[CuriousJ0N]

Just wondering if anybody has any problems with the Glassworks fiberglass hood with the scoop for the 01 and up tacos. Do you have any problems in the winter with water getting in when accidentally taking a huge puddle too fast? Thanks!

Also, they say it bolts right up, does it really?

 

[CuriousJ0N]

If you hit a puddle hard enough to get water though the scoop, you'll have more problems than a wet motor.. you could get the fan to pull forward and hit the radiator.

I guess I better watch it then. This year alone, I've hit unseen puddles twice. That problem never went through my mind. Thanks!

 

[CuriousJ0N]

just adding my $.02 as this is on my 2000

i have had water/mud splash over the whole truck and have had no problems other than a dirty engine. as a whole, your motor will get more dirt on it than without the scoop, but that just means you have to wash it more often

as for bolting up , yes it does but...
it does not come pre drilled, you have to drill and tap all the holes yourself

hope that helps... :xbeer1:

Thanks! I think those are the answers I was looking for. I'm not looking to ford through water crossings or anything, just concerned about the whole splashing thing. I've had water slow me down from 35 mph to 15 mph w/o hitting the brakes. Second thing is I don't worry about how the engine looks... as long as it runs. I don't like to wash that part of the truck.

 

[CuriousJ0N]

I know of people who have had cracks form on the corners of the scoop openings. Make sure to use the poly hood pin kits from AutoFab, they will help cut down on the damage from vibration. My scooped hood has the cracks, but the hood has seen a very tough life.

So then you definately have to get pins, huh? Sorry, I'm new to the fiberglass body parts stuff. Only fiberglass I'm used to is for sub boxes. It no longer uses the stock latch?

 

[CuriousJ0N]

Thanks Corey! Since you've installed a couple of these, about how long does it take to actually prep the hood to fit properly? Also, do you have any input on the cowl issue described by the others?