Duster, lower profile cowl hood

Posted By: RMCHRGR

Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/05/15 08:34 PM

Does anyone know if there is someone out there that makes a lower profile, 2" cowl hood for a '71 Duster?

Searching around at the usual vendors you find mostly 4" + but not 2". Just looking for a little cool-guy style and a functional scoop, not a huge fan of larger scoops. I do actually need a little clearance with a taller intake so it would help with that too.

I bet I could have one made by someone but just wanted to see if there was an option somewhere.

Thanks,

- Greg

Posted By: OUTLAWD

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 04:02 PM

Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really.

Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop.

Good luck!

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 06:39 PM

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Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really.

Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop.

Good luck!

So could you make a mold for a 6" tall and narrower 6-pack scoop and how much? Thankxxx...............

Posted By: mshred

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 08:02 PM

Unlimited sells a 3 or 3.5" cowl hood for these cars...not 2" but it looks pretty short and wont be a hassle or expensive like getting one custom made

Posted By: RMCHRGR

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 08:50 PM

Quote:

Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really.

Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop.

Good luck!

I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength.

Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance.

2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 09:25 PM

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Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really.

Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop.

Good luck!

I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength.

Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance.

2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb.

I bought my hood for the Rampage from AAR.. all they
offered was a 2" cowl, I wanted a 6" cowl... but
they would re-do it to a 4" max so I had them do
that... I would think any company would modify a
hood for you... calling does wonders

Posted By: RMCHRGR

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 09:50 PM

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calling does wonders

Yeah, of course but why not ask here? I was actually going to call anyway but it's more better to post questions here.

Not trying to make a big deal out of it, just seems odd that this particular configuration wasn't listed by anyone. Do a Google search for Duster 2" cowl hood and there isn't one picture that comes up. Maybe there's a reason for that?

My guess is most guys that run a cowl hood on a Chrysler product want a taller one for various reasons so there's probably a limited market for a lower one. There's also production schedules, cost of custom molds, etc.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 10:08 PM

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calling does wonders

Yeah, of course but why not ask here? I was actually going to call anyway but it's more better to post questions here.

Not trying to make a big deal out of it, just seems odd that this particular configuration wasn't listed by anyone. Do a Google search for Duster 2" cowl hood and there isn't one picture that comes up. Maybe there's a reason for that?

My guess is most guys that run a cowl hood on a Chrysler product want a taller one for various reasons so there's probably a limited market for a lower one. There's also production schedules, cost of custom molds, etc.

MOST guys want the taller one.. hell 2" you can hardly
see any difference than a stock hood... JMO.. calling
is the only way ONCE you find a company that builds
the hood with any cowl... first thing is to find a
company that makes a quality part... I built the hood
thats on my car.. made it out of carbon fiber... no
one makes stuff for a P body

Posted By: OUTLAWD

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/06/15 11:37 PM

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Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really.

Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop.

Good luck!

I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength.

Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance.

2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb.

I bought my hood for the Rampage from AAR.. all they
offered was a 2" cowl, I wanted a 6" cowl... but
they would re-do it to a 4" max so I had them do
that... I would think any company would modify a
hood for you... calling does wonders

Called AAR (Stinger)...no dice

Posted By: Project kickin A

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/07/15 02:31 AM

Has none one of you guys ever heard of a grinder with a cut off disc?? fiber glass is so easy to cut, like a hot knife through butter. Just buy a 4" scoop and a hood then make your own to suit your personal needs, its called hot rodding

Posted By: OUTLAWD

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/07/15 02:42 AM

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So could you make a mold for a 6" tall and narrower 6-pack scoop and how much? Thankxxx...............

Sorry Thump...short on time lately...with material, time and shipping, it would probably cost more than your buddy at Unlimited anyway

look up a few how-to vids on making bucks and molds...if you can understand the inner workings of a holley, laying fiberglass will be a cake walk.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood - 01/07/15 02:55 AM

No problem I understand and was talking to someone who knows how so maybe we`ll get to kickin that around.