3" vs 4" cowl hood
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3" vs 4" cowl hood
Hi, as the title indicates i'm trying to decide between a 3" and a 4" cowl hood. Its going on a 89 iroc. I want something that will look nice but not block my view of the road and traffic too much while driveing. Any thought or opinions. Any pics would be helpfull as well.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
I had a 4" cowl on my 84 Z, I'm 5' 10" and it didn't block very much of my vision, I daily drove the car b/c it was the only thing I had when I was 19. It did take a little getting used to, but I never ran into anything! haha
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
For whatever reason it wont allow me to enlarge this pic from the driver seat. But this pic is taken with my head back against the head rest for somewhat of a driver's view. It makes visibility look worse than it really is in this pic
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
Well I had a Harwood on my 84 Z and it was perfect. Didn't require anything except trimming the front part of it which they leave long intentionally acording to Harwood.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
I have a 4 inch VFN I just traded for. Fits perfect and like the previous post said, you just need to trim the front edge/lip. Not the best pics but best I can do right now...
Will have some better pics once the car is finished with paint.
Will have some better pics once the car is finished with paint.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
2.5 or 3" IMHO is the way to go. 4" is flat out too big.
That, and most all of the 4" hoods are made with the 1st gen camaro body line/ridge going down the center. It looks, well, Ugh.
That, and most all of the 4" hoods are made with the 1st gen camaro body line/ridge going down the center. It looks, well, Ugh.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
go for the sunoco cowl. its 2.5-3" clearence and looks great. You don't see them too often either.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
my sig pic is the 2.5 inch goodmark steel hood...they say 2.5 but its more of a little over 3. I daily drive mine and i can see everything no problem. But I am also 6'1
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
dear lord.. i dont like 4inch cowls
unless of course you got a big block 
then its suiting. Last edited by BrandonSB; Jan 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM. Reason: cause i wanted to :)
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
I'm on my phone right know, so I can't upload any pics of my car, search. hugger 91. and ull find a bunch of pics, my car has a 4inch goodmark steel hood.
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Re: 3" vs 4" cowl hood
Unless you need the room or have something under the hood to back up the look stay with a 3" cowl. Nothing worse then all show no go.
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