Just saw the scoops - look awesome! I'm not a huge fan of hood scoops of Fieros, but that really does look like it belongs. I've wondered for a long time what Firebird scoops would look like on a Fiero. Nice job.
Dear Mr. Crusher: I've studied your thread, and conclude that it's the best hood scoop solution yet, and I agree with others on your thread, that it looks like it belongs, or as I put it, "...like it should have been designed that way from the beginning!" Thanks for sharing. I will be doing it to mine too. Only have two question though: If you had to do it again, would you make any changes, like maybe moving it three or four inches toward the front??? What year of Mustang was it? Oh, one more thing...what does SMC stand for? Your car is nothing short of beautiful, and I'd love to see more pictures of it!
I have a very nice '86 GT red 5-speed, stock other than F.S. suspension, Eibock lowering springs, and KYB shocks. I'm going to put Jim Schulz latest side scoops (Fiero Fiberglass), your hood scoop solution, and paint the silver aero bottom, red to match. I'll take pictures and do a thread on it too.
I did a PS mod to his car that I think looks even better (personal taste, and his still looks awesome), I plan on doing this one to these exact dimensions if SOULCRUSHER is willing to share (I hope you don't mind the PS):
I REALLY like this photoshop! hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... JK I can't do this again! Yeah, as stated above, if the scoops are placed any farther forward, they would be right over the radiator bracket which would create clearance issues and would not alow air flow from the fans through the vents. When it rains and the fans kick on, they splash the windshield with water! lol. Those wanting dimensions, I don't have them. car is in storage, and I will try to get them next time I visit her.
Awesome! All I did was remove/level the center section. I've always loved this style of extractor, but none of them have seemed to flow quite right until this one. All of the angles and curves are perfect.
I still have a long way to go before I'm ready to cut up my hood so there is no rush anyway, but I'd definitely love to have the dimensions when you can get them. I think I can make this out of just my hood and an one extra junk hood to get cut-outs from for proper SMC fusing.
I'm gonna have to try this FUSOR stuff. I've had a helluva time getting fiberglass to bond to the trunk/hood panels and staying there. Also, I've spend a couple hours today reattaching a ground effect to the flexible front fender. I've tried every "flexible" body filler/bonder around to fill the seam between the roof panel & the rear clip but STILL it cracks!
Does FUSOR make a flexible bonder?
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I'm gonna have to try this FUSOR stuff. I've had a helluva time getting fiberglass to bond to the trunk/hood panels and staying there. Also, I've spend a couple hours today reattaching a ground effect to the flexible front fender. I've tried every "flexible" body filler/bonder around to fill the seam between the roof panel & the rear clip but STILL it cracks!
Does FUSOR make a flexible bonder?
Yes, but not sure of the number. You know that seam is there for a reason? Body flex. The seam is there to prevent cracking.
Anybody know if an aftermarket supplier produces these scoops; for the Mustang if for nothing else?
I looked an looked for weeks. Only found the whole hood for the Mustang. Ebay had one or two but none that were cheap enough.
Paul is in the process of making a scoop that will be very close. My luck, he is making this one after I already started doing the Version 2.0 scoop of his.
Small picture of it in the bottom of the hood scoop page $170 shipped to you.
I did a PS mod to his car that I think looks even better (personal taste, and his still looks awesome), I plan on doing this one to these exact dimensions if SOULCRUSHER is willing to share (I hope you don't mind the PS):
I was thinking this same idea as i was reading the thread, good job!
I did a PS mod to his car that I think looks even better (personal taste, and his still looks awesome), I plan on doing this one to these exact dimensions if SOULCRUSHER is willing to share (I hope you don't mind the PS):
I like the single vent slot. Makes me want to go buy another hood and try it out for myself.
Just an FYI for those wanting to try something similar. I found an Ebay vendor selling fiberglass vents that look something like the Cobra hood vents. The price is good. Have no idea about quality. http://stores.ebay.com/Impo...0QQftidZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm
Here's a pic:
Bob
Hey RCR the site is down now, but do you remember the price???
heres one that is similar to the purple one here, its slightly different but for those you who may be interested its at the bottom of the page and called the STM:
heres one that is similar to the purple one here, its slightly different but for those you who may be interested its at the bottom of the page and called the STM:
holy crap I love this hood mod. I first found Paul's stm scoop version. In looking to see some completed hoods with his scoop I stumbled upon this thread… the original... Awesome job.
I really love how yours utilizes so much of the hood. It makes it flow so well.
------------------ Rescued & resuscitated 1984 Indy Fiero Pace Car #770 presently reversibly modified...LOL!
Wow, this is seriously amazing!! I know you have been bugged a bunch, but wondering if we could get some dimensions to to figure out how you did it. I wish I had the patience to do that. Though now I really want to!
Nice! I think I might have a line on a cobra hood. If funds will surface I will get it and get Paul (thadriver) to put everything together for me
------------------ 1984 Indy Fiero SE Pace Car Replica #770 "SE" Stormtrooper Edition Rescued, resuscitated and reversibly modified! (I'm so not done yet!) Poly all round & Black Drag DR-34s Frt: 225/45 on 18x8 (47 offset w/ 8-9mm spacer) 1.5 coils cut off 1984 WS6 springs Rear: 265/35 on 18x8.5 (45 offset) Coil-overs w/ 10 inch 300lb springs & 7 inch sleeve
