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The hood and cowl scoop came from the factory on my Mustang and I would like to keep it. Not to mention the paint.
The problem now is clearance because of what is under the hood.
The scoop is bolted to the hood with nine studs that screw into stands on the bottom of the scoop. In the next picture I have taken the nuts off the studs and let the hood down. I need about 1 1/2" more clearance.
My first idea was to get longer studs and use spacers to raise the scoop, but that would leave a gap on both sides. Someone suggested filling the gaps with carbon fiber strips which would be a good idea but I'm not sure how I would attach them.
The next idea was to cut the hood where the air filter made contact so the scoop would bolt on normally and the air filter would protrude through the scoop.
Any idea's or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
This is what I have done so far. I still have to extend three studs at the front but when the scoop is bolted on it is still very rigid. My dad recommended using automotive body panel glue to bond whatever I decided to use to fill the gap between the scoop and hood. I would still appreciate any ideas on what to use to fill the gaps.
Thanks for the idea. It's still an option but now I'm thinking about using an aluminum mesh, reinforced by welding it to 1/4" aluminum rod, powder coated black and attached by overlapping and glueing it to the back side of the fiberglass with body panel glue.
I think you might be able to bend some sheetmetal on a bending brake cut & fit it in there. paint it or even go further fiberglass over then paint it, but will take some work.
10-12-2014, 10:59 AM
Factory cowl hood scoop idea's needed. 
