to see what your new scoop does with temps. It will do fark all while off-roading, will only notice on the highway.

[Winnie]

I try not to stay high for too long, normally up long hills/climbs at 100k's it happens.
Flat hwys at 350-400.

I would not stress mate =)

[Hodge]

I would not stress mate =)

Exactly.
I always say, throw a EGT gauge on a stock crd, and the temps they get up to would scare most people. Theyre all the same, and designed/built this way. Whether they can handle those temps is another question...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hopefully the larger intercooler will help, even if it's just a little. If it stay high, I'll be gutted.
Will probably add a water sprayer on the intercooler

[megatexture]

Maybe go water/ air cooler if your worried

[MEGOMONSTER]

Maybe go water/ air cooler if your worried $2-3k, instead of $1k, pros, I guess cooler air, cons, another cooler I front of radiator.

Budget, and financial officer squeezing very very tightly on my spendings on the vehicle.

[threedogs]

towing with 305s hmmmm maybe time to run two sets of tyres
some 285s with a mild AT pattern,or even 265s for better fuel figures
leaving your muddies for your forum trips
No point wearing them out towing a boat

[Sir Roofy]

Mick get rid of the big tyres not needed towing the boat
drive at 90 /95 ks whats the hurry save on fuel temps will
drop enjoy your day without stressing
that big long haul from seymour to shep will always raise
your temps

[threedogs]

Yeah 100% agree even melb to Yarrawonga is up hill all the way.
Just cause it says 110 kph doesnt meant sit on it, I usally put the CC on 100kph.
not much difference in arrival times, Next trip I'm not towing,, Happy days

waiting to see if your egts change, I did most of my mods in a short period
so never really had time to monitor before and after values

[mudski]

Yeah 100% agree even melb to Yarrawonga is up hill all the way.
Just cause it says 110 kph doesnt meant sit on it, I usally put the CC on 100kph.
not much difference in arrival times, Next trip I'm not towing,, Happy days

waiting to see if your egts change, I did most of my mods in a short period
so never really had time to monitor before and after values

I towed my camper up the Hume past Albury sitting on 110 and a bit more and was all good with power and egt's. Yes I know it's over but towing the camper at 100 to 110 was just out of the power range and any slight incline I would be reaching for 4th, then 3rd. Cops won't care though with the excuses.
A bit of a pain really, as every other road in Vic is 100 and the car hates towing at 100. Maybe need to get some 31's again for the road.

[threedogs]

it would be great to put some HWY style 265s on just to see what fuel figures I could get
and how much zippier the patrol would be. I have way more power than my mates 05 diesel extra cab lux even with the trailer/camper on.
But and a big but LOL it would look stupid with the smaller wheels, worth thinking about though

why would cops be concerned??

[mudski]

I was referring to my comment of if getting caught going over 110ks. I did have 265's on and whilst my speedo was out, alls good with 285's go figure, it was a bit more punchier.

[Hodge]

How is the scoop going Mego (if you've fitted it yet). Any difference???

[MEGOMONSTER]

How is the scoop going Mego (if you've fitted it yet). Any difference??? Only picked it up Saturday afternoon, and ice had no time to fit it.

[threedogs]

Update please.

[taslucas]

Geez John, it's only been 13 hours, most of which he was sleeping I'm guessing!
Bahaha

[threedogs]

If you call him,,,,,,,,,HE will come lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Mick I scored a wrx scoop the other day mate so will be fitting that soon... Thanks for the offer mate.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mick I scored a wrx scoop the other day mate so will be fitting that soon... Thanks for the offer mate.
Prick. Traitor. I hope no one cuddles you

[MEGOMONSTER]

If you call him,,,,,,,,,HE will come lol
Unfortunately John, I have still not fitted it.
To be honest I had a look at doing it, but gave up pretty quick. I was hoping BA would help me since I was giving him my scoop but that ain't gonna work now. Lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Unfortunately John, I have still not fitted it.
To be honest I had a look at doing it, but gave up pretty quick. I was hoping BA would help me since I was giving him my scoop but that ain't gonna work now. Lol

I'll still help ya mate...

[MEGOMONSTER]

I just need to know who to remove the plastic bit with the sponge on it under the hood to get to the nuts to undo the old scoop.
It looks like it had plastic clip under the sponge, so do I wreck the sponge just to get to the clips, seems odd.

[Bloodyaussie]

George took his off the other day mate.... ask him??

Dont think I will manage to catch up with him today but will probably see him tomorrow and have a look at his.

I have a bit to sort out with mine before I go cutting a virgin hole in my bonnet... scary.

[Alitis007]

Angled pointy noised pliers mick and the clips pop out, if your worried about scratching anything just put a rag over the pliers. There's also 4 10mm scews that hold the scoop down and thats it

[threedogs]

different to the DI then we only have 6 x 10mm nuts to remove.
@ Mego a minimax 1/4 drive socket set is your friend here

[Alitis007]

different to the DI then we only have 6 x 10mm nuts to remove.
@ Mego a minimax 1/4 drive socket set is your friend here

You're right it was 6 bolts

[threedogs]

hot soapy water and an alcohol wipe ,make sure its dry and go for it.

[Bloodyaussie]

Anyone have any idea what I can use to line the bonnet scoop with to fill the gap?

I want to get onto this sooner than later.

[Clunk]

Anyone have any idea what I can use to line the bonnet scoop with to fill the gap?

I want to get onto this sooner than later.

Paper machete ;):p

[threedogs]

hi density foam, even hi density polystyrene would work IMO

[Sir Roofy]

sikaflex caulking

[Winnie]

What roofy said... Sikaflex

[megatexture]

Polystyrene and Extruded Polystyrene will get pitted exposed to uv

[threedogs]

grab some Balsa wood and fashion up an infill
Too hard getting sikaflex to look neat imo

[MEGOMONSTER]

Anyone have any idea what I can use to line the bonnet scoop with to fill the gap? I want to get onto this sooner than later.

