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Old 11-29-2006   #1 (permalink)
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can u guys please help me out. i've done a search but still need ur imput.
i can't decide between cervinis 2.5" cowl or 4". it will be mostly street driven and set up to handle not drag.it is not my d/d. i just don't what if 4" is over kill for the street.

also looked at the cobra svo. but is the scoop functional?
i need pics. of all kinds of hoods to help me decide.
i only want to use cervinis b/c i live like 5 min from them and they are best.how's that for lucky.anyway. all ur help is appreciated.
thanks.jay.
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I think 4" is too much. JMO.
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I agree that the 4" looks too race car for the street.
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IMO 4 inches is a little too extreme for the street, only because it can create a blind spot. , I like the way they look otherthan that. The 2.5" cowl is decent sized and stil noticeable to the driver(you) and anyone else who is looking at you car. I persoanlly like the Cobra SVO hood, as far as it being functional I am not sure. When I bought my Mach 1 hood for my 89 GT the scoops had to be cut out ,but it was a very simple process, so dont let that deter you if you like that hood.

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yeah i agree that the 4" is too much for street. i'll look at the mach hoods.
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I agree, 4" is just too much.
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mach hoods suck. they are ugly.

http://hofibertrends.com/index.htm

they have a BEAUTIFUL 1.7 inch cowl. its what im getting, i love it.
but they have a 3 inch cowl too, if you think that 4 is too much, but 2 is too little.

but since you live near cervini, i would go with the 2.5" cowl. good resale value
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I agree 4" too much for the street, the blind spot point was a good one.
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mach hoods suck. they are ugly.

http://hofibertrends.com/index.htm

they have a BEAUTIFUL 1.7 inch cowl. its what im getting, i love it.
but they have a 3 inch cowl too, if you think that 4 is too much, but 2 is too little.

but since you live near cervini, i would go with the 2.5" cowl. good resale value
agreed. they are ugly. i've been looking at pics of them and i just don't like them.jmo.
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I've got the mach 1 hood and really like it. You can see a good pic of it on my profile, and the scoops are functional, JMO.
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i have a 4 inch cowl hood. i will trade with anyone with a regular 5.0 hood..i bought the car with it on already.. nice hood, just a lil too much for me..
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I agree 4" too much for the street, the blind spot point was a good one.
What kind of hood is on your avatar? I Love it! If that's a Mach 1 hood, I Say
it rules!!!
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ive never seen a hood quite like mine b4...
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hahaahaha i just boiught a 3 inch cowl last night... i couldnt pass up the $100 price tag. need some big time stripping and prep work, but it will be sa-weet.
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I personally liek the Mach hoods, but the 1.5" Cowl looks pretty sweet.
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