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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil
I am no AMC expert, but I believe the 69 SC/Rambler that were equipped with that scoop were functional, using a vacuum operated flapper door similar to the 1969 Torino/Cyclone and 69/70 Cougars. Is that correct? Also, I believe that the 390 SC/Ramblers were also all 4 speeds, is that also correct? Since this Rambler American 2 door sedan is shown at a NHRA santioned track, in M/SA, how is he allowed to run that scoop, functional or not? Wouldn`t that be like a 68-69 Barracuda with a 340, 383, or 440 Stocker using a SS/AH Hemi hood scoop? Or a cowl induction hood on a 67-68 Z/28, or Boss 429 scoop on a 428 CJ Mustang? Just curious.
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Yes to all the AMC questions, just as Ed presented. Furthermore, you are correct, the flapper is a Ford interchange item.
The issue of this M/SA Rambler scoop was brought up before on this forum. My comment was something like "if legal for show only, I'd make sure I had the rust spots under the scoop!"
Apparently NHRA doesn't care. At one time the rulebook said "mild customizing allowable". I guess this factory scoop could fall under that.
And technically speaking, and an easy fix, the air pan under the SS/H SC/Rambler is a no-no also. But lets just get the car on the track!
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