Intercooling W/O Hood Scoop?

[MSSLGECKO]

I've got an MKII Toyota MR2 IC that I intend to install on my EA81T Wagon (lifted). However, I would prefer to avoid adding a hood scoop because I think it will look strange on the wagon.

 

So, I'm seeking solutions to use an Air-to-Air IC w/o a hood scoop. Has anyone installed one w/o? Is there an alternate placement of the IC that might work? Thoughts & objections?

[Durania]

Whats wrong with a front mount?

[MSSLGECKO]

I don't know where a FMIC would fit, and it would need to be protected from me running into things off-road. I will have to examine more closely to see if there is space in the front area.

[TheSubaruJunkie]

I ran my RX with a TMIC and no scoop. I could still tell a difference. I would definatly recommend it, its better than nothing at all

[MSSLGECKO]

Was that with a fan mounted on the TMIC? How dramatic is the difference between fan only and scooped?

[TheSubaruJunkie]

No fan. I did stack some washers between the bolts on the hood hinge. Both between the body and the hinge, and the hood and the hinge. It raised the hood alittle to help air flow.

 

Not sure how dramatic the difference is cause i never got to put a scoop on my RX, but im sure it could only help.

 

The Saab 900 mounted their IC in the fender originally. Thats an option i was knocking around, but I wanted the least amount of pipe as possible. Another reason I didnt do TMIC.