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Decisions, Decisions...hoods, Hoods...

  • Thread starter Thread starter Undeadknight26
  • Start date Start date Mar 1, 2016

Get the hood or wait it out?

  • 4"

    Votes: 1 12.5%
  • 3"

    Votes: 2 25.0%
  • 2"

    Votes: 5 62.5%

  • Total voters
    8
  • Poll closed Mar 15, 2016.
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Undeadknight26

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#1
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Hey guys! I have a SUPER hard decision to make and I'm not really sure what to do, so I'd like to consult the experts on this matter. I have a 2.3 Turbo Notch back, everything on it is stock except some 16x8 Cobras...At the moment I have a stock 89-93 Mustang hood on it, primed. Some one would trade me a 4" cowl hood for my Stock hood. But I kinda want a 2" or a 3"...I'm not sure what to do so I just want some opinions. If you view it shoot an opinion! Thanks guys!
 

Jinx

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#2
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Not an expert, Personally I like low clean lines on the Mustangs.

@Noobz347 poll not working. I can't vote, but there is an edit option in the upper right.
 

DocG

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#3
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Agreed. Keep the stock one, especially since your car is basically stock. It would be different if you had a built drag car but at this point I think that big of a cowl would look out of place.


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A5literMan

At least it is lumpy...
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#4
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  • #4
Stock. 4" cowls look out of place on anything except a built drag car IMO
 
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stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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#5
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I vote no hood.
 
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skyline247

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#6
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A5literMan said:
Stock. 4" cowls look out of place on anything except a built drag car IMO
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This is my opinion as well.

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?
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#7
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Stock. 4" cowls are a pain th drive with. I personally wouldn't do that unless i had so much motor it didn't fit under a small cowl.
 

hoopty5.0

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You can't see around it. Been there, its no fun.
 

Black1987

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#9
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Undeadknight26 said:
Hey guys! I have a SUPER hard decision to make and I'm not really sure what to do, so I'd like to consult the experts on this matter. I have a 2.3 Turbo Notch back, everything on it is stock except some 16x8 Cobras...At the moment I have a stock 89-93 Mustang hood on it, primed. Some one would trade me a 4" cowl hood for my Stock hood. But I kinda want a 2" or a 3"...I'm not sure what to do so I just want some opinions. If you view it shoot an opinion! Thanks guys!
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If it is a 2.3L keep the stocker. However, go to a pick a part pick up the stock one (like $50) trade him yours and sell the 4" cowl
 
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FoxMustangLvr

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#10
  • Mar 2, 2016
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I think a 2" cowl is perfect for our cars whether is to clear an intake or just for the look.
 
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hoopty5.0

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Black1987 said:
If it is a 2.3L keep the stocker. However, go to a pick a part pick up the stock one (like $50) trade him yours and sell the 4" cowl
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Taken straight outta the parts hustler book!
 
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DocG

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A5literMan said:
Stock. 4" cowls look out of place on anything except a built drag car IMO
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How come you basically said the same thing I did in the post above and you got a like!?






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hoopty5.0

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DocG said:
How come you basically said the same thing I did in the post above and you got a like!?






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Get back in yer cave!
 
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mikestang63

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#14
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only get the 4" cowl hood if you put dump exhaust, skinny front tires with rear tires that stick out 3" from the fender and as many stickers as you can fit on the rear window
 
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mikestang63

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DocG said:
How come you basically said the same thing I did in the post above and you got a like!?






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no one likes you
 
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DocG

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hoopty5.0 said:
Get back in yer cave!
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I do what I want!

Fockers! All of you!

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A5literMan

At least it is lumpy...
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#17
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DocG said:
How come you basically said the same thing I did in the post above and you got a like!?






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Feel better?
 
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Noobz347

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Jinx said:
Not an expert, Personally I like low clean lines on the Mustangs.

@Noobz347 poll not working. I can't vote, but there is an edit option in the upper right.
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You cant vote on it but you can edit the poll?
 

Jinx

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Noobz347 said:
You cant vote on it but you can edit the poll?
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yup. See?

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mikestang63

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winner winner

 
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