Stinger Hood Owners Input Needed......
Melting Slicks
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just so you have a choice...
http://www.vanacorscorvette.com/1997...NS-BJ-9701.htm
http://www.vanacorscorvette.com/1997...NS-BJ-9701.htm
But for an extra $200 I'd expect a BIGGER stinger, not this Shorty
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Great personal comments from an owner---Thanks!
Great idea on the front grill--I've seen them on fleabay occassionally.
Did you run it at all with front AND rear opened before you closed off the back? I would think that alone would have extracted heat as I believe the base of the windshield would tend to be a low pressure area when you're moving..............
They say 45# shipping weight, so I suppose the hood's closer to 43#. Like the guy above said, who cares if you're not racing it!
Great idea on the front grill--I've seen them on fleabay occassionally.
Did you run it at all with front AND rear opened before you closed off the back? I would think that alone would have extracted heat as I believe the base of the windshield would tend to be a low pressure area when you're moving..............
They say 45# shipping weight, so I suppose the hood's closer to 43#. Like the guy above said, who cares if you're not racing it!
You will not be disappointed with the hhod.
Fred
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I can't give you details since I specifically ordered mine to be built with the extractor sealed. I bought it for show only and didn't want to take the chance of any extra water spots on my engine dressing. You could call Vanacor and talk to them and I'm sure they might help. Basically it would appear that you get air forced in the scoop and it vents out the openings in the back of the scoop. The scoop is just an add on to an otherwise factory hood design. Then with vent holes cut in the lower factory hood design you would get a venturi effect that would extract the hot air from the engine compartment?
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I have the Stinger hood from Fiberconcepts. Can't do business with a better guy. Rob is the man.
I had the hood opened in the front to install the stock 67 grill work. You will be extremely satisfied with the fit and finish. My body guy had it installed with in 30 mintes.
BUY IT!!!Fred
I had the hood opened in the front to install the stock 67 grill work. You will be extremely satisfied with the fit and finish. My body guy had it installed with in 30 mintes.
BUY IT!!!Fred
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