Virgina

[Sean Gaffney]

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Nothing...

if there is nothing why is one rated at 315 and the other 317? If you want this issue to be about nothing have NHRA make both versions same HP right?

[Tony Janes]

The 315 hp is a 1969 300/315 041 head engine. The hood is not a factor

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by STBMG66

if there is nothing why is one rated at 315 and the other 317? If you want this issue to be about nothing have NHRA make both versions same HP right?

NHRA knows there is no value in the hood
If you have proof there is a value post your proof

[Sean Gaffney]

Originally Posted by mark callanan

NHRA knows there is no value in the hood
If you have proof there is a value post your proof

Marc, that is my point exactly, why different HP ratings because of the hood you are campaigning? All I am saying is that wether you have a flat hood or a cowl hood it shouldn't matter and compromise the HP rating. It should be 315 or 317 just make it the same for all.

[race watcher]

It has been a while but I could run faster with the cowl hood with stock air cleaner base sealed to hood.

If there is no difference why do people put them on instead of a stock hood? Because it looks cool? Being able to seal the carb to the hood is worth something, at least is was on my Firebird, and those scoops are in the wrong spot compared to a cowl hood on a Chevrolet. It doesnt cost a 1000.00 dollars to put a hood on one of those cars. You can by a brand new replacement for GM for under 300.00. Maybe this will go away, or people will have extra hoods for that new 300 Hp 350 or a big block project.

[Bruce Noland]

A friend who has years of experience with this combination put his flat hood back on a couple years ago. He said there was no additional performance to be found in the air hood. I believe he also said the flat hood is 18 pounds lighter.

[Monte Howard]

I have a 69 camaro flat hood I would sell if someone needs one. I can bring it to Indy points meet. It is primer, I took it off my 69 and put a cowl on it. The car is going to be a street car, so I did it for looks. It is a original GM 69 flat hood.

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by Todd Hoven

If there is no difference why do people put them on instead of a stock hood? Because it looks cool? Being able to seal the carb to the hood is worth something, at least is was on my Firebird, and those scoops are in the wrong spot compared to a cowl hood on a Chevrolet. It doesnt cost a 1000.00 dollars to put a hood on one of those cars. You can by a brand new replacement for GM for under 300.00. Maybe this will go away, or people will have extra hoods for that new 300 Hp 350 or a big block project.

Your incorrect
The hood after market is 349.00 for a decent one
Shipping was 250.00
And what do you thinks its going to cost to custom match a custom paint job?
300-400?

Ok Mark, your right. Most likely with those prices you are close to a 1000.

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Your incorrect
The hood after market is 349.00 for a decent one
Shipping was 250.00
And what do you thinks its going to cost to custom match a custom paint job?
300-400?