i have the 2.5" 95R hood. I got it from ford and it came with the left(driver) side of the cowl cut out about 8" long by 2" high. It really sucks in alot of air.If I start the car up and leaves are on the cowl it will suck them in...so i just brush them off before i get in. This hood helps alot with underhood heat. No water at all gets in at that location. Its not like the 00R hood with cutouts that are directly over the engine. A screen could be easily glued to the inside to prevent leaves from getting in. I will do it someday.
Just need to chime in here to all who may also be considering a new hood... I am looking to buy a used stock 2001+ GT/Cobra hood. The stock hood on the 2000 is lame imo. I loved the hood on my bullitt...
i have the 2.5" 95R hood. I got it from ford and it came with the left(driver) side of the cowl cut out about 8" long by 2" high. It really sucks in alot of air.If I start the car up and leaves are on the cowl it will suck them in...so i just brush them off before i get in. This hood helps alot with underhood heat. No water at all gets in at that location. Its not like the 00R hood with cutouts that are directly over the engine. A screen could be easily glued to the inside to prevent leaves from getting in. I will do it someday.