289 FIA Hood Scoop

[1985 CCX]

My tribute to a cool 289 #2375

[LightNFast]

Great photos Jeff. Also, couldn't help but notice the above 289's aren't running the same diameter tires F/R! ... I'm joking, of course

EZ$ -
It's my understanding the actual purpose of the insert is to reduce air turbulence over the Webers which can cause issues at higher speeds.





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[1985 CCX]

Not sure however I use it to reduce rocks under hood.
Without it rocks can be an issue.

[LightNFast]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Not sure however I use it to reduce rocks under hood.
Without it rocks can be an issue.

Rocks Who or what's throwing all the rocks at you and why? Sounds really dangerous, especially for your passenger!



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[1985 CCX]

Well nobody is throwing rocks yet!
In New England they sand and salt roads all winter because of the weather.
Plowing tears up roads and creates HUGE potholes.
In the spring it becomes airborn in spots.
Takes DPW till August or more to clean up then we start all over again.
Dreadful

[EZ$]

I hope Pete doesn't mind, but I finally figured how to get the drawing, and the other pictures he provided me to help me figure this out, into a post, so here we go.


I hope they all make sense. The picture of the underside of Pete's hood shows the four connection points, and how ERA does things. I had to modify the size of the insert, and create a way to mount it to my hood. Once I get it finished, I'll post a picture of my solution. Thanks again Pete. Would have never figured this one out on my own!
Rick