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Scoop or no skoooop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by steel wheels, Aug 6, 2022.

  1. Aug 7, 2022 at 6:40 AM
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    EarthCruzn

    EarthCruzn Well-Known Member

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    The new "Grill" scoop,...
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  2. Aug 7, 2022 at 6:52 AM
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    stftaco

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    Too bad there's nothing functional you can do with the faux scoop. :annoyed:
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2022 at 6:54 AM
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    Tacospike

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    I like my scoop. Put a light bar in it for function
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  4. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    steel wheels

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    and you keep coming back for more... ha ha ha.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    62CHTS

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    So far, my skewp has blocked one rock from hitting my windshield. A rock block?
     
  6. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    Buck Henry

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    So true! I'm retired so I got nothing better to do than sit around and watch you guys do a circle jerk over fake scoops, oil change intervals, etc. I really need a hobby!
     
  7. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:13 AM
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    62CHTS

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    Lol. I made the mistake of sharing that I did in an oil change in my "what I did to my third gen" post the other day. Funny so many people reallllllly care to make it known their intervals are perfect.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:13 AM
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    steel wheels

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    I've been retired 13 yrs. I have many hobbies.

    Maybe for you just taking a hike will do...
     
  9. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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    steel wheels

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    OK, so the Scoop is now functional...
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    EarthCruzn

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  11. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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    Trail Limo

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    Yup. The skoop is entirely personal preference. If you like it keep it. If you don't put it on a swap thread and get the hood u want!
     
  12. Aug 7, 2022 at 10:19 AM
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    The scoop has a negative impact on the vehicles aerodynamics. That's why the Sport needs a front air dam.
    This explains why the OffRoad with no air dam is rated at the same MPGs.
    (Please don't mention the Pro (scoop/no air dam), it blows my whole theory)
    LOL
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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  14. Aug 7, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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    Yep, and saying " oh that would be so so cool " while barfing...
     
  15. Aug 7, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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    SH10151

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    I love nonfictional scoops and intakes capped with cheap plastic.
     
  16. Aug 7, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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    EarthCruzn

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    Just wait for the plastic Turbo-4
     
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  17. Aug 7, 2022 at 11:47 AM
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    +1 on skinny gals........but I can take it or leave it on the scoop
     
  18. Aug 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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    RIX TUX

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  19. Aug 7, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    If you are wondering if a hood scoop reduced miles? Um. Anytime you lift, add any more weight to you truck,
    bigger tires , racks etc. This will really cause miles per gallon losses.

    A hood scoop would be so minimal. Even driving around with the tailgate down will cause mileage losses.

    The hood scoop is just for looks. Wish they had them on the TRD’s OR.
     
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  20. Aug 7, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    Clidarv

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    Truck didn’t come with it so I guess I don’t need it.
     

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