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i would go with a 4 inch cowl but with my set up i am 4 1/2 inches above the fender line with an air cleaner... def not looks but function.... by the way 87tpi350kid you dont have any clearance issues due to the fact that you are running tpi... if that was the case with my set-up i would just run the turbo hood i already have...
Last edited by 85SILVERBULLET; 04-03-2006 at 10:28 AM.
i used to have a pic, but not anymore...there is a blue camaro floatin around with a 6 inch hood and dual air cleaners stickin out of the hood, its a full out drag car...it looks fugly, i hate it...i'm not a big fan of the 4 inchers really either...i think you would agree if you saw one..
i used to have a pic, but not anymore...there is a blue camaro floatin around with a 6 inch hood and dual air cleaners stickin out of the hood, its a full out drag car...it looks fugly, i hate it...i'm not a big fan of the 4 inchers really either...i think you would agree if you saw one..
for some reason i can not bring myself to cut a hole in the hood and run some sort of hilborn scoop or blower hat. i considered running one of those new style bullit scoops but there is no air cleaner option. the car you are speaking about has a bolt on scoop. i want a full glass hood. much cleaner.
here is a pic of my car. what do you think would look the best as far as hood options.
Last edited by 85SILVERBULLET; 03-31-2006 at 06:24 PM.
here is a pic of my car with a hole in the stock hood. i am in a similar situation. super vic, 1"spacer, nx plate. now i got to much money in the motor and i'll have to save for a hood , and race season is here! i aint pertty but it works. i have a RA2 hood that fits when i take the spacer off , but i only have 1" above the carb . and it cuts a full 1/2 second of my 1/4 mile time.i am looking at the aero scoops as well. tall cowls are way to common now.
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not to be an a**hole but he isnt asking for anyones opinion on the subject, he is asking if anyone knows where he can get a 6" cowl hood, but here ya go...http://up22.com/camaro82.htm
Didnt notice it was a Firebird but anyways here is a pic of a Camaro with a 6" hood.... But you may be able to contact that company and they may be able to make you one.
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for some reason i can not bring myself to cut a hole in the hood and run some sort of hilborn scoop or blower hat. i considered running one of those new style bullit scoops but there is no air cleaner option. the car you are speaking about has a bolt on scoop. i want a full glass hood. much cleaner.
here is a pic of my car. what do you think would look the best as far as hood options.
other options? well, i think a four inch would fit your car, but then again that isnt the highest quality pic either.personally, id just take a fiberglass hood and cut it. im sure youve cut your car in other areas (alot of us have) and if its a fiberglass hood, who cares? not losing an original.
is there a reason your running an airfilter on a race-car? stick with the 4" hood and build a pan to seal the carb to the hood. you will probably end up running faster without the filter though. mine did, went a solid .3 seconds faster without the filter. even still, the car's hood is not flat and even with the fenders all the way across. i'd say you'd be perfectly fine with a 4" hood.
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yup 4" glasstek lift off. didn't even need any bondo, just sealed it and painted it. came out way nicer than other fiberglass hoods i've seen. and definately if i can fit my combo under the hood, you should be able to fit yours
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It's what he wants, not everyone else! 
But you may be able to contact that company and they may be able to make you one. 
