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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: jughed] #217131
02/09/09 03:12 PM
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My actual opinon is there is nothing wrong with a cowl hood on a mopar providing it looks good. "Looking good", I realize, is subjective. My only problem with alot of the ones i have seen on E-bodys is the hood is too long and you get something that looks like DTs monstrosity! LOL That is not good. Yes, the cowl type scoop looks best when it is blended in with the entire lengh of the hood. But on such a long hood, this is almost impossible to do. IMO, I think you would be better off with the AAR type hood.

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: B1Fish540] #217132
02/10/09 04:57 PM
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Hello everyone,

I just want to say thank you for all your opinions! I ended up going with a 4" cowl from glasstek. It's the same as Wade Metzingers.

It's not a big deal if it doesnt turn out the way I'd like it to because I still have the hood scoop to go back to.

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #217133
02/10/09 05:33 PM
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I think you'll really like Glass-tek's cowl, I like it better than others I've seen, mostly how natural it looks on the car as they gradually bring in the cowl from the very front of the hood, I see others that don't start until 6 to 9 inches in and the ramp up real steep and I don't like those.

FYI, mine is a 4 3/4 not a 4. The didn't make a 4 when I bought mine and the next step was 6 and I thought that would be too much. But with my 3" air cleaner it just rubs on the bottom of the hood.


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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: WadeMetzinger] #217134
02/10/09 08:22 PM
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Mine has the extended 6" cowl scoop from glasstek and it fits the lines of the car nicely. I originally bought the 8" scoop and it didn't look right (See DT's pic), mostly because of the ramp in the front. Also, with the 8" I wouldn't have been able to see the bottom of the tree in the left lane. The 6" starts at the front of the hood, the rise looks right, and there is enough room for a TR too. Good Luck

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #217135
02/10/09 09:34 PM
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i think the cowl would be best on your cuda.....the six pack looks good on boxy shaped mopars..

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #217136
02/10/09 10:33 PM
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Hello everyone,

I just want to say thank you for all your opinions! I ended up going with a 4" cowl from glasstek. It's the same as Wade Metzingers.

It's not a big deal if it doesnt turn out the way I'd like it to because I still have the hood scoop to go back to.




Hope you don't mind me asking but, How much did it end up being? including shipping etc.
You can PM me if you want, I am going to get a 6" cowl for the Challenger soon.

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: Keith Richards] #217137
02/10/09 10:40 PM
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pm sent.

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: TheBlackCar] #217138
02/10/09 10:41 PM
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Mine has the extended 6" cowl scoop from glasstek and it fits the lines of the car nicely. I originally bought the 8" scoop and it didn't look right (See DT's pic), mostly because of the ramp in the front. Also, with the 8" I wouldn't have been able to see the bottom of the tree in the left lane. The 6" starts at the front of the hood, the rise looks right, and there is enough room for a TR too. Good Luck




That's the one I ended up getting. It's defintly a long cowl.

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: jughed] #217139
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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: DaKuda] #217140
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SO Crystal comes walking in here thinking I am looking at porn with the way I am carrying on and I say no you need to see this red 340 Cuda!!!!


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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: Irun5snd8th] #217141
02/11/09 01:52 AM
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Eric Paul!! I haven't talked to you in ages. How the heck have you been?

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #217142
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I'll through in my vote for a tall 6-pak.

P.S. Cowl scoops look great on chevies

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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ProStDodge] #217143
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We are great down here. Getting married in a month and then its time to get it on. Really pumped about the upcoming season.
So whats happening out west? When is the first race for all you upper left coast Mopars?


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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: Irun5snd8th] #217144
02/11/09 02:42 AM
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We are great down here. Getting married in a month and then its time to get it on. Really pumped about the upcoming season.
So whats happening out west? When is the first race for all you upper left coast Mopars?




Chris is busy on the practice tree, he has about 2 more months before our season really get underway and I can put a whoopin on him.


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Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: Triple Threat] #217145
02/11/09 03:21 AM
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Dustin and I shall throw down.

I'm just waiting to get my car done to do some pre season testing! CONGRATS on getting married...esp to a pretty girl thats into racing! RIGHT ON!!!!!

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: moparguy7074] #217146
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Bucket seats did come from the factory in Mopars. Cowl hoods never did.




close minded people like yourself is what ruins the mopar world

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: dthemi] #217147
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Here's what NOT to do!!!!!! LOL






Must have been that Georgia sun LMAO

Re: Need opinion on a new hood! [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #217148
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I had an areo scoop and switched to a cowl because of class rules. Because I have a sheetmetal intake an 8"cowl was the only one that would fit.I didn't want it at first because its hard to see the tree in the left lane, but it gets a lot of attention on a yellow duster and I'm getting used to it now! I just bought the harwood scoop and my brother molded and painted it. Much cheaper than buying a complete hood.the cowl would look good on your car.

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