Hood Swap

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Moze

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Does anyone know if its possible to swap the 1999 plain hood from a 4Runner Limited for the hood with the scoop in it. I think it was the Sport model. Are they the same hood demention wise?

You can by and aftermarket replacement hood with the scoop for about $250. I have heard they don't line up right????
 
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If you are willing to lay out the dough, it can happen. Don't hold your breath waiting for someone to trade. It cost me $1K to do mine.

Koz
 

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So beings that you spent that much I would guess you had to rework the whole front end to make it fit?

Thats a sharp looking rig by the way

So other than having a scoop in it what is the big difference that makes it not fit right? They look the same.
 
Moze said:
So beings that you spent that much I would guess you had to rework the whole front end to make it fit?

Thats a sharp looking rig by the way

So other than having a scoop in it what is the big difference that makes it not fit right? They look the same.
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It's a complete hood swap. not just swaping the scoop over and making your own hole on your old hood. No work required, other than a few nuts and bolts to get the old hood off and new one on.
 
I bought my 99 Limited with a 2002 Sport scooped hood and 2002 Sport grill installed. The prior owner did the whole thing for about $700 (including color matching the grill).

The lines look great to me and the hood appears to fit like stock. I don't know if there were and modifications done, but the front quarter panels were not replace and are the original 99 version.

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That's Andy's old truck isn't it? Very distinct look and a very nice Runner.


A 3rd gen hoods will fit on all 3rd gens period with no modifications.

I love the scoop......
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RonMAIDEN said:
That's Andy's old truck isn't it? Very distinct look and a very nice Runner.
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Yes it is. x3 He put it together nice. It's fun to drive and seems to go just about anywhere.

The scoop is a great look.
 
Thanks guys I did catch that his rig was newer but I had still heard that some people had to replace front quarter panels. But it sounds like thats not the case. It looks like I'll be ordering a new hood this weekend.

Now my next question is, Is it worth cutting a hole to make the scoop functional. I would think the cold are would be benificial on my supercharger and top end? :biggrin2:
 
Moze said:
Now my next question is, Is it worth cutting a hole to make the scoop functional. I would think the cold are would be benificial on my supercharger and top end? :biggrin2:
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Mine is closed. I'm not sure how functiontal it will be beyond providing a vent to lower the engine compartment temps. I would be worried about rain, snow, dirt, etc. getting in the compartment.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Making it functional isn't worth the trouble with the minimal gains if any you'd actually see and not tto mention the crap that will collect in your engine bay.
 
I called my dealer and he quoted me a little over $170 for the scoop insert and hardware and most people I know that do the 3rd gen scoop for about $600-700 including paint.

Where'd you get your prices sicne that's the highest I've ever heard......or are you talking 4th gen hood?

I didn't include the underhood insulation since most can mod the existing insulation to fit the sport hood.
 
RonMAIDEN said:
I called my dealer and he quoted me a little over $170 for the scoop insert and hardware and most people I know that do the 3rd gen scoop for about $600-700 including paint.

Where'd you get your prices sicne that's the highest I've ever heard......or are you talking 4th gen hood?

I didn't include the underhood insulation since most can mod the existing insulation to fit the sport hood.
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I looked at what would be needed to mod the non-scoop insulation and seen issues that I was not comfortable with. Based on the fact that I keep vehicles for a long time, I chose to do it the right way (sorry I don't do abortions).

If you price the insulation you will see that the price I posted was accurate.

Remember the insert also has to be painted, separately.

Koz
 
Remeber this isn't a 4th gen project

OEM hood $300 shipped

Insert and hardware $160 diff dealer quote

Paint $250 Quoted for full clear coat on the hood and insert and warranty from the shop

Insulator $140

I got $850 done the right way and complete. Throw in taxes and misc and it's still under $900 which is pricey but still cheaper than what you were getting and it's painted.
 
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This is one of the 3 mods on my list, and this is the next one on I want to do. Do any of you all think that if I were to do this, blending into the fenders is really all that necessary? I have an 04. The dealer wants to charge 1200 for the paint job if I were to bring the a sport hood to paint. The girl on the phone told me they will not paint the hood if I bring it to them solo. It has to be the whole car.
 
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