1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Headliner removal for cable keeping? (for GoPro power) Oil Filter wrench for 2.7L? HELP!!!! Deck doesn’t turn on. Remote Tailgate Lock 2023 Tacoma Alternative to Dometic and Arb fridge reccomendations? TacomaBeast stereo upgrade

Functional hood insert

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Busanostra, Apr 2, 2019.

  1. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:15 PM
    #1
    Busanostra

    #1
    Busanostra [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2019
    Member:
    #288867
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Busa
    Vehicle:
    2019 YRS SPORTS
    None
    Is there aftermarket hood scope grill or insert I can buy to make my hood Functional?
    I don't want to modify them but rather looking for flow thru air grill or plastic insert. 2019 TRD sports
    Thank you
     
    Busanostra, Apr 2, 2019
    #1
  2. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:18 PM
    #2
    ICU1

    #2
    ICU1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2016
    Member:
    #196340
    Messages:
    4,531
    Gender:
    Male
    YouTube is your friend
     
    ICU1, Apr 2, 2019
    #2
  3. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:24 PM
    #3
    Bertw192

    #3
    Bertw192 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2017
    Member:
    #225852
    Messages:
    14,442
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bert
    Seattle, WA
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD OR DCSB
    All the things!
    I don't know of any...

    But maybe more importantly, what's your intent?

    Reduce underhood temps? Are they an issue so far with your truck? A forward facing scoop is not good for reducing underhood temps when located in front of the radiator.

    Ram air intake? Plumbing it into the stock airbox isn't going to be very simple. Also, I doubt it would help increase airflow, as the truck isn't currently "starving" for air.

    To be "functional"? Fair enough, but I don't think it will provide any sort of function, other than allowing debris and water into the engine bay.

    I'm sure this post is going to stir up debate... it has in previous postings.
     
    Bertw192, Apr 2, 2019
    #3
    Spare Parts and na8rboy like this.
  4. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:24 PM
    #4
    na8rboy

    #4
    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,675
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    Won't do anything, but let more water and dirt in to engine compartment.
     
    na8rboy, Apr 2, 2019
    #4
    tcjacado likes this.
  5. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:25 PM
    #5
    Busanostra

    #5
    Busanostra [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2019
    Member:
    #288867
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Busa
    Vehicle:
    2019 YRS SPORTS
    None
    I watched 2 youtube, so far what I found was modification not what I'm looking for plug and play.
     
    Busanostra, Apr 2, 2019
    #5
  6. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:28 PM
    #6
    Busanostra

    #6
    Busanostra [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2019
    Member:
    #288867
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Busa
    Vehicle:
    2019 YRS SPORTS
    None
    Well, I live in South Florida (key west) and it's so hot here during summer. I can sacrifice dirt and water for good engine cooling.
     
    Busanostra, Apr 2, 2019
    #6
  7. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:29 PM
    #7
    IRISHFAN

    #7
    IRISHFAN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2019
    Member:
    #277671
    Messages:
    191
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    SE Pennsylvania, Elverson
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tacoma TRD Sport DCSB 4X4 M/T Cement Gray.
    Stock
    You won’t get any cooling effect. Could make it worse. Trust the Toyota engineer’s.
     
    IRISHFAN, Apr 2, 2019
    #7
    Sclarpepplar and RyanL like this.
  8. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:31 PM
    #8
    na8rboy

    #8
    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,675
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    Nothing out there, that I know of. Need to get Dremel out, and have at her.
     
    na8rboy, Apr 2, 2019
    #8
  9. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:36 PM
    #9
    splitbolt

    #9
    splitbolt Voodoo Witch Doctor

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2010
    Member:
    #32761
    Messages:
    7,858
    Gender:
    Male
    NW Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD OFFROAD DCSB MGM
    The hood scoop can never be made "functional".
    Research; hood scoops, positive/negative pressure, ram air effect...
     
    splitbolt, Apr 2, 2019
    #9
  10. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:38 PM
    #10
    4x4Runner

    #10
    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2006
    Member:
    #7
    Messages:
    25,215
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Drunken Sailor
    Not north, not south, not west, mostly east
    Vehicle:
    1WD
    nuttin fancy
    That’s what the radiator and coolant does.

