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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Can't wait to see your custom hood! I didn't like any aftermarket ones for our monte's that's why I custom built my functional cowl hood for turbo monte!
 
Old May 3, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Well, finally got around to it...... Here are a couple of pics of phase 1... Observations, engine temps run cooler and more steady at speed and especially under WOT... Engine sound and CAI noticeably louder... Custom white engine cover visible through scoops... Used a plastic trim on cut portion of hood... Need to find a solution for the liner, maybe some wider trim to finish her off... Added bonus, folks always look at the scoop opennings when driving by, now she gets a thumbs up and a head nod...... Phase II will take a little longer as the fabrication will take quite a bit of work and fore thought to get it right... All in all, very pleased with the result...
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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Looking good! Very clean and professional looking!
 
Old May 3, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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Nicely done. I think the best part is, most people never make that type of scoop functional in any way. Surprise
 
Old May 3, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tadcaster
Looking good! Very clean and professional looking!
Thanks Tadd. I am very happy the way it turned out.
 
Old May 3, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Maniac
Nicely done. I think the best part is, most people never make that type of scoop functional in any way. Surprise
Thanks Jason. I like the way it turned out barring the trim issue that I need to figure out. I just couldn't justify the shipping to Canada that MPD needed plus the added potential for damage during shipping which is almost guaranteed.
 
Old May 3, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo monte
Can't wait to see your custom hood! I didn't like any aftermarket ones for our monte's that's why I custom built my functional cowl hood for turbo monte!
That is one sweet hood John.
 
Old May 4, 2014 | 12:28 AM
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looks great man !!
 
Old May 4, 2014 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Blazed SS
looks great man !!
Thanks Keith. Much appreciated. Your hood was my fist option when I joined MCF.
 
Old May 4, 2014 | 07:02 AM
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That's really nice Crusader!!!!!!!!!!
 

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