just picked up a 1983 daytona with the 305 cfi...I am curious on how the hood scoops operates...I see that it has a few electric wires running out of system .\

what controls the opening of this scoop...is it tempature? or increase on the gas pedal? or ......??????

 

First welcome to the forum.You might want to post this in the History/Restoration forum or ask one of the moderators to move it there.

But to answer you question.The ECM controls the inlet door opening.It reads throttle positon thru the TPS(throttle position sensor)and tempature does come into play.The ECM reads engine temp thru the CTS(coolant temp switch mounted at the fron of the intake just behind the alternator).It doesn't allow the air door to open until the motor reaches operating temp.There is a solenoid on the hood assembly that actually opens the air door.The solenoid is actuated by a relay that is mounted on the driver's side firewall(the MAPS sensor and fuel pump relay are mounted there too).

Our 2 cars have motors in common as you can see from my signature.The Z28's air door assembly is different in looks but operates the same as your T/A.

Do you have pictures to post as there are a lot of people who'd like to see her.And there's also another member trying to get a Daytona pacecar reunion together for next year(again check the History forum)).

 

thanks for that detailed info...

answers plenty....

btw...in what section would i post pics..?

 

You are most welcome and I'm glad to have been of some help.I'm learning wit mine as I go along too.
As for posting picture most do in the Auto Detailing Forum.Or in the interior forums.