zgeezer Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Well, it is my clearance issue now, which you were kind enough to address in another thread The hood does close, however it rubs on the top of the alternator. Given the movement of the engine with revs, I am still deciding which method I want to use to lower it. You could convert everything up front to LS1 and move the alternator down low. My solution of the moment is to whack a long hole into the hood centered over both the alternator and intake and cover it up with a Datsun competition hood scoop that I stole from a member here a couple of years ago. Simple trade: his scoop for a complete R200 LSD with 1/2 shafts. [Definition of a perfect trade: When the party of the first part and the party of the second part each reach, separately, an unexpressed and unshared joyful opinion that he/she/it has "screwed" the other.] g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phocion Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That Datsun competition hood scoop is exactly what I need, that bulb in the front should just clear the alternator, and it has a really unique look! I also can't find anything like it in the reproduction hood scoops If I can get that fabricated onto my hood, I can avoid the swap parts or alternator relocation costs, and I need to get it modded to clear the carb anyway. Could you do me a huge favor and take a few pics of that scoop with a ruler in proximity? I can't find a white sheet or specs on it anywhere, and I would like to have a reference so I can get as close to stock as possible. Ahh, project car, how you vex me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgeezer Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That Datsun competition hood scoop is exactly what I need, that bulb in the front should just clear the alternator, and it has a really unique look! I also can't find anything like it in the reproduction hood scoops If I can get that fabricated onto my hood, I can avoid the swap parts or alternator relocation costs, and I need to get it modded to clear the carb anyway. Could you do me a huge favor and take a few pics of that scoop with a ruler in proximity? I can't find a white sheet or specs on it anywhere, and I would like to have a reference so I can get as close to stock as possible. Ahh, project car, how you vex me! I have the photos you need, but I've not been able to fathom all the mysteries of the new Hybridz software. However, you can go to my gallery at page 4 for three photos of the scoop placed over a 280z hood for some idea of perspective. g g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgeezer Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 That Datsun competition hood scoop is exactly what I need, that bulb in the front should just clear the alternator, and it has a really unique look! I also can't find anything like it in the reproduction hood scoops If I can get that fabricated onto my hood, I can avoid the swap parts or alternator relocation costs, and I need to get it modded to clear the carb anyway. Could you do me a huge favor and take a few pics of that scoop with a ruler in proximity? I can't find a white sheet or specs on it anywhere, and I would like to have a reference so I can get as close to stock as possible. Ahh, project car, how you vex me! You know, if you are serious about using this style scoop; drive on out I10 past Palm Springs to Indio/Bermuda Dunes. Bring a tape measure and I'll pull this down off the rack and you can take measurements off the original. I'll need a week's notice. g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phocion Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I have the photos you need, but I've not been able to fathom all the mysteries of the new Hybridz software. However, you can go to my gallery at page 4 for three photos of the scoop placed over a 280z hood for some idea of perspective. That first pic was perfect, thanks! What a great find on your part, and I appreciate the offer to check it out, but I should be able to use those pics to illustrate what I am looking for at a body shop. I didn't want to get just-another-beefy-cowl and ruin the lines of the car, and I think this particular scoop is complimentary to the body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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