z ya Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 Who makes them anymore? I noticed that VR eng and Arizona Z does not make them anymore? Who does??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQR280Z Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 I recently cowled my stock steel hood and I think it came out pretty well. Since the under hood reinforcement on a Z is all on the perimeter, the center is free to move where you want it. I measured 4" down each side and 4" across the back and then sliced it open down to about 2-3" from the front edge. Now the "cowl" flap can be put where ever you want it. I welded 1/8 rod along both openings and then used 3/16" rod for lift supports. 2" at the back, forced 2" supports 16" forward, then just let the hood flow back. The nice thing is the lines stay Datsun. You will need a little bondo to fill the slight dimples at the front, from raising rear, but all in all it looks nasty. I will email a pix of mine. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I have seen the pix of BQR 280 Z / Bill's modified vented hood and the modification is very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyind Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Get in touch with VR Eng and ask who is buying them out. Check back once a month until they do. I just got my Cowl Hood last week and it came with three corners with the gel coat damaged because it was packed loose in a box and I guess I'll have to try to fixit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Washington Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I think I have a Subtle hood laying around my shop, if you are still interested. Contact me offline and I will see what I can do. I promise to pack it better than "the other guys." John Washington former and future owner of VR Engineeering john@reactionresearch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 'Er...'UH John, I thought you was getting out of VR Engineering??? I noticed your tag line at the bottom... "Former and Future owner" Mike Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z ya Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 Thanks Jon, I will e mail you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewz Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 MMMMMMM 199 bucks for a fiberglass hood to fab my scoop into...........*DROOLS HEAVILY....Where are they located in what state??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 If you go with the add on cowl induction type (camaro) get one thats as long as possible, that way you can avoid having to try and blend it to the stock bump in the datsun hood. I used a L88 type thats sort of just glassed on and badly primed and the front had to be notched around the datsun bulge in the hood. Had I gone with a longer camaro type it would have covered all of that bump and looked MUCH better without trying to blend that bump into the contours like I'd have to do now if I finished my hood out. Keep in mind the height too, a stock Z windshield is not exactly that tall and adding a cowl WILL take away some vision to the front right if its very tall. Just some things I ran into while doing mine. Good luck with it (and yes had I had more money I would have gotten a complete glass hood and called it a day.. ). Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 what about unlimited products. they list two cowl induction hoods, pin on types? www.up22.com Anyone dealt with them lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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