Guest 240ZZ4 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I am going to be trying to get 15 people together to get some slick 240/260/280Z hoods, if you are at all intrested let me know I dont have priceing yet, but i will have some pricing tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kuzjustwhynot Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 yeah i'm intrested in the hoods. i got a '78 280z. you got any pics? let me know when you get a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 i might have a friend that might want one.. can i ask who is making them and the specs on it? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 who, what, where, when and how.... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 more info and please tell me its something along the design of the vrengineering subtle z hood. I hate the 80's looking scoops that everyone has on their camero's and chevelle's etc. Something modern or z profiled would be welcomed if the price was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383 240z Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Pic and a price would go a long way in helping me make up my mind, Please keep me informed. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Evan (240ZZ4) called me yesterday about making a cowl induction hood for the 240/260/280Z. I talked with "Stan the Carbon Fiber Man" and I'm going to go ahead with making one to determine costs, etc. Here's the plan: 1. I'm going to use my existing hood mold. 2. I'm going to build a mold for the scoop. 3. Stan will layup and bag both and then bond them together. It will look like all 1 piece and is much cheaper then making a brand new mold. The hoods will be basically for street use so they will be a polyester fiberglass structure with a clear CF layer on top. The process above and the materials chosen will help keep costs down. We will be able to make a hood out of the same CF/Nomex I currently use for my race hoods, but its overkill for a street application. The hoods will be available as pin on or with an inner frame that will let you use the stock hood hinges and ceter latch. Weight will probably be around 15lbs. I'm also thinking about making 3 cowl induction scoop molds so you will have a choice of styles - 1995 Mustang Cobra R, Z28 Camaro, or L88 Corvette. The scoops themselves will have to be sized for the hood. Stock sized scoops will probably be too wide and look funny. Evan and his friends want the 1995 Mustnag Cobra R look so that's the one I'll do as the prototype. I'm Let me know your opinions on the style choices below (search the NET to find pictures): Mustang Cobra R Cowl Scoop Example Harwood HRD-26405 - 4" tall Z28 Cowl Scoop Examples Harwood HRD-1114 - 4" tall Harwood HRD-1103 - 2.5" tall - my preference L88 Corvette Cowl Scoop Examples http://www.supercars.net/cars/1968@$Chevrolet@$Corvette%20L88x.html Still have to find a good example. No timeline on this project yet. Stan normally takes 3 to 4 weeks to complete a hood depending on his schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Now were getting somewhere.... I'll be on the look out for my scoop style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240ZZ4 Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Link to hood http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/hrd-b-26405.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Definitely interested in the cobra R style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROJECTRB240SX Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Depending on price I maybe interested..... I wish someone would make a SS hood for our cars One question are you going to have them make the hood with or with out vents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 We need a hood like poundz90h9 had made with this scoop http://www.neugenmotorsports.com/SSHS.htm I believe it is the late ss model camero scoop. Now that would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Definitely interested. Cobra style sounds cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROJECTRB240SX Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 agree 100% with topless.... I just need one with vents to keep my 355 cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240ZZ4 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Cowls and scoops are differant. Every civic kiddie has A hood Scoops Functional or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hey guys, get off my hood....lol It's MINE (well idea anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 *struggling to push Marcus out of the way*... we need a hood like his! It's something different!...*covers Marcus's mouth* John, can this hood be made? It's so unique and functional. I'll be the first in line to buy a hood with this design. The lighter the better, but it will get painted anyways. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 **mumble mumble** NOOOOOOOO! It's mine I tell ya!!! MIIIIIIIIINE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROJECTRB240SX Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 EVERY DOMESTIC AND ALOT OF Z OWNERS HAVE A COWLED HOOD..... SO WHATS YOUR POINT? I'D RATHER HAVE A FUCTIONAL SS SCOOPED HOOD FOR A RAM/COLD AIR EFFECT OVER A COWL, BUT COWL INDUCTION IS JUST AS GOOD IF IT COMES DOWN TO IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 This is going to get expensive... I have to go out and buy a scoop or a hood to use as a plug for each mold. With nice scoop prices running about $125 and hood prices close to $300, dropping $1,000 on plugs alone just adds $100 to the cost of each hood (assuming I'll make 10). One of the issues to address with scoops is: Do we want to retain the trademark center hood bulge on the Z hood? For some folks that's very important, for others it not. FYI... I'll be out racing until Tuesday so you won't see any responses from me until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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