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

need opinions on this hood scoop

  • Thread starter Thread starter superslothguy
  • Start date Start date Sep 17, 2005
S

superslothguy

Member
Apr 1, 2005
103
0
16
Sep 17, 2005
#1
  • Sep 17, 2005
  • #1
ok i dont have a pro stock car but i dont have enough $$$ for a cowl hood and i was wondering what u guys thought about this hood and if i do use it ill make it funtional but just let me kno what u guys think
http://store.cal-mustang.com/catalog/images/84L148std.jpg
PLEASE dont bash me i just want opinions
 

5o5speed

New Member
Aug 9, 2004
79
0
0
Sep 17, 2005
#2
  • Sep 17, 2005
  • #2
How much is that scoop? A cowl hood can't be that much more. I'd put the money towards saving up for a cowl hood but that's just me.
 

Darkwriter77

Resident Ranting Negative Nancy
5 Year Member
Jul 1, 2005
314
281
134
Apache Junction, AZ
Sep 17, 2005
#3
  • Sep 17, 2005
  • #3
Unless you're running a carb'ed setup with something like a K&N Xtream top on it and/or having it sealed up to the hood, or you've found a nifty way to route some air ducting to your intake, then the scoop won't do jack. You'll only be adding a big obstruction to your driving view and a huge amount of extra drag, just for looks.

Bear in mind that if your car is equipped with Mass Air and you go trying to re-route the air ducting to make it draw from that scoop, it will likely give the MAF some screwy readings and you'll have drivability issues (running lean/rich, car jerking around at various speeds, poor MPG, etc.). If you're only wanting to do it as a means of getting cooler air, it'd be far cheaper and easier just to get a nice CAI off of eBay, or (unless you've got enough mods that exceed its flow capacity) the stock airbox with a drop-in K&N, since it already pulls air from the fenderwell.
 

timeless2

Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici
Admin Dude
Nov 29, 1999
1,366
202
154
the Shadow Gallery
Sep 17, 2005
#4
  • Sep 17, 2005
  • #4

Are you running pro-street? Just get a cowl hood.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Engine HELP - 351W Based Build Under Stock Hood
  • thinkfaster
  • Oct 17, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
13
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 31, 2025
Qtrhrse23
Q
P
Fox Opinions Wanted- at a crossroad with my '88 GT
  • pindude80
  • Apr 18, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
32
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 22, 2025
pindude80
P
C
Drivetrain Need assistance
  • ChrisPBacon323
  • Dec 7, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
308
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 30, 2024
Noobz347
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 95 GT/Saleen Supercharged 331 install
  • from6to8
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
937
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 1994 Cobra Supercharger install
  • from6to8
  • Sep 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 20 21 22
Replies
420
Views
9K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
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?