    If you ever watch water droplets on your hood you’ll notice they dance around slowly. This is because the hood is an area of low turbulence as the air moves over it (about 2”-3” above the hood). Opening the hood scoop is going to have a minimally beneficial result.
     
    4x4Runner, Apr 2, 2019
    #10
    El Duderino, RyanL, tcjacado and 1 other person like this.
  11. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM
    #11
    tcjacado

    #11
    tcjacado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195947
    Messages:
    41,584
    This would have been a good thread for yesterday.
    Nothing out there plug and play for a scope or a scoop op. Sorry sol
     
    tcjacado, Apr 2, 2019
    #11
    na8rboy likes this.
  12. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM
    #12
    Anchovy

    #12
    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2017
    Member:
    #229096
    Messages:
    6,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    TRD Ferguson
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Off Road (OVTuned)
    There IS a company that makes hoods with a functional “ram-air” hood scoop. But that wouldn’t do anything unless you modify your stock intake airbox
     
    Anchovy, Apr 2, 2019
    #12
  13. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:43 PM
    #13
    Jowett

    #13
    Jowett Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2016
    Member:
    #186182
    Messages:
    1,635
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    North Adams, MA
    Lexus RC-F shows how to do it.
    IMG_2597.jpg
     
    Jowett, Apr 2, 2019
    #13
  14. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:43 PM
    #14
    Atl_taco_

    #14
    Atl_taco_ Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2018
    Member:
    #253012
    Messages:
    333
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sam
    ATL
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM OR
    Atl_taco_, Apr 2, 2019
    #14
  15. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:44 PM
    #15
    Anchovy

    #15
    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2017
    Member:
    #229096
    Messages:
    6,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    TRD Ferguson
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Off Road (OVTuned)
    Anchovy, Apr 2, 2019
    #15

