More opinions..2.5 0r 3" Cowl on a LX

1320 · 11-21-2002, 12:01 AM

Opinons. comments and pics are welcome on my buds decision on a hood.

ultraflo · 11-21-2002, 12:15 AM

click on the RLS racing link in my sig for a few pics of a 5.5" extended lift-off cowl of the Cervini variety...

Non-extended.... I like the 4" cowl, myself. It's all personal preference really, but some opinions are always nice.

CB93LX · 11-21-2002, 06:15 PM

Just my opinion of course, but I like the 3" . Unless you have a reason for needing that extra inch or so, 3" is as big as I like to go.

lx5091 · 11-21-2002, 06:23 PM

Unless space is needed I say go as small as possible. I like subtle change and the 2.5 is just that. You can tell it's there, but it isn't too aggressive. The larger the cowl, the less attention the rest of the car gets. There's my opinion

drudis · 11-22-2002, 10:50 AM

IMOHO, 2-1/2", thats all.
Its subtle, yet noticable...

IMPULSERACING · 11-22-2002, 03:06 PM

Personally, I think the only reason for a 2 1/2" is if you Road Race. Otherwise I like a mean looking stang with a 3 or 4 inch cowl.

Big-T · 11-23-2002, 10:52 AM

It's a personal preference issue, you have to decide or yourself. I'm probably a bit older than many of you (mid-30's) and find the big raised hoods just silly looking unless you REALLY need it to clear something big under there. The maximum I will go is 1.5" if i NEED it to clear the engine I end up putting in. I'm considering a 351-based engine, and with the EFI I may need some extra room under there. If I end up not needing any extra room you couldn't make me put on a cowl hood at gunpoint.

...personal opinion only...

Big-T

11-21-2002, 12:01 AM	#1
1320 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois Posts: 15	More opinions..2.5 0r 3" Cowl on a LX Opinons. comments and pics are welcome on my buds decision on a hood. __________________

11-21-2002, 12:15 AM	#2
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	click on the RLS racing link in my sig for a few pics of a 5.5" extended lift-off cowl of the Cervini variety... Non-extended.... I like the 4" cowl, myself. It's all personal preference really, but some opinions are always nice. __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

11-21-2002, 06:23 PM	#4
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	Unless space is needed I say go as small as possible. I like subtle change and the 2.5 is just that. You can tell it's there, but it isn't too aggressive. The larger the cowl, the less attention the rest of the car gets. There's my opinion __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-22-2002, 10:50 AM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	IMOHO, 2-1/2", thats all. Its subtle, yet noticable... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-22-2002, 03:06 PM	#6
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	Personally, I think the only reason for a 2 1/2" is if you Road Race. Otherwise I like a mean looking stang with a 3 or 4 inch cowl. __________________ 92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges

11-21-2002, 06:15 PM	#3
CB93LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Eastern N.C. Posts: 50	Just my opinion of course, but I like the 3" . Unless you have a reason for needing that extra inch or so, 3" is as big as I like to go.

11-23-2002, 10:52 AM	#7
Big-T Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 31	It's a personal preference issue, you have to decide or yourself. I'm probably a bit older than many of you (mid-30's) and find the big raised hoods just silly looking unless you REALLY need it to clear something big under there. The maximum I will go is 1.5" if i NEED it to clear the engine I end up putting in. I'm considering a 351-based engine, and with the EFI I may need some extra room under there. If I end up not needing any extra room you couldn't make me put on a cowl hood at gunpoint. ...personal opinion only... Big-T

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