Outback hoodscoop on a 94 wagon....

94.GT.Wagon · Post by **94.GT.Wagon** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:49 am

I've had thoughts of grafting an Outback hoodscoop to the hood on my 94 wagon. I had my brother do a little photoshop to give me an idea what it would look like. I think it looks pretty sweet but thought I'd get some other opinions as well.....

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James614 · Post by **James614** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:12 am

I like it. Aren't the hoods from the 2nd gen 2.5GT/Outback really from the JDM twin-turbo cars anyway? Much better profile than typical Impretzel scoops IMO, although it'll be a pita to have it molded into our hoods without looking like a hack job.

Subaru_Nation555 · Post by **Subaru_Nation555** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:28 am

I think it looks fantastic! Think it's only possible through a body shop?

SiCkSTi04 · Post by **SiCkSTi04** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:39 am

forget the scoop i like the car itself lol

Zoo Mob · Post by **Zoo Mob** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:10 am

Looks dumb, needs to be way bigger, think Chevy v-8 blower.

James614 · Post by **James614** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:10 pm

Subaru_Nation555 wrote:Think it's only possible through a body shop?

That can be done at home, just need access to welding equipment, and some mad body filler skills.

94.GT.Wagon · Post by **94.GT.Wagon** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:39 pm

I'm in luck! I happen to be a professional body man...
Thanks for the tip Zoomob, I was thinking more along the lines of 98-up Trans Am WS6. I bet nobody's done that. Maybe chrome side pipes too.
If y'all didn't see my thread awhile back, here's what the car looked like when I bought it for $300.

And now....

magicmike · Post by **magicmike** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:55 pm

wow amazing job!

James614 · Post by **James614** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:13 pm

Holy crap

that's some good work.

SiCkSTi04 · Post by **SiCkSTi04** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:21 pm

so did you leave the front dumper strip out or did you fill it in? hard to tell from the front shots.

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:08 am

Yeah that stupid plastic strip with the chrome trim around the whole damn car is the worst part about these cars. That and the hideous legacy badge on the side of the car on 90-91. Which I can't remove because it'll leave holes exposed. But if I ever paint this car you can bet those will come with off and I'll do something about that ugly strip too.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:47 am

Do you know for sure that the 'Legacy' badges on the sedans are secured via hardware? Most of the other trim is secured with double-sided tape, including the side molding. Would seem uncharacteristic for Subaru to use different methods of securing trim pieces, especially in a spot that would seem difficult to access from behind the panel. Does anyone know for sure?

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:07 am

'Legacy' badges are held in by two plastic pins and some kind of adhesive. They didn't want those things to fall off.

RJ93SS · Post by **RJ93SS** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:02 am

if your scoop is plastic your screwed, although there is a new product that will bond plastic to anything, but bondo and fiberglass will crack.

if it's a metal scoop, i think it will look sick

94.GT.Wagon · Post by **94.GT.Wagon** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:08 am

If I do it, I'll be buying an Outback hood, cutting out the portion with the scoop, cutting an identical hole in my (or another donor) hood, and welding the new section in. Should be an adventure to not warp the hood.

As for the rub strip on the front bumper, I filled it. The bumper was torn right through the rub strip so I just decided to eliminate it. I love the look and have given some serious consideration to smoothing out the moldings on the doors and fenders, as well as the rear bumper. Perhaps this summer I can do some more experimenting.

James614 · Post by **James614** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:21 pm

What do you use to fill the rub strips? Is it just resin jelly or some special stuff?

brodie.gordon · Post by **brodie.gordon** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:30 am

if you made this hood, i would buy one! i love that style scoop.

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