Air scoop on engine hood

I have a 2006 Tacoma TRD, when I take a close look at the air scoop on the engine hood i don't think it actually works. does anyone know if they (Toyota) has put these in place for looks only?

 

Just for looks.

 

Yes, they are for looks only.

 

It's only for looks, it's dammed in the back, you can of course do as I've done and removed the dam and open it up keeps under hood temps a little lower and much cooler in low speed offroading but it's certainly no intake.

 

thank you very much you all. Now I can take it apart and paint it without a worry.

 

I disagree. I misplaced my dyno test printout but the extra 40hp my skeewp confirmed to provide will allow me to get a 2nd gear scratch.

 

Haha! The ole, "couldnt print your alignment sheet because our printer is down"

And of course on a dyno the skewp is working more!

 

I have a high intensity driving light in the scoop, bracket and light sold by a TW member..
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hood-scoop-led-lightbar-bracket-by-c4fab.353700/