The Other 68 Dart Resto Project
Here is part II of the hood scoop install, fresh air. I figured that I have enough room between the braces to fit an 11" x 3 1/2" K&N X-stream filter. I will be making a baseplate with a seal to keep out underhood air.
If it was a fiberglass hood, I would have just cut a large round or oval hole, but for budget reasons, I am keeping the steel hood. I wanted to make it look neat, and not just hack up the bracing. I started by marking the hole I wanted to cut, I then drilled 3/16" holes in all the corners.
On top of the hood, I laid down some tape, then drew lines between all the holes.
I then cut the lines with my dremel tool and some extra large cutoff wheels. When I was done, it was time to take a shower because my neck and arms were covered with itchy metal grindings, I hate that stuff! I used some 120 grit sandpaper and a sanding roll on my dremel to clean up the opening.
Here is part II of the hood scoop install, fresh air. I figured that I have enough room between the braces to fit an 11" x 3 1/2" K&N X-stream filter. I will be making a baseplate with a seal to keep out underhood air.
If it was a fiberglass hood, I would have just cut a large round or oval hole, but for budget reasons, I am keeping the steel hood. I wanted to make it look neat, and not just hack up the bracing. I started by marking the hole I wanted to cut, I then drilled 3/16" holes in all the corners.
On top of the hood, I laid down some tape, then drew lines between all the holes.
I then cut the lines with my dremel tool and some extra large cutoff wheels. When I was done, it was time to take a shower because my neck and arms were covered with itchy metal grindings, I hate that stuff! I used some 120 grit sandpaper and a sanding roll on my dremel to clean up the opening.