Smyrna388Z Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) After a lot of work, I have finally got a cowl hood installed on my 280Z and wanted to share the results. Note: this hood is not a bolt on. Modifications were made to the front and rear of the scoop (personal preference), the front of the scoop was cut out, all four corners and the rear/back edge were glassed and shaped for improved body lines. The bracket attachment tabs were drilled, cut and spacers used to center the hood. I also cut material from the rear cross brace and filled with expandable insulation to add strength. I cut the material for a cleaner look and improved opening for cowl induction airflow. A lot of hours sanding, cutting and shaping gave me the rusults in the post. The paint is a brushed flat black from a 'rattle' can. The hood was purchased from Robert through 280Zone@cox.net Edited December 21, 2015 by Smyrna388Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Looks great! Adds quite a bit without being too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thank you Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Wow-that's great!!! You heading to ZAttack this year? If so, any chance you would lead a drag strip night? My car is in pieces but should be back together by then, and EasTnZ plans to attend and may have his turbo setup done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 I always love an opportunity to go to the track, but note that Saturday nights at MCR is not a test and tune night. They race for points and there are a lot of classes. This means fewer passes down the track, a lot more waiting, and more money. The better idea would be to have a 'Z' track night on Friday night, stay the night and attend ZAttack Saturday. Friday night there is much more opportunity on the track and there are still some elimination races for fun and trophies. There is even a Gamblers race for a pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Lets try to do that. Maybe you could recommend a cheap hotel nearby to crash in after we drag race, when the time gets closer. Send me a message when you find out when ZAttack is and lets try to have more fun than the car shiners. Lets have a show class for the car with the fastest Reaction time, fastest ET and most rubber gumballs deposited on the quarters panels. To hell with best in show. LOVE your new hood. You win the prize for best hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 And most stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sounds good. We can turn Friday night at Music City Raceway into 'Znight' Drags. I'll post when I have more information about ZAttack. Thanks for the compliments, that carbon fiber hood you have is hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnosez Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Is that a train horn? If so do you have a lot of folks that drive slow on the track? I really like the look and look forward to what you find running it in hot conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Good eye! It is a Dixie horn. No problems with high temps with the stock hood. I'll post if there are any differences with this setup. I found myself opening the stock hood in the staging lanes to let heat out. My plan is to relax in the car and keep this hood down. I will also post an ET improvements that I get from the cowl induction of fresh cool air. It will be a few months before the tracks open. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Nice work.... Aggressive yet clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Lights, grill, and bumper now in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VSnakeByteV Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I love the look of this hood, where did you get it? I can't find any aftermarket hoods that are vented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 I love the look of this hood, where did you get it? I can't find any aftermarket hoods that are vented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyrna388Z Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 The hood was purchased from Robert through 280Zone@cox.net This was the same issue I had. I wanted to vent the engine compartment and get some fresh air to the carburetor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VSnakeByteV Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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