Need a good working hood scoop

Alohaman · 01-12-2008, 05:39 AM

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?

newyorker · 01-13-2008, 03:59 AM

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

windsonian · 01-13-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by newyorker

good luck wiring an actuator to open and close the cover lol

why? the mechanical mounting to make it work properly would be far more difficult than wiring it up.

newyorker · 01-13-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by windsonian

why? the mechanical mounting to make it work properly would be far more difficult than wiring it up.

thats what I meant to say...new job got the best of my mind left sitting at the office

Alohaman · 01-13-2008, 08:17 PM

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).

newyorker · 01-13-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alohaman

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).

Just use any generic functional hood scoop...be prepared to cut a hole in your hood though

Alohaman · 01-13-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by newyorker

Just use any generic functional hood scoop...be prepared to cut a hole in your hood though

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