Looking for cowl induction hood options

bigzman70 · November 7th, 2009, 01:47 AM

Howdy everyone, I've owned a couple of z cars but this is my first hybrid z and have run into a little problem. I've got a '78 280z with a 305 sbc and a GM powerglide transmission. I am having hood clearance issues. Currently the car runs great but I'm forced to run it without an air cleaner right now b/c there is not enough room for one, and I've been looking around on the web for a fiberglass or steel cowl induction hood. I've thought about buying an aftermarket cowl and having it fiberglassed to the hood, but factoring in cost and time, I would prefer to purchase a completed one. I've come across only a couple and some of the websites I've seen them on seem kind of shady or underdeveloped. Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Dan Juday · November 7th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Reaction Research offers the SubtleZ cowl hood for $495.
http://www.reactionresearch.com/subtlez.html

A VERY reputable company.

Gr8White · November 7th, 2009, 07:09 PM

I've got the Subtle Z hood too, very nice.

johnc · November 8th, 2009, 10:07 AM

I sell a 4" rise cowl hood if you need a lot of room.

November 7th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#1
bigzman70 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Looking for cowl induction hood options Howdy everyone, I've owned a couple of z cars but this is my first hybrid z and have run into a little problem. I've got a '78 280z with a 305 sbc and a GM powerglide transmission. I am having hood clearance issues. Currently the car runs great but I'm forced to run it without an air cleaner right now b/c there is not enough room for one, and I've been looking around on the web for a fiberglass or steel cowl induction hood. I've thought about buying an aftermarket cowl and having it fiberglassed to the hood, but factoring in cost and time, I would prefer to purchase a completed one. I've come across only a couple and some of the websites I've seen them on seem kind of shady or underdeveloped. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

November 8th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#4
johnc Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 6,375 Blog Entries: 1	I sell a 4" rise cowl hood if you need a lot of room. __________________ John Coffey johnc@betamotorsports.com BetaMotorsports, LLC Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our HybridZ dead! In deciding for those who cannot decide, Or educating those who will not listen, There's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of indecision and ignorance blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood... ...Follow your spirit, and upon this charge, Cry "God for HybridZ, Datsun, and Horsepower!"

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November 7th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#2
Dan Juday Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rio Vista, Ca, USA Posts: 1,817	Reaction Research offers the SubtleZ cowl hood for $495. http://www.reactionresearch.com/subtlez.html A VERY reputable company.

November 7th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
Gr8White Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 192	I've got the Subtle Z hood too, very nice.