Bloodzone

My car is getting painted. I've decided to have them cut open the scoop and use this grill material in the opening. It should cut airflow 50%. I was just wondering if anyone has a functioning forward scoop and if they have any problems.

I have no heat problems that I'm trying to correct. I just want a working scoop.

The13Bats

You know i love the customs and modification but with open aftermarket scoops what concerns me is water,
i recall a camaro i had with l88 hood when it rained water would roll to the back of the scoop and soak the engine, so the open front scoop is gonna pelt water on everything if you drive in the rain...you may or may not care

Bloodzone

That is a concern of mine as well. She aint no DD but that dont mean I'll never get caught in a popup summer shower here in south Georgia. I can tell ya that its been 2 years since a raindrop hit the car and I dont water wash often. I usually use a spray detailer to get the dust off.

My plan is to fab some kind of plug to pop in if I get rain caught.

Bloodzone

Oh I'm also adding new rear bumper. You could surf on the old one it was so wavy.

The13Bats

If you avoid rain and your car tries to be fair weather then i wouldnt worry much that the scoop is open.

That would be my choice if i had a 74-82 for rear bumper, i always liked that one...

ddawson

I've seen it done with hood openings were you can place a block off plate.

Maybe they can open it but provide a way to cap it off.

Bloodzone

If nothing else I could use a strip of duct tape. I'm not kidding either. I would have no problem slapping some duct tape over it to get me home.

But I'm sure I'll find a better alternative.

The13Bats

Back i the a 80s buddy had me help him install some electric door for the back of his trans ams scoop,
It was really cool to watch it open when you stepped on it,
At some point it got stuck open car parked in florida down pour and messed engine...yikes

76Rat

I cut mine out and used it that way for about a year before I cut a bigger hole in the hood to accommodate my next engine. I never did get caught in a full blown downpour with it but, did drive through a few light rains without any problems. The air cleaner was a little wet afterwards but dried right up. The picture is right after I cut the opening and shows how close the air cleaner is to the opening.

Bloodzone

That looks fantastic! Really great job. I hope mine turns out as well.

ddawson

I know for imports they make a sock that can cover the filter to keep the rain out.

Do they make one for 14" filters?

ignatz

Bloodzone: I would be curious as to whether you have any plans to determine the actual airflow at the scoop opening. Aero can be tricky.

Bloodzone

I would be glad to grab any data I could for the forum. Any suggestions on best way to measure it? Remember I'm planning on using a grill behind opening that will cut flow 50%

bmans vette

Following this thread as I have the Eckler's stinger hood for my project.
Always wondered if cutting open both ends would help or just the rear for the induction air.
I know my original 75 hood had the rear flapper piece but I sold off that hood and flapper a long time ago.
One could always fabricate and install 2 flappers with manual switches inside.

I'll be interested to see what comes of this.....

Txs
Bman

Bloodzone

Its gonna be around 3-4 weeks till car is back. But I will post picts and try to capture some airflow data for you guys soon as she is done.

widowmaker221

Pretty cool!

terrys6t8roadster

I used a stainless wire mesh.

I have some left over if your interested send a measurement and I'll see if I have a piece big enough. Free + shipping. T

76Rat

The rear of the stinger hood is open above the rear cross member/support. After cutting the front opening it will allow plenty of air flow or fresh air to your carburetor inlet. More fresh air the better as far as i am concerned. I have seen guys around the net, running mechanical block off plates or louvers to keep the rain and debris from entering the front opening in severe weather.



This is not my hood but you can see the opening at the rear of the hood

Bloodzone

Thanks Terry but I already have what I need.



The holes are 1/4 Dia. If I dont like the looks I may contact ya. Thanks again


*The above hood pict is exactly how my hood looks. I have that same opening in the rear. Almost a mini cowl.

Bloodzone

I was thinking something simple that I can throw around for a plug



Maybe like this made from hard plastic with a couple of screw bolts I can fit into grill and use wingnuts.