TS6

iTrader: (41)

I have a Glasstek 4" cowl and I know lots of guys do not run hood pins on those hoods, myself included, and even though Glasstek says to I've had 2 of their hoods and never a problem. But none of my other cars are as fast as this one, so I'm worried about it flying up on me. Is anyone running 130+ in the 1/4 with a cowl hood and no pins? Should I pin it anyway?

Nine Ball

iTrader: (38)

stock hood latch is fine. I've seen cars run bottom 9s with a stock latch. Pins are typically used for lightweight hoods that do not have a latch.

VSGLS1

iTrader: (8)

Running zues fasteners on my carbon fiber hood, has no latch.

Luna

iTrader: (6)

well I dont know a damn thing about whether its actually safe or not but better safe than sorry I would hate to suddenly be blind at 130mph it would kinda ruin my day...

99FormulaM6

iTrader: (21)

if tony says its ok...thats good enough for me

Nine Ball

iTrader: (38)

uhhh, these LS1 f-bodies will do 162 mph off the showroom floor without any modifications. The stock hood latch is fine for 130. Its probably fine for 200 mph or more.