When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
So im currently rocking a bolt on cowl hood scoop on my 1967 Cutlass. I'd like to mix it up and add a shaker. I've got a spare 67 hood, and a scoop from a 2nd gen trans am. Anyone done this before? My first attempt went less than desired... So im pretty much gonna abandon this idea unless someone else knows some tricks. (Don't worry, the cowl scoop hides the make shift cuts)
If anyone needs a clean 67 hood or a late 70s trans am scoop, I've got one in Michigan lol. I'd happily trade it for a fiberglass cowl hood.
Honestly I think it will look poor, especially since the engine is not centered left to right. Also unless you have the means to put a nice rolled edge on the cut, it will look unfinished.
You would be better off selling a nice factory hood & spending that money towards a GOOD quality fiberglass hood. Notice I stressed good, as there are more
junk brands than good ones out there.
Honestly I think it will look poor, especially since the engine is not centered left to right. Also unless you have the means to put a nice rolled edge on the cut, it will look unfinished.
You would be better off selling a nice factory hood & spending that money towards a GOOD quality fiberglass hood. Notice I stressed good, as there are more
junk brands than good ones out there.
You do realize that the shaker goes the other way, right? As you have it, the opening is pointed at the low pressure area caused by the air going up over the leading edge of the grill. It faces backwards specifically to pull air from the high pressure at the base of the windshield.
You do realize that the shaker goes the other way, right? As you have it, the opening is pointed at the low pressure area caused by the air going up over the leading edge of the grill. It faces backwards specifically to pull air from the high pressure at the base of the windshield.
Yes im aware; I traded a 79 trans am for the cutlass. Unfortunately the engine sits so far back that to put it on correctly, I'd have to cut the rear of the hood off.
I can appreciate the workmanship, but not the aesthetics. Sorry, but a single shaker on a "double hump" hood just doesn't look like it belongs. Now, the 67 and 68 hoods are a much better fit to using that style shaker. I added an L88 scoop (which is a similar shape) to my first 68 442 (using the "flat" hood from a wagon) and it actually blended with the lines nicely.
I can appreciate the workmanship, but not the aesthetics. Sorry, but a single shaker on a "double hump" hood just doesn't look like it belongs. Now, the 67 and 68 hoods are a much better fit to using that style shaker. I added an L88 scoop (which is a similar shape) to my first 68 442 (using the "flat" hood from a wagon) and it actually blended with the lines nicely.
