FE Getting Air
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Laughing Gas
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FE Getting Air
I have a 1969 F-100 with a 390. I am going to put a hood scoop on it ( A REAL HOOD SCOOP NOT SOME GLUE ON AUTO ZONE THING) I already have the scoop that came off a 68 f-100. I thought that it looked good on it, but it was not functional. I was wondering about putting this on my truck. I plan on doing everything to it mounting it cutting a hole the entire deal.
Here is my question. Would this cause any problems with the motor?
Here is my question. Would this cause any problems with the motor?
Needsmorecoffee.
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Only when it rains. I've done this to all my Mustangs and space the carb up a bit so the aircleaner pokes through the hood. The more expensive way would be to try to adapt a ram air shaker style but not sure if it would work on a truck. Anyway only in heavy rain did I have a problem. I made a cover to snap over the scoop mouth in bad weather and could also remove the spacer to lower the aircleaner if needed. I used something like naugahide for the cover material. I used small snaps like on a boat cover to attach them. I think velcro would be the way to go to attach the cover as car "bras" are mostly held on with this. That and no snaps on the hood scoop for a cleaner look. Measure twice...cut once. G.
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