Drax240z Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Uh, don't even consider ram air as a benefit guys, cold air is the benefit. At 180mph+ you'd be gaining a maximum of 5-10hp from the ram air effect from a well designed SYSTEM. (ie: more than just a hood) It's not worth worry about unless you are racing and high speeds and looking for every last ounce of performance. However, cool air will give you much more in the way of benefits at lower speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Yeah, what he said....... That was the goal. Get cooler air in and let the engine compartment breathe a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Yeha' date=' what he said....... That was the goal. Get cooler air in and let the engine compartment breathe a bit.[/quote'] ...and look pretty damn cool 8) (Come on, you knew you were on to something ) !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 You really like this thing huh ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Of course we like it its only the best looking hood to grace a z!!! I love it. I dont like cowl hoods though especially the huge cobra one Something subtle modern and functional fits my bill. I even like the stock hood bulge raised a little like the subtle z hood. Its functional discreet and looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike321go Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I would like a carbon fiber hood for my 1976 dastun 280z. i want it to be a straight bolt on with stock hood points and hitch. i would like some photos of previous work and prices. PS keep the hood buldge! my email is michael5g@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I ordered the Harwood Mustang Cobra R hood yesterday from Jegs. When it gets here I'll take it down to Stan's and we'll cut it up and get it to fit the 240Z hood mold. We will retain the stock Z hood center bulge and fit the scoop over it. I can't get rid of the hood bulge without making a new hood mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike321go Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 i would like a carbon fiber hood for my 1976 datsun 280z. i like the stock hood but am open to your ideas. i would like some photos of your work and prices. i want all stock fittings (latches) to work on it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Pictures and prices here: http://www.betamotorsports.com/products/240BodyComposites.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunATX Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Poundz9oh9 Im with topless, that is the finest hood ive ever seen or liked on a Z other than the stock look. it remindes me of a Ferrari 550 Maranello hood and i want it. real bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 I got the Harwood Cobra R hood and here are some comparison shots with a stock 240Z hood. It looks like the stock 240Z hood bulge will have to go. The hood will look pretty much like the Cobra R hood except it will be a bit longer and fit the 240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROJECTRB240SX Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 CAN YOU DO ONE WITH VENTS? WHAT IS THE CURRENT PRICE ESTIMATE? I ASK THIS SO I CAN FIGURE OUT WHICH CORNER STORE TO KNOCK-OFF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 I'll have a price only after I build one. I'm shooting for under $500 for a fiberglass hood with a layer of CF on the top to give that CF look. Vents will be up to the buyer. It should be fairly easy to cut them using a Rotozip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROJECTRB240SX Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 UNDER $500 IS GOOD FOR ME LET ME KNOW WHEN THEY ARE DONE.... MY HOOD IS WELL RUSTED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I'll have a price only after I build one. I'm shooting for under $500 for a fiberglass hood with a layer of CF on the top to give that CF look. Vents will be up to the buyer. It should be fairly easy to cut them using a Rotozip. What happend to this? I want one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Busy making and selling regualr CF hoods for the Z. We've got the splash done from the Cobra R hood and we just need a break in the work schedule to make the mold. This time of year is very busy and "Stan, Stan, the Carbon Fiber Man" is busy making parts for Formula Atlantic and IRL cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Busy making and selling regualr CF hoods for the Z. We've got the splash done from the Cobra R hood and we just need a break in the work schedule to make the mold. This time of year is very busy and "Stan, Stan, the Carbon Fiber Man" is busy making parts for Formula Atlantic and IRL cars. Just let me Know when "your ready" to sell Ill take 1 or 2 if i get a break on shipping XD XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Im in too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Still waiting for a hood...... i want one badddd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd92gsx Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Technically, even a cowl hood will do that (help keep the engine bay cool) since it creates a low pressure area just behind the hood "sucking" heat out and airflow through the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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