Help with a C5R light weight hood
#1
Burning Brakes
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Help with a C5R light weight hood
Before I go off and get this hood painted, I want to know what purpose the front tear drop scoop is used for? I have one on each side.
If I don't need it, then I will glass it in. I'm sure the real C5R used it to provide cooling to something under the hood but I don't know what
I can't imagine that it's to allow air into the engine bay
Also should mention that it is right where I need to install the front latch pins. Well just off center a bit.
What do you guys think?
TIA
If I don't need it, then I will glass it in. I'm sure the real C5R used it to provide cooling to something under the hood but I don't know what
I can't imagine that it's to allow air into the engine bay
Also should mention that it is right where I need to install the front latch pins. Well just off center a bit.
What do you guys think?
TIA
#4
Burning Brakes
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I have seen pictures of a C5R and the hood has the same front scoops so I'm hoping someone can tell me their function.
#5
Drifting
nice. I dont know the answer but there are a ton of pics of c5r's in various states of undress. I just tried cr5, c5r hood, c5r naca ducts. Keep searching, you may find a pic that helps answer your question.
#9
Pro
Were those inlets used to feed the engine intakes? Take a look at the picture here:
http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/...llpaper_09.htm
It appears they feed the orange tubing which is connected to the restrictors, then on to the intake manifold. Although from a model, this link has some interesting pictures:
http://www.diecastfast.com/diecast/DCF/CTGY/RVC5R01
I thought that the hood was by these guys:
http://www.c5westonline.com/catalog/...products_id=28
http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/...llpaper_09.htm
It appears they feed the orange tubing which is connected to the restrictors, then on to the intake manifold. Although from a model, this link has some interesting pictures:
http://www.diecastfast.com/diecast/DCF/CTGY/RVC5R01
I thought that the hood was by these guys:
http://www.c5westonline.com/catalog/...products_id=28
#10
Team Owner
Before I go off and get this hood painted, I want to know what purpose the front tear drop scoop is used for? I have one on each side.
If I don't need it, then I will glass it in. I'm sure the real C5R used it to provide cooling to something under the hood but I don't know what
I can't imagine that it's to allow air into the engine bay
Also should mention that it is right where I need to install the front latch pins. Well just off center a bit.
What do you guys think?
TIA
If I don't need it, then I will glass it in. I'm sure the real C5R used it to provide cooling to something under the hood but I don't know what
I can't imagine that it's to allow air into the engine bay
Also should mention that it is right where I need to install the front latch pins. Well just off center a bit.
What do you guys think?
TIA
#11
Burning Brakes
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#13
Burning Brakes
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#14
Burning Brakes
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#15
Burning Brakes
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Were those inlets used to feed the engine intakes? Take a look at the picture here:
http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/...llpaper_09.htm
It appears they feed the orange tubing which is connected to the restrictors, then on to the intake manifold. Although from a model, this link has some interesting pictures:
http://www.diecastfast.com/diecast/DCF/CTGY/RVC5R01
I thought that the hood was by these guys:
http://www.c5westonline.com/catalog/...products_id=28
http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/...llpaper_09.htm
It appears they feed the orange tubing which is connected to the restrictors, then on to the intake manifold. Although from a model, this link has some interesting pictures:
http://www.diecastfast.com/diecast/DCF/CTGY/RVC5R01
I thought that the hood was by these guys:
http://www.c5westonline.com/catalog/...products_id=28
#16
Burning Brakes
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Closure on C5R hood
Thank you everyone for your comments and clarification. I now know what those front vents are used for and as a result, I can remove them with confidence.
The other thing I would like to mention is....yes it looks identical to the C5West hood but with one difference, mine weighs 13lbs and will need to be pinned.
The other thing I would like to mention is....yes it looks identical to the C5West hood but with one difference, mine weighs 13lbs and will need to be pinned.
#17
Drifting
#18
Drifting
Thank you everyone for your comments and clarification. I now know what those front vents are used for and as a result, I can remove them with confidence.
The other thing I would like to mention is....yes it looks identical to the C5West hood but with one difference, mine weighs 13lbs and will need to be pinned.
The other thing I would like to mention is....yes it looks identical to the C5West hood but with one difference, mine weighs 13lbs and will need to be pinned.
Dog
#19
Burning Brakes
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