cutting up my hood question

[bbstang502]

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]

Yup. Should help both breathing AND cooling.

[4thHorseman]

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]

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]

Yes,Start cutting. It will help tremendously

[Retterath]

Originally Posted by 4thHorseman

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]

Yes. My bad. Low pressure area between the ears.