C3 hood scoops
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Drifting
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From: aurora
C3 hood scoops
I was thinking of doing a hood scoop like this on my 81
but would like to see some pictures of different designs and functions before i start doing it. outside and inside views would be great
Todd
but would like to see some pictures of different designs and functions before i start doing it. outside and inside views would be great
Todd
Racer
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From: Valley AL
Here is the Ram-air set up that I did using an old American High-rise hood.
Removable fiberglass airbox
More resto pics: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p...20Restoration/
Removable fiberglass airbox
More resto pics: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p...20Restoration/
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: aurora
Here is the Ram-air set up that I did using an old American High-rise hood.
Removable fiberglass airbox
More resto pics: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p...20Restoration/
Removable fiberglass airbox
More resto pics: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p...20Restoration/
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Drifting
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From: springfield ohio
Very nice Vince, Thats what I started to do a couple of months
ago but started out with a 79 hood and found that the 80/82
would fit the bill a little better because of the original lines already
there. You nailed the look that I was going for. Now I think I'm
going to try something along the same lines with a little twist, but
it won't be until spring now.
Great work and thanks for sharing,
Riggs.
ago but started out with a 79 hood and found that the 80/82
would fit the bill a little better because of the original lines already
there. You nailed the look that I was going for. Now I think I'm
going to try something along the same lines with a little twist, but
it won't be until spring now.
Great work and thanks for sharing,
Riggs.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
The '81 already has a bit of a 'bulge' on top of the hood. If you just add the C3 'stinger' hood scoop to what you already have, it could do the job for you. Below is a website that might interest you.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ProductSummary.aspx?free_text|4/13/2010%203:44:29%20PM=hood+scoop&deptId=0
(Stingray hood scoop: 2nd item in the 2nd row)
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ProductSummary.aspx?free_text|4/13/2010%203:44:29%20PM=hood+scoop&deptId=0
(Stingray hood scoop: 2nd item in the 2nd row)
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From: Eagle River Alaska
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
The scoop you showed extends past the hood onto the nose,
Showme...with his wicked cool hammerhead custom vette has the scoop like this, do a search for him...I am on a different comp or I would post a link
Showme...with his wicked cool hammerhead custom vette has the scoop like this, do a search for him...I am on a different comp or I would post a link
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The "Twin Turbo" hood available from Corvette Central is a personal favorite of mine. 
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A different angle.
Different strokes, folks.
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A different angle.
Different strokes, folks.
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