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I like them 13 46.43%
I think they're ulgy 15 53.57%
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Old 01-29-2020, 10:35 AM
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I like them

I think they're ulgy
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Old 01-29-2020, 10:37 AM
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Alll the cool kids are doing it...

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Old 01-29-2020, 10:41 AM
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Alll the cool kids are doing it...
There must have been a lot of cool kids in the 60's and 70's too.

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Old 01-29-2020, 10:42 AM
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I had to order one. With my Tiger intake and 2” spacer the hood scoop got so high I can’t see around it

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I had to order one. With my Tiger intake and 2” spacer the hood scoop got so high I can’t see around it
My problem
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Old 01-29-2020, 10:58 AM
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My problem
Jim did you dyno the motor with that big a spacer .I ask because I lost hp going more than 2 in spacer.


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Someone should make a clear shaker for 70-81 "F" bodies...

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Only if I had clear valve covers.

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Only if I had clear valve covers.
LOL! I remember those. Still have a clear distributor cap as garage art. New too!

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I think the Lexan scoop is the best option if your carb is more than an inch or 2 higher than a flat hood.

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Call LUPI.....LRT, Guy does a great job on these.

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Call LUPI.....LRT, Guy does a great job on these.
I will be ordering one from him..My carb is tight to my hood..

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I need a clear Birdcatcher to see.


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What's ulgy?

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Ugliest things I have ever seen in my life. On a side note my buddy Lupi LRT makes the nicest in the country.

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Ugliest things I have ever seen in my life. On a side note my buddy Lupi LRT makes the nicest in the country.
My wife & daughter agree with you ..lol

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Ugliest things I have ever seen in my life. On a side note my buddy Lupi LRT makes the nicest in the country.
I can't stand them. But its their car so whatever they want.

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Old 01-30-2020, 02:32 AM
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Well it is looking like 50/50

My family dislikes this scoop so much I will need to find a different alternative.

Thank You everyone for your vote & comments ..

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