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What's your favorite factory hood

Started by Brads70, February 19, 2017, 08:15:53 PM

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What's your favorite factory hood option design/aesthetics wise?

Shaker
17 (30.9%)
T/A
16 (29.1%)
AAR
9 (16.4%)
Cuda twin bulge hood
7 (12.7%)
Challenger power bulge  R/T
6 (10.9%)
flat hood
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 55

Brads70

I remember wanting a power bulge hood on my first Challenger so bad but couldn't find one. (80's)
What's your favorite? I'd say the AAR design wise is my favorite.

Chryco Psycho


RUNCHARGER

They're all cool other than the flat hoods. I prefer the Challenger R/T hood much more than the Cuda hood though. I also prefer the T/A over the AAR hood although the AAR gets points for being unique.
Sheldon


cataclysm80

I'd have to pick a functional hood scoop over any decorative scoops, as long as it isn't a lift off hood because those are difficult to handle by yourself.  That narrows it down to shaker, T/A & AAR.

I've read quite a few places that say the T/A hood works better than the AAR hood because it gets the air from above the boundary layer.

Also, the T/A hood is less likely than the AAR to have water pour into the scoop while driving in a rainstorm.

I think the T/A hood is more unique than the AAR hood.
Aren't there a lot of Camaros with scoops similar to an AAR?

Shaker hood is OK also. 
It might be more work to get to the carburetors with a shaker, if you're planning to make frequent adjustments (racing), but I don't mess with my carbs much.

An organisol T/A hood will probably grab more attention than a body color shaker hood, just due to the contrast of the color difference on the large surface area of the hood.

fc7cuda

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on February 19, 2017, 09:14:35 PM
They're all cool other than the flat hoods. I prefer the Challenger R/T hood much more than the Cuda hood though. I also prefer the T/A over the AAR hood although the AAR gets points for being unique.

:iagree:

I also like the shaker hood quite abit and definitely would prefer that on any 440-6 or Hemi cars.  Especially when you have a good cam and it actually "shakes"  :cool:

Tom

ec_co

T/A hood 1st, AAR next and Shaker 3rd for me
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anlauto

I only like an AAR hood on an AAR....
I only like a T/A hood on a T/A....
I only like a Shaker hood on an original N96 car.....

You can see where I'm going with this.....

I like all the hoods...
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kdcarman

Quote from: anlauto on February 20, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
I only like an AAR hood on an AAR....
I only like a T/A hood on a T/A....
I only like a Shaker hood on an original N96 car.....

You can see where I'm going with this.....

I like all the hoods...

:bradsthumb:

303 Mopar

Quote from: anlauto on February 20, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
I only like an AAR hood on an AAR....
I only like a T/A hood on a T/A....
I only like a Shaker hood on an original N96 car.....

You can see where I'm going with this.....

I like all the hoods...

:iagree:  The only exception is a flat hood.  They just don't look right on an e-body and I would have to switch it out to a 2 scoop hood.

HP_Cuda


Heh the raisin bran hood.

Two scoops!!!
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6bblgt



Cuda Cody

You could get T/A on a non T/A Challenger from the factory, but could you also get an AAR hood on a non AAR?

Quote from: 6bblgt on February 20, 2017, 01:03:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on February 20, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
I only like a T/A hood on a T/A....

:thumbdown:

6bblgt

Quote from: Cuda Cody on February 20, 2017, 01:42:26 PM
You could get T/A on a non T/A Challenger from the factory, but could you also get an AAR hood on a non AAR?

Quote from: 6bblgt on February 20, 2017, 01:03:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on February 20, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
I only like a T/A hood on a T/A....

:thumbdown:

no, not a factory OPTION

anlauto

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Cuda Cody

If I could vote Twice, the Shaker is #1 for me but a SUPER close 2nd is the T/A Hood.   :inlove: