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Old 09-27-2014, 10:29 PM
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Here you go Gents.
I think I grabbed all the hoods that were discussed in the other thread.
If you'd like something different I suggest saying " I voted for 2 but would like it to be a little more XXXXXXX or a little less XXXXXX"

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My vote is for #7
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7 seems to be the only one to fit the body lines
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I don't see why 6 or 7 are included in this poll as they are already offered by extreme composites.
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#4
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6 and 7 as stated early shouldnt be on the list they are already available from extreme composites
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I included them because of the potential price difference.
Old 09-28-2014, 01:42 AM
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I voted for #4 because of all the choices I felt it could serve most every ones needs the best. It offers clearance, heat extraction and looks.
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I voted #4 although the bulge needs to be smaller. Other than the excessive height I think it would serve everyone the best.
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Originally Posted by serik21
#4
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6 and 7 as stated early shouldnt be on the list they are already available from extreme composites
Potential carbon option?

I would vote for them, If we could get a moderately taller cowl (keyword moderately) for more clearance at the front for taller intakes.
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I vote #4 but agree that the lines of the bulge need to be smoother and to slightly resemble #7. I think a mix of #4 and #7 would look the best and be different enough. I wouldnt be opposed to carbon either.
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Number 4 would look **** on the V1
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I voted for number 4 also but like DMM I think the cowl height needs to be shortened.
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Having some old school louvers punched in the hood would look better than any of this ricer looking stuff imho...
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if we could get a hood to clear a holly high ram id buy it right now
add some height to 7 and im in
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I agree vents and louvers do look a bit cheesy, but I would like to get some this damn heat out from under the hood!

Add a little height on #7 for sure...haha car #7 looks legit..
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The poll won't let me vote -_-
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Originally Posted by Blackberrysvt
The poll won't let me vote -_-
Hmmm, I wonder if it has to do with post count?
Might PM a mod and see if they can fix you up.

What's your vote?
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Originally Posted by Becker
I agree vents and louvers do look a bit cheesy, but I would like to get some this damn heat out from under the hood!

Add a little height on #7 for sure...haha car #7 looks legit..
I took the weatherstripping off the top of the upper radiator cover and off the top of the firewall and it cooled underhood temps significantly.
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Originally Posted by ls1247

I took the weatherstripping off the top of the upper radiator cover and off the top of the firewall and it cooled underhood temps significantly.
Removing the weather strip on top of the radiator might reduce air flowing through the radiator though, that would be my only concern. All you need is a 2-3 inch cowl with an open rear and maybe a louver to or flap to close it if it rains. That would cause the air to get sucked out of the engine bay. There is a positive air pressure in the engine compartment at speed. All you need is an opening at the rear to let it out.
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Originally Posted by ryridesmotox
Removing the weather strip on top of the radiator might reduce air flowing through the radiator though, that would be my only concern. All you need is a 2-3 inch cowl with an open rear and maybe a louver to or flap to close it if it rains. That would cause the air to get sucked out of the engine bay. There is a positive air pressure in the engine compartment at speed. All you need is an opening at the rear to let it out.
I don't tend to over think things that cost nothing and that I can undo it literally 60 seconds no harm no foul. It's been working fine.


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