Products Discussed in

BaseLayer Floor Mats for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2025) Double Cab – Made in USA – Premium All-Weather Mats for TRD/SR/SR5/Limited – Automatic Transmission Only (NOT for Hybrid) Front and Rear (Gray Logo)
$149.94
NOCO Boost GB40: 1000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines
$91.21
GoPro Cameras Grab Bag (GoPro Official Mount)
$18.88
5203-2NSL Nachi Double Row Angular Contact Bearing 17x40x17.5 Sealed
$57.79
Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
$160.00
Midland – MXT115 - 15 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Trails Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm - 8 Repeater Channels Extended Range - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts
$160.04
Freedom Off-Road Front Upper Control Arms for 2-4" Lift Compatible with 05-23 Tacoma
$390.00
KYB SM5640 - Mount Kit
$28.56
89341-0C010 Parking Sensor 89341-0C011 89341-0R030 89341-0R031 89341-0R060 for Toyota RAV4 Tundra Tacoma
$13.99
Vrabocry 10pcs 5mm LED Diode Light Diffused Frosted Round Lens with 8mm Panel Mount 12V Universal Flush Dash Board Indicator Panel Socket Lights for Cars Boats lamp Bulb (Green 10pcs)
$6.99
nextzett 92100815 Kristall Klar Washer Fluid 1:200 Concentrate - 8.5 fl. oz., Green
$12.95
Ltvystore 20Pack 10MM 12V White LED Pre Wired Prewired 7.87" Lamp Light Bulb Prewired Emitting Diode& 20Pack Black 10MM LED Plastic Clip Holder Display Panel (Red)
$11.99
Milton S-921 Pencil Tire Pressure Gauge, Passenger Car, With Built-in Deflator Valve, Durable Plated Brass, Pressure Measured In PSI & kPa
$7.99
KIWEN Sunglasses Holders for Car Sun Visor, Magnetic Leather Sunglass Glasses Eyeglass Clip for Car (2, Gray)
$7.99
GoaMotors 30pcs 90189-06236 Fender Liner Screw Grommet, Wheelhouse Liner Splash Shield Bumper Cover Screw Grommet Nut Fit for Toyota for Lexus for Highlander Prius Tundra LC500 RC200t RC300 RC350
$7.99
KEVWR Universal LED License Plate Light Running Lamp Reverse Lights Tail Light Assembly for Car Trailer UTV ATV Truck RV Boat, Extremely Bright LED License Plate Lights, White (6000K)
$7.89
Remote Fob Car Transponder Key for Toyota (TOY44H-PT, H Chip)
$9.94
LIZAPUS Heater Blower Motor Connector Pigtail Compatible with Toyota Tacoma. 2016–2023. 87103-04050 6" 12Awg Harness New
$14.99
Dsnaduo 1PC M24x1.5 Stainless Steel Transmission/Front Differential Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Fit for 08-20 Lexus GX460 LX570; Toyota 4Runner FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser Tacoma Tundra, Replace 90341-24014
$16.88
Sptchapn 1" Ball Mount Adapter Camera Holder for Garmin/Gopro Hero Sport Cameras Compatible with RAM Mounts(Black-2)
$16.84
Radioddity DB20-G GMRS Mobile Radio for Car Vehicle, 20W Long Range Two Way Radio with Cigarette Lighter Plug, 500 Channels, VOX, Display Sync, for Off Road Overlanding 4x4
$109.99
Renogy 120W ShadowFlux Anti-Shading N-Type Solar Panel, 12V 120 Watt Solar Panel 25% High-Efficiency, PV Module Power Charger for RV Marine Rooftop Farm Battery and Other Off-Grid Applications
$124.99
BougeRV Yuma 100W Compact CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel, The Most Flexible Solar Panel with Tape for Easy Installation (Compact Version)
$279.99
GUTA RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System - 4 External Sensors (0-188 PSI) RV TPMS, Solar Charging, 6 Alarm Modes, High-end Backlight LCD Display, Automatic Sleep Mode
$159.99
Odyssey Battery ODX-AGM31M Extreme Series AGM Battery
$543.98
VEVOR Acoustic Foam Panels, 24 Pack 12 x 12 x 2"es, Pyramid Soundproof Wall Panels,Fire-Resistant Acoustic Panels,Sound Dampening Absorbing Panels for Studio Wall and Ceiling,Black
$30.99
Tire Pressure Sensor, Car TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System LCD Cigarette Lighter USB 4 Internal Sensor, Black
$79.20
Midland - MXTA26 MicroMobile 6DB Gain Whip Antenna - Quadruple Signal Output - 32” Antenna
$59.99
Seaforie PK3B634JS0 Power Tailgate Lock Kit Compatible with Toyota Tundra 5.5' & 6.5' Bed PK3B6-34JS0
$58.99
DPAccessories Black M12x1.50 Lug Nuts for Aftermarket Wheels - Closed End Spline Tuner - 34mm (1.35") Tall - Set of 24 - D5246P-2308/24
$45.00
Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve Plug M12x1.25x12mm Steel - Clean, Easy, NO Tool Oil Change - Includes Oil Drain Plug, Washer, Cap, Connector, Hose Compatible with: Most Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti
$47.45
DICMIC Power Tailgate Bed Remote Lock Assembly Kit Compatible with 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma Short Wheelbase Bed Replace# PK3B6-35JS0
$67.98
dasaita USB Tire Pressure Monitoring System, with 4 Internal Sensors for Android Head Unit, Car Tire Diagnostic Tool Support Bar and PSI Suit, APP Real-time Tire Pressure Monitor System (0-116 PSI)
$79.98
Tire Pressure Sensor, Car TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitor System with 4 Internal Sensors for
$82.84
McGard 84657 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - for 6 Lug Wheels,20 Lug Nuts / 4 Locks / 1 Key / 1 Storage Pouch
$78.56
Preset, Pre-Greased And Pre-Sealed Bearing Module Assembly
$76.70
Genuine Toyota Parts - Wire, Engine Room, N (82114-04010), Black
$76.00
Gorilla Automotive 21134ETBC Black 12mm x 1.50 Thread Size Chrome Finish Small Diameter 6-Lug Kit, (Pack of 24)
$49.95
For Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 Power Heated Textured Black Side Door View Mirror Passenger Right
$54.55
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ Bluetooth OBD II Scanner Wireless Car Diagnostic Scan Tool Check Engine Code Reader for iOS & Android
$41.98
FAHREN H11/H8/H9 Light Bulb, 33000LM Super Bright, 6500K Cool White H11 Fog Light Bulb, IP68 Waterproof, Pack of 2
$39.99
ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal Compatible with Toyota Tacoma
$32.50
To Top