Hi All,
Working With A Guy In Fl, He Makes Racing Hood Scoops, They Are Well Made. He Does Not Have The Right Size That Can Be Incorporated To Fit The American Clipper Hoods, I Have Talked Him Into Making For Me One To The Specs. I Have E-Mailed Him, The Problem I Have Found Is Most Of The Import Styles Are Cheap But Are Glued On. This One Will Be Laminated With 5 Layers Of Fiberglass & Has A Bolt On Mount & Rubber Seal Around Scoop. It Will Fit In Between The Brown Striping, So Should Belen In Well On Front Hood.
I Am Planning On Getting A Replacement Hood, & I Will Mount & Mold It In Place, So I Will Leave MY Stock Clipper Hood Intact. Will Post More Info When I Get This Done. If This Works Out & Helps, With Lowering Temperature With In Doghouse & Keep Engine Compartment Cooler, Should I'm Hoping On Better MPG. ;) Has To Be Tested In Wet Weather Conditions Also.. It Has A Stainless Steel Screen To Keep Bugs & Debris Out, Also I Was Planning On Adding More Screen, When I Cut Through Top Of Hood.
If This Works Out Going To Talk To Mel ACOC Clipper Supply Office & Maybe Able To Order Some For Club Members.
Please Let Me Hear From Any Clipper Owners Who Have Tried Something Like This. I Know Steve Fine Is Also Looking Into Something That Will Help In Reducing Cab Heat..
Thanks,
Joe
Any updates on this, Joe?
Interested in seeing if this worked out as well!
I'd be open to getting one if it works out as well.
Hello,
I Installed Mine, It Took A Little Fab Work.
I?m At Present Time In Southern Calif.
Visiting Family.
When I Return In A Week Or Two, Ill PMYou
We Can Go Over Process. On What I Did On My 1977
Clipper.
Thanks
Clipper Joe
Hello,
Just A Short Note: These Scoops Work Best On
Clipper Rigs With 440 Ci V-8 Engines.
They Let A lot Of Air In To The Carb.
I Also Have A Free Flow K/N Air Filter, That Helps With The Air Flow.
Help Engine Breath Better.
I Have Had Good Service With Mine.