Can of expanda foam. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[megatexture]

Can of expanda foam. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Can you make a how to vid on it so ba can see how it's done first lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally got a chance to fit the scoop today and was much easier than I first thought.
Took me about 30mins.
Removed the six nuts. Which some are very awkward to get to.
Cleaned and polished the area where the scoop was so the the sticky stuff on the new scoop would adhere properly.
Placed the new scoop back on and replaced all the nuts, which some were very awkward to replaced. Tightened all the nuts and I'm done.
Easy peasy.

[Hodge]

Awesome work mate. Looks good.
Looking forward to see what difference it makes on the temps.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Awesome work mate. Looks good.
Looking forward to see what difference it makes on the temps.

From the inside the scoop is huge.
Can not see the front of the bonnet or the top of the bullbar.

[93patrol]

Looking good mego. Just like a tuff truck

Should get a few magpies stuck in that

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looking good mego. Just like a tuff truck Should get a few magpies stuck in that
Could probably get three on there. Lol

[threedogs]

they make a patrol look a tad tougher IMO lol
waiting on the temp report now

[mudski]

Looks good Mick.

[Bloodyaussie]

You compensating for something mick... lol.

Looking good mate... interested in how it goes for you heading up the Murray now.

[MEGOMONSTER]

You compensating for something mick... lol. Looking good mate... interested in how it goes for you heading up the Murray now.

Yes I am compensating for my lack of size.






Under the hood.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes I am compensating for my lack of size.






Under the hood.

Oh I thought it was cause you have small penis?????
My mistake.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Oh I thought it was cause you have small penis????? My mistake.

Better buy yourself a neck brace, cos it's gonna hurt when I see you.

[Bloodyaussie]

Better buy yourself a neck brace, cos it's gonna hurt when I see you.

Is that from your penis or because you are going to beat me up???

[Winnie]

Is that from your penis or because you are going to beat me up???

Obviously not his penis, it's small.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Is that from your penis or because you are going to beat me up??? never mind about buying a neck brace, I'll can use Winnie as one, after I neck punch you. Both.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Still can't get over how big the scoop looks from the driver seat.

[Bloodyaussie]

When do you get to fully test the difference?

[threedogs]

TBH I dont even notice it now , you'll get used to it,

[MEGOMONSTER]

When do you get to fully test the difference?

Not my turn to drive this week for work, so tomorrow to Yarrawonga will be the first test.
But I'll have the boat behind it.

[93patrol]

give it a couple of days and you wont even see it

[taslucas]

give it a couple of days and you wont even see it

You gonna steal it ya dodgy b@stard!?

[93patrol]

Yep I can it put on the old girl to match the rest of car at the moment

[MEGOMONSTER]

give it a couple of days and you wont even see it
Definitely got used to the scoop, seems just normal now and a little small.
With the boat in tow, I think it lowers temps by about 10-20 degrees from what I normally used to see. More 10 than 20.
Temps seem to drop a little quicker but really hard to tell.

[Bloodyaussie]

Definitely got used to the scoop, seems just normal now and a little small.
With the boat in tow, I think it lowers temps by about 10-20 degrees from what I normally used to see. More 10 than 20.
Temps seem to drop a little quicker but really hard to tell.

Worth the $600 bucks???????

[MEGOMONSTER]

Worth the $600 bucks???????
I've plenty of comments, that it looks grouse.
I luv the look. For me. Answer is yes.

[Hodge]

Doesn't sound right, these should drop temps more than that. What sort of temps were you getting roughly Mego ?? With the combo of the scoop and your ARE intercooler mate you should see considerable results.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Doesn't sound right, these should drop temps more than that. What sort of temps were you getting roughly Mego ?? With the combo of the scoop and your ARE intercooler mate you should see considerable results.
This thread is about the scoop only as I only just fitted it. Not the intercooler.

[megatexture]

Sounds cosmetic if its only 10 degree difference I would have thought more for 600 lol

[mudski]

The biggest thing I noticed with mine was how fast the temps dropped after you have just hit a big hill where the egt's get really high. Mick, get the NADS done mate and your egts will drop even more.

[MEGOMONSTER]

The biggest thing I noticed with mine was how fast the temps dropped after you have just hit a big hill where the egt's get really high. Mick, get the NADS done mate and your egts will drop even more.

Still on the to do list

[Hodge]

This thread is about the scoop only as I only just fitted it. Not the intercooler.

I know the scoop was the only thing just fitted, and you had the inter-cooler prior. I just thought the scoop spreading more airflow across more surface of the ARE inter-cooler (which are meant to be good), would have dropped temps a tad more than what you got.

And as mudski said, you will get good results with the manual boost control the dawes and needle valves alone gave me the best results, on top of the exhaust, intercooler etc...

[MEGOMONSTER]

I know the scoop was the only thing just fitted, and you had the inter-cooler prior. I just thought the scoop spreading more airflow across more surface of the ARE inter-cooler (which are meant to be good), would have dropped temps a tad more than what you got. And as mudski said, you will get good results with the manual boost control the dawes and needle valves alone gave me the best results, on top of the exhaust, intercooler etc...

That was also with boat in tow.
Today was my turn to drive to Waurn ponds and today I cruised at 103/105kph sitting on about 400 c and the climbs were 500 instead of 600.

[bjose]

You would need to do something of course if you wanted it centered.

Dr Car Polisher (https://drcarpolisher.com/how-to-diagnose-a-bad-alternator/)