Aftermarket Hood Scoop... RK Sport or OEM or something else?

Yes I realize the scoop isn’t functional, but I desperately want one. All parts from Toyota would cost around $500-$600, RK Sport sells theirs for $800 plus shipping, and then there is the cost for paint.

Just wondering if anyone who has added the scoop to an OR has any good feedback for what I should do, where to buy from or where to get it painted.

I have a cement Tacoma, so also weighing the fact of how difficult it will be to match the paint to the fenders, or if it will require blending

 

Paint it black.

 

https://www.pepboys.com/pilot-automotive-pro-street-hood-scoop/product/833840 I can get you one for 20 bucks.

My opinion, the RK Sport just seems off, I cant put my finger on why. Maybe because it resembles Tundra's "scoop." Find an OEM, maybe ask around at various body shops.

 

OEM duh

 

There is a hood swap thread in this place somewhere......check it out. You may get lucky.

 

This.

Or if you’re into cosmetics, try all carbon fiber?

 

One thing you might be able to look at as a option is a mustang style hood scoop. I installed one on my 2nd gen when I had it and had a Toyota dealership color match the paint. Not sure how it would look on a 3rd gen . You can always just get a oem sport hood also.

 

As for painting, it's a crap shoot if it matches. Panel shoot it first, if it matches great. If it doesn't, can always blend into tops of fenders, and grille surround. Make sure there is plenty of paint to do so. Even with test card spray outs. Found blending is needed 90% of the time.

 

Keep it OEM for looks and resale. Like others have said, look in the hood swap thread, something eventually will come along.

 

https://www.rksport.com/product-p/53012060.htm

 

LCE Performance

 

I'll be honest, that bowl of rice looks delicious right now.

 

Here's the link


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-hood-swappin-n-tradin-thread.413378/page-153#post-19742461