cutting up my hood question

bbstang502
05-18-2009, 03:21 PM
have a 95 mustang with a 521 cid engine and a 4 inch cowl hood and the hood is not open in the back like other cowl hoods , does anyone think cutting the back out of the hood would help any. thanks

Maverick
05-18-2009, 04:10 PM
Yup. Should help both breathing AND cooling.

4thHorseman
05-18-2009, 04:12 PM
It'll help drop under hood temps as well as enable the carb to draw in a cooler air charge.

The bottom of your windshield is a low pressure area. If you ever unfortunately drove it in the rain you'd see the water droplets run down your cowl hood scoop and then curve around and enter the opening at the rear like they are being sucked in.

bbstang502
05-18-2009, 04:56 PM
i cut six 2 1/2 inch holes in the back and i can feel lots heat comming out. i always figured the carb.was drawing in a lot of underhood heat. i hope this helps thanks

BBFmavrick
05-18-2009, 10:54 PM
Yes,Start cutting. It will help tremendously:eek::)

Retterath
05-19-2009, 04:49 PM
It'll help drop under hood temps as well as enable the carb to draw in a cooler air charge.

The bottom of your windshield is a low pressure area. If you ever unfortunately drove it in the rain you'd see the water droplets run down your cowl hood scoop and then curve around and enter the opening at the rear like they are being sucked in.

You meant to say 'high' pressure area, right?

4thHorseman
05-20-2009, 11:05 AM
Yes. My bad. Low pressure area between the ears.