Need Hood Help

[trink408]

Looking for some advice on a aftermarket fiberglass hood. I recently put a 408 in my car and with the nitrous plate I can't fit it under my current Cervini Ram Air hood. I'm thinking I will need a 4" cowl hood, and I was looking for some advice on which companies are good or bad. The Cervini hood I have now is nice, but I see a lot of other companies out there making hoods now.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.


I will also be selling the current Cervini Ram Air hood. Its in great condition and has 2.5" raise. I believe it was called the Stormin Normin model.

[Twirkin50]

Stick with Cervini's, they are about the best hoods out on the market.

[quietflow]

Stick with Cervini's, they are about the best hoods out on the market.

Agreed, there is another company that is suppposed to make a really nice hood also, but I cant think of the name right now. Ill look into it :thumbs_up

[MAT88GT]

I have a cinci composites hood, 4" bolton, always used it with pins...fits fine

[dave bandt]

I liked my Cervini's 6" but it was too heavy. Fit was great, though.

[prostang92]

got a 5.5 cervini's full length for sale.... :)
pin on only though
chris

[trink408]

Thanks for the posts guys!!!

Does anyone know if you can buy a bolt on cowl that is larger than 4"? If so where can I find one?

I'm afraid that a 4" cowl might not be enough for me to get an air cleaner on, it will be really close. A 5" cowl would be perfect, but I really don't want a pin on hood.

Thanks again

[Twirkin50]

A 4 in cowl is pretty big, most air cleaners will fit under one.

[Chuck]

I have a 4" Cervinis and I cant get a air cleaner on mine, plate system also.


Chris, I am still trying to deal my trans for that hood. I just dont want to meet the guy half way.

[trink408]

[QUOTE=andr5.0]I have a 4" Cervinis and I cant get a air cleaner on mine, plate system also.


What kind of motor and tranny mounts are you using?

Factory K-member?

What kind of air-cleaner, how big of element?

Are you running a Wilson Plate system?

For anyone wondering you can buy a 5" bolt on cowl hood from a company called Champion Fiberglass Products.

Thanks

[BBATCO1]

You get what you pay for with fiberglass.....

[Chuck]

Moroso solid engine mounts, poly tranny mount.

No air cleaner, couldnt even get the edelbrock triangle air cleaner on it, or a drop base.

Factory k-member.

Nitrous express plate system.

Do your homework and buy a good hood. Check Glasstek also.

[BBATCO1]

I have a glasstech 6 inch bolt on for sale.....

[drag79stang]

I"m running a glasstek. Loved the quality. (or love the quality)...:>)
Bolt on. Great company to deal with. (at least they were 2-3 years ago when I got mine).

[trink408]

Thanks for the advice guys.

I actually ended up buying a glasstek 4" bolt on hood. Cleared the air cleaner with no problem at all, I did not even need the drop base air cleaner I was going to use. The best thing was I went and picked it up and did not have to deal with shipping companies or freight costs. I would recommend them for sure.

:rockon: