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Jul 11, 2023 | 01:10 PM

finest kind

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Heel & Toe

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C3 Hoods

Hi,
Put new engine in and too high for stock 1971 hood. Probably need 2 inches. L88 style retaining wiper door? Any suggestions/recommendations for vendors, etc?
Outside of Toronto, Ontario Canada, so access to "close by" vendors helpful.
Thanks,
Finest Kind

Jul 11, 2023 | 01:28 PM

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i cant help with vendors. Maybe you could place some ads or contact local Vette groups about swapping your original hood for an L88 hood.

may

Jul 11, 2023 | 04:31 PM

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I would check out ACI
. They make a variety of different hoods.

Jul 11, 2023 | 04:58 PM

finest kind

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Thanks, appreciate the vendor name!

Jul 11, 2023 | 08:14 PM

ignatz

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Your previous posts show you rebuilt your 350. What put you over the top? Edelbrock Performer Air Gap?

Jul 11, 2023 | 08:15 PM

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Plus one for ACI... their fiberglass fits well and good quality

Jul 11, 2023 | 10:00 PM

bobby70

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IF you need a nice hood her is mine 4 sale

Jul 12, 2023 | 04:22 AM

derekderek

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put the original intake back on and use the orig hood...

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Jul 12, 2023 | 05:02 AM

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A correct intake is going to be way cheaper than a hood.

Jul 12, 2023 | 05:04 AM

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STUFF that idea Derek. Go fast! Install a hood to cover it!

Plus, a high rise hood looks tough as well!
Go faster! Look better!
Win, Win!
(and this is my ACI hood)

Jul 12, 2023 | 05:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr D.

A correct intake is going to be way cheaper than a hood.

perhaps cheaper. What makes more power?

Jul 12, 2023 | 07:37 AM

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perhaps cheaper. What makes more power?

Overrated unless you are going to the drag strip.

Jul 12, 2023 | 08:51 AM

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Is my vette stock?? HAHA

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have you seen those mustang guys leaving cars and coffee......lol
you obviously neeeeed max power at those events

Jul 12, 2023 | 09:10 AM

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Personally I can't think of a bigger bore than the ill fitting L88 hood on an early C3. Stock or full custom, no other choice. Buy a cheap used hood and get creative, the biggest obstacle is getting it to look good with the wiper door, hence the "ill" fitting L88. Full length is mandatory for a custom hood that looks right on these cars. I have a 70 BB, nothing I have seen even comes close to looking better than stock on these cars. L88's are too rare to be considered "stock" imo, factory custom to resolve a problem inelegantly.

Jul 12, 2023 | 09:13 AM

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Is my vette stock?? HAHA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby70

IF you need a nice hood her is mine 4 sale

not to steal this thread but I have a question. Is that a ACI custom hood or did you make it yourself? what does the underside look like? Im kind of interested

Jul 12, 2023 | 09:14 AM

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ACI is top quality and what I have on mine....I used an Ecklers airbox and recommend that highly.....bonding in the airbox makes the hood twice as strong as far as flexing......

The other guys have a good point though.......what intake did you use? What engine? If it is a small block....lately I have been using the Performer EPS and I cut the divider down on it......it will support 450+ horsepower......the 2101 Performer will support 400hp......

Jebby

Jul 14, 2023 | 10:16 AM

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Use a lower intake is going to be the cheaper route. But check out Dynamic Corvette. They can hook you up.

Jul 14, 2023 | 05:11 PM

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Good catch ignatz! was planning to but decided to go crate engine. Supplier in Vancouver B.C. Built one with roller cam, vortec heads, etc. Says he's sold 17 to c3 owners over the past 24 months, no issues. i figure they switched intake supplier/model.
So looking for hood. Previous post suggested ACI. Seems to have good rep. 4-5 hour drive from home. I mean who wouldn't want to go to Toledo in the summer?
Thanks,
peter

Jul 14, 2023 | 05:13 PM

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Thanks, all seem to say the same. And 4-5 hours from home. Summer in Toledo, Yippee!

Jul 14, 2023 | 05:15 PM

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Will keep in mind. Looking for intake fitment solution, want to retain stock look. Thanks,stFinets

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