Cascade Crew

QwkTrip

I've got two ideas brewing:

1) I've had my eye on this Hilborn "shotgun" intake for a while. But I need a smaller version that will mate up to a carb. Has anybody seen anything like this anywhere??? I think it actually has a chance to work with the curvy lines of a Firebird.

http://www.hilborninjection.com/product.asp?Id=403&CatId=158

2) I'm thinking of fabbing up a carb adapter with a rubber seal to a very small cowl induction hood. I'd fit up a flat rectangular air filter built into the hood. Has anybody seen this done? Any ready-made kits out there or is this a custom fiberglass job?

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject:

I just dawned on me that Glasstek is located here in Illinois. Hmmmmm.... one short drive could solve this issue.

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject:

MUWAHAHAHAAHAHAH!!!!!!!! Some guy on thirdgen found the hilborn scoop for me. Mounts right up to a carb. Cool

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3792,424_Shotgun-Bill-Scoop.html?itemNo=scoop

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject:

That looks like it is for a dual-quad setup.

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject:

I like talking to myself. With a couple more replies to myself I might set a Crew record. A pathetic record but a record nonetheless.

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

Dang, Dewey! You ruined my streak. Razz

It can be mounted to a single or dual carb setup. At least that's what the text says.

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

I replied. Wink

I don't know that I would like that sticking out of the hood, I think I would have to see it done to descide though.

And sorry, a lot of us were out of town at a get together this weekend.

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject:

If you were forced to have an air cleaner above the hood, this is one of the best alternatives don't you think? Have you seen something better? I'm all ears at this point just searching for ideas.

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject:

How far above the hood? I think a small like 2" cowl would look cleaner. But I am a simple clean kind of guy. I can't say it will look bad, I would really have to see it to see how it looks. I agree if you have to go above the hood by any large ammount, it will be better than a lot of those tacky over done scoops, I do agree.

--John

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

It would be pretty much flush with the top of the hood with very little gap. Maybe even tuck the rear down just a tad. The problem is that my drive pulley doesn't clear the hood either. If I cut the hood then it's going to be open to expose the entire supercharger, with lines to hug the shape of the supercharger.

A cowl hood would have to clear the air cleaner and front pulley.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject:

i'd go with a cowl of some kind. the firebirds looks so clean without a big hole in the hood. but then again with a beast like that i don't think anyone is allowed to make fun Wink

~JAKE

Demon · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject:

I hate the Trans Am style nostril hoods. They look okay on a Trans Ams, but look terrible on a 3rd gen, or Dodge truck, or Chevy Suburban, or Grand Am, or..... Wink

Demon · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject:

I'm very much a believer that you get what you pay for to a reasonable limit, anyway. Frankly, it will cost a ton to cut my original hood + $400 air scoop. That air scoop alone puts $350 back in my pocket towards a cowl.

You know, I live right in the heartland of hot rodding. I should go talk to a few custom shops and get a better idea what a hood would cost. I've got places within a couple hours like Glasstek, Troy Trepanier, and others. At least it would solve a mystery and help me focus on what I need to do.