“…..Looks like might need a factory style hemi hood scoop to clear the carb…..”

I’ve been thinking along the same lines Bob. I really like the way the Pro-Stock style scoop looks on the Green car. Unfortunately it’s just not practical for something that’s going to see daily driver duties.

I also like the six-pack air cleaner I currently have on the HEMI. When I built the air cleaner base I didn’t build it with drop base, but that’s something I could pretty easily change and maybe lose an inch or so of height. With that air cleaner though I can’t move it any more forward because of the AC compressor and it won’t be able to be moved back due to the wiper motor. Basically there’s a good chance that a smaller drop base air cleaner is in the cars future.

I am hoping that I can just use the stock flat hood from the parts car. There’s a good chance though that the car will need a scoop/bubble of some kind. Much like when I did the scoop on the 57 Plymouth there’s not a whole lot out there that I like. So far I’ve narrowed it down to 3 that I could live with if I have to.

Of those 3 the one I like the least is a Corvette style cowl induction scoop. Their available in both steel and fiberglass and both 2 and 4 inch rise. It would probably open up the most options for an air cleaner however.

2nd on the list is a dodge “Power-bulge” similar to what the early 70s Chargers/Superbees used. Unfortunately the only way I’ve found them is as a complete hood (but not a valiant hood). Buying a complete hood to cut the bulge out is cost prohibitive and a lot more work than I want to get into.

The one I’m leaning too the most is a Thunderbolt style teardrop scoop. I can get it with or without the holes and screens in the rear. So far I’ve only been able to find it in fiberglass. I actually don’t think it would look to bad.

Hopefully the flat hood will clear, but at least I have options.

I’m also open to any thoughts you guys out there may have.


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