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Oct 17, 2011 | 01:30 PM

flyboy461jd

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cowl induction

Did the 73 or any c3 vetts come with cowl induction similar to the Chevelle SS?

Oct 17, 2011 | 01:38 PM

Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

Yes, 73 had cowl induction & was the first year of the med. rise hood. Cowl induction could be added to all med. rise hoods through 79.

Oct 17, 2011 | 02:13 PM

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St. Jude Donor '05

If youre referring to the little flapper, no.
Doesnt make a difference anyway it wasnt much more than a novelty albeit a cool one.

Oct 17, 2011 | 02:27 PM

flyboy461jd

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Is there any web site that I can find out more information on this? My vette has a partical system but I don't know what is missing.

Oct 17, 2011 | 02:39 PM

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All 73-75 Corvettes came with a cowl induction, fresh air system. It consisted of a flap in the rear underside of the hood, that opened under certain load conditions, and an air cleaner with a rubber seal, similar to the 70-72 Chevelle units.

A 73-75 assembly manual will show you all the parts involved, and a 73-75 Corvette Shop Manual has info on how it operates.

Oct 17, 2011 | 02:47 PM

Mike Ward

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The flapper opens via a solenoid activated by an electrical switch under the gas pedal linkage when the pedal is floored. All show, (some noise) but no 'go'.