Every once in a while Vanagon air scoops pop up on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vanagon-engine-air-scoop-set-/171021520649?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27d1ad4f09&vxp=mtr

Makes sense for the air cooled ones.  Or "cold air intake" if you still
have the stock piping/air cleaner parts. Or an air/oil cooler mounted on
the taillight "shelf".

-Dick-

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 1:42 PM, sailingfc @dslextreme.com <
sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> My '78 is the first generation.  '75 was the first year it was imported to
> the USA.  I believe the first production year was '74 in Germany.  '81 was
> the last year of gen 1.
>
> -Dick-
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 6:04 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Sorry, I'm not sure about the scoops, but I have a question. Is the '78
>> Scirocco the first generation or second generation Scirocco? I can't
>> remember when they changed. I almost bought a '75 Scirocco (first year I
>> believe) when my '73 Super Beetle was totaled, but I didn't. I really loved
>> the look of the first Scirocco, and there are so few of them left
>> around!     Jeff
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>>  Jeff Stewart
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>>
>> Anyone have any experience with those air scoops that attach to the rear
>> air
>> inlet grills? Were they "factory" options?  Are they effective?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Dick Wong-
>> 78 Scirocco
>> Original Owner
>> 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy)
>> Third Owner
>> 12 Golf TDI
>> Original Co-Owner
>>
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