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After being told by an idiot who said "no one makes open air filters for
carbs" and a more knowledgeable mechanic who didn't know of any off hand
for the Chevette. I've decided to build something custom using a K&N
filter.
But I don't know any good working hood scoops that'll look good on a
Chevette and have the option of closing and opening. I've got the perfect
place for a switch to do so. Can someone give me some ideas?
Alohaman
good luck wiring an actuator to open and close the cover lol
its a lot of custom work it would be easier to just have a manual snap in
insert
newyorker
why? the mechanical mounting to make it work properly would be far more
difficult than wiring it up.
windsonian
:banghead: thats what I meant to say...new job got the best of my mind left
sitting at the office
newyorker
I can always be lazy and stick a piece of cardboard across when it rains
then I guess lol. Know any good brands though? Just found out my local
Canadian Tire can order me almost anything I want. (Managed to snag a
taller K&N filter that'll open up the air intake after I extend the bolts
to fit).
Alohaman
Just use any generic functional hood scoop...be prepared to cut a hole in
your hood though
newyorker
Yeah, no problem with that, I can take another hood from another Vette if
needed. I'll probably need to find a small scoop to fit off to the side
about 12 inches wide and 16 inches long, or if I want something even in the
middle, it'll have to be 24 inches wide. I'm guessing the smaller one
would give a better more direct air flow, but considering my air filter
setup is not completely open, the air from a larger scoop may help.
Man I'd love to kill the guy who went out of his way to make the Chevette
so hard to mod :cussing:
Alohaman
