I've done some searches but different ppl seem to like diff hoods. I'm undecided on whether to get a Cervini 2.5" cowl hood or Goodmark 2.5" cowl hood. Roughly how much lighter is the Cervini when compared to the Goodmark? I like the look of the Cervini better, however I have the feeling that the fiberglass is weaker and would crack over time. Goodmark is 45 minutes from me so I could save a ton on freight if I picked it up from the factory.

 

Goodmark is a good hood. Also you might want to look at the Harwood 2" show hood. It is finished smooth underneath and look flawless.

 

i have a goodmark steel 4 inch and i couldnt be happier

 

Pic????

 

A local restoration company can get me a Goodmark 2.5" cowl hood for $438 out the door. Thats about $200 cheaper than a Cervini.

 

well i dont really have a good pic of the hood but this is kinda close

 

Does anyone know if a 2.5" cowl will clear a Edel Perf RPM Air Gap, 1" spacer, 700DP with a 14x3" air cleaner?

 

it probably will with a drop base..

 

I bought one from Champion Fiberglass products and am completely happy with it. It took very little prep to paint.

http://www.championfiberglassproducts.com/chevy.html

 

I need a for sure yes or no. I don't want to spend that kind of money on a chance.

 

I am running the RPM Air Gap intake with a Holley 750, dropbase with 2" filter under a stock 92 Z28 hood. I have about 1/2 inch clearance. So yeah, you will be fine with the 2.5 in hood.

 

How much of a drop base though? Mine might be a 1/2"-1" drop base at most.

 

I did some rough measuring tonight. I laid a straight edge across the top edge of the fenders and measure how far air cleaner is sitting above the fender and came up with 2.5" roughly. When they say a 2.5" cowl, how do they measure it? I just want make sure I dont order a hood that won't fit.

 

Are you already running the intake with a dropbase under the stock hood?

If so and all you want to do is add a 1" spacer, then you dont have to worry going to a 2.5 in cowl. You will be fine and should be able to go to a taller air filter.

 

I currently have no hood at all. My air cleaner sticks about 2.5" above the fenders. I had to run a 1" spacer to clear the accl pump arm on my carburetor.