• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Paint and Body Cutting Underside cowl hood supports for clearance ?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Foxbody 5.0
  • Start date Start date Sep 5, 2018
F

Foxbody 5.0

New Member
Jan 2, 2018
6
0
1
Sep 5, 2018
#1
  • Sep 5, 2018
  • #1
Hello , i have some hood clearance issues with my trickflow intake and 1" spacer i was wondering if it's safe to cut the supports under my cowl hood ? Thanks see the picture
 

Boostedpimp

20+ Year Stangneter
May 8, 2003
1,451
493
154
NJ
Sep 6, 2018
#2
  • Sep 6, 2018
  • #2
I've done it on a factory hood before without any repercussions but never did it on a metal cowl induction hood before. I'm assuming your hood is metal since I've never seen a fiberglass hood have supports like that. If it were me I'd give it a shot
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

For Sale Trick Flow Box R Series Upper Intake w/90 mm Inlet
  • Habu135
  • Apr 30, 2026
  • Engine and Power Adder
Replies
1
Views
187
Engine and Power Adder Jun 11, 2026
Habu135
D
2006 GT Windshield Cowl install
  • Daddidio
  • Mar 12, 2026
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
0
Views
192
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech Mar 12, 2026
Daddidio
D
F
Engine 1988 Foxbody idle issues
  • fernandosgarage55
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
26
Views
572
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 30, 2026
AeroCoupe
M
Resolved 1988 Foxbody - Overheating Summer
  • MDrisc
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
591
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Today at 3:56 AM
rednotch
Exhaust 1 3/4” Long Tubes on a Fox Body AOD – Easiest route?
  • 5.0 Mike
  • Mar 19, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 21, 2025
5.0 Mike
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?