I used something like this stuff, "2 mesh" which is 1/2" squares. Enough to keep stuff out but not restrict flow too much. http://www.twpinc.com/images/products/detail/002X002D0410W48T-BLK.jpg from http://www.twpinc.com/twpinc/control/category/~category_id=TWPCAT_4 Devon
Yes, I just need to figure out how to secure it to the inlets. They are almost flush with the contour of the spoiler. I may have to secure it to the spoiler itself.
If you're slick with JB Weld or some other kind of epoxy, you could possibly cut the mesh in a circle one inch in diameter larger than the opening, using the epoxy to bond the mesh to the fiberglass after roughing it up a bit. Once cured you can reshape the epoxy as necessary to make the install cleaner. A little body filler could help smooth things out too. Just one idea that popped in. Devon
Maybe contact the company and see what diameter these babies are: http://www.spectreperformance.com/#CATALOG.97891 Devon
Larry looks good the Wizard must be in the 11's now.Better mpg on the trips to Atco.Pick up the godfather(BRUNO)and hit the LIE for some 11.90 runs.:TU:
I've been thinking about one of these for my `65. It seems like getting air from anywhere but under the hood would have to be a big benefit. Of course, there's no front spoiler on mine so I'd have to go through the high beam headlight openings. I don't drive the car at night very much anyway. I know I'll have to move the battery to the trunk, which I'm not thrilled about but I can live with it. I think I can get around everything else. The A/C will have to stay where it is unless I move to at least 1,000 miles north of here. I like the Spectre headlight screens and funnels if they have the size I need. Is the air filter a standard 14x3"? I hate to give up an almost new K&N. Bill
Thanks for the write up Larry, I have been thinking of using a similar setup with the Ram Air Box componets. I had not seen the Spectre products and I like Spectre better. Especially like the black tubing in lieu of the silver. I dont have the spoiler to use your method, I like the "old school" headlamp bucket trick but do not want to relocate the battery.
Some W-30s came with factory scoops that went under the bumper. These are repro'ed now: http://www.opgi.com/product.asp?cat...=196&GrpCode=3327&ProdCode=C240192&yearrange= A little pricey - maybe someone has them cheaper. At least it would save the spoiler... - Bill
I'm starting on a lighter version of my GS cowl induction hood right after the Fall SW Nationals at Speedworld 11/28. Current hood is 45 pounds, should get it down to 30 pounds max. Hope to be testing the new version by the Hangover Nationals 1/1/10 :TU:
Found these on JC Whitney. Obviously for Jeeps but at $52 bucks a little fabrication will go a long way. I am sure the off road catalogs have different sizes you might wanna poke around there some. :TU: http://www.jcwhitney.com/6-PIECE_STONE_GUARD_SETS?ID=12;0;0;0;100001;ProductName;0;0;0;N;2008777;0;0
Larry, Make sure you run with that setup, and then with no air cleaner, when you do your testing. Often times air cleaner lids can disrupt the flow of air across the carb, altering the A/F ratios... Also, run it with a 1" spacer and no air cleaner.. to get complete results at the track. Poston made setup just like that years ago, we had it on the Stage in the late 80's, but it was not as effective as a sealed hood scoop. It did help tho.. I can't recall the difference.. we didn't have it on long, because I neglected to put a strut in the center of the spoiler, and we split it in half and drove over it, that first weekend out at the track. We also had trouble with the spoiler on the trailer ramps, if I recall correctly, as that car sat pretty low in the front. One thing I will say tho.. make sure you have the housing sealed up, as it will be the most effective that way. JW
