Hood SCOOP 2500HD

[mattymax]

I have been a very loyal Chevy/GM guy. 

Owned a 2002-1500 then went to a 2007-1500 and I currently own a 2011-2500HD.  I love the truck but have had it for about 6 years now and I am starting to look at new trucks.  I am looking for my next truck to be a diesel just because I have never owned a diesel and Its one of those things I have always wanted.  I do minimal towing, no plowing, and light work out of my truck (pick up pavers, trees, ex for my landscaping business) 

So lets talk SCOOPS !!!  

I have to say that the HOOD scoop on the new HD is horrible.   I cant get passed it when looking at these new trucks.  I have loved my chevy's but I am considering a different truck all together. 

Anyone else turned off completely from these SCOOPS>> 

-Matt 

[Rosco]

I actually love it. I am looking at a 2019 gasser, and have wondered if I could get the diesel hood and install it!

I guess you could do the other way around. Maybe we can work out a swap

[CRApex]

I think they look great too..Bottom line is it doesn't really matter what everyone else thinks, only you.  If you don't like it, don't buy it.

[Zachlovesfood]

Could always swap for the previous year hood without the scoop. I’m sure there’s plenty of people who’d love to trade hoods! I know I would... I’m partial to the scoop.


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[gearheadesw]

Or, trade it on here for money and a regular hood....

[BNSF]

It's not only the look, it's the functionality of it. Love it !!!

Edited November 24, 2018 by BNSF

[MAX FIX]

I love mine. , even at a glance it says DURAMAX.

[CO-Stark]

Yeah it is a functional scoop to help that Duramax breathe. You could look at a 2015-2016 that didn't have the scoop, or look into a swap as others have suggested. If you intend to swap, do a little research on the difference in air-flow. Wouldn't think it would change things too much, but I also wouldn't bet a new diesel motor on it.

[doverarjim]

Before I removed the hood with the scoop I would check and make sure you can find a safe place to get all the air you Duramax needs, I popped the hood on mine the other day with it idling and could not believe the pull of air into the engine, it had a slight whistle to it!!!  Just my two cents worth, also coming from an 11 truck myself I hated that black fake hood object on them, I had mine painted body color the first chance I had and then did not mind it so much after that.  Also when you are behind the wheel of your L5P you don't see the scoop anyways!!! 

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Scoop and the grill w horizontal bars looks great IMO.   But at least the scoop is not just for design , it is necessary for the big air suckers...

[jerseytaylor]

heres a question, lets say OP swapped out the scoop hood to a non-scoop and then needed warrantied engine work to be done...would this give GM leverage to deny the claim? i know they need to prove it caused the issue but...just a hypothetical question

[Icutmetl]

Nope, I love it. Plus, it’s 100% functional.

[AJE]

I'm sad it's not on the gas powered trucks as well.

[2017HD]

Looking at the new 2020 HDs the scoop appears to be more recessed. It will also come on all HDs but is only functional on the DMax.