Opinions on hoodscoop

[Mitsumark]

Fellas..Ive had the pleasure of speaking to a few of you over the phone already.Even received some good help on some running issues already..A little intro about me..Im out of NJ and currently own a 91 Black/Black Z..Car has a Vette Docs 368 build,Watson Headers with a full catless 3' exhaust,Mark H tune,Coilovers,Big brake Brembros,and alot of other stuff..The car has 70k on it and was a former road course race car as it came with alot of documentation,build sheet/specs,and sponsership decals.The car currentl makes 458rwhp.Although it is in great shape,it is far from perfect..It has its share of scratches,needs new moldings,ect..Definitely a driver..Reason for the post is Im looking for opinions on a look that Im going for..I know alot of the purists are gonna hate it and I would never butcher a near mint car..My car is a driver with 70k and to modded to ever be returned to its original state..So I spotted this LT4 C4 online just browsing and I actually loved the way it looked..It is painted in JD Blitz Black and he has an old Stingray hoodscoop molded into his factory hood..To me it looks menacing.Im not one to really ever care what people think..However I dont want to be a laughing stock either when I show up on some of the cruises.Mine is the one with the cover on it..Honest opinions please..

[Kevin]

looks out of place, but if you like it it's your car

[ghlkal]

Are you thinking of painting the car flat too, or just adding the scoop?


I love your wheels, BTW :)

[Blue Flame Restorations]

It "may" not be for everyone but it's your car and you should do what you want. Life's too short not to have what you want out of it!!

[Mitsumark]

Going JD Blitz Black also..If anyone feels its hideous,Im not offended at all..Just want to see if my taste really does suck lol.Im doing it no matter what.Car will look just like that one with the exception of the wheels..Will also be cranking down my coilovers more also..

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I don't think your taste sucks at all. While not for me, I'm anxious to see how it looks when you're done.

You should plan on coming to the NCM C4 Gathering in May. It's always a great time for ZR-1 folks! I'm sure many people would like to see the finished product.

:handshak:

[Paul Workman]

NOT my cuppa tea...

My two cents

[cadillac531]

I think it's cool you posted up here looking for opinions.

I agree, the scoop looks a little out of place on a C4. It's a cool scoop though, it would look better on another application. I've never been much of a scoop guy...unless it was functional.

I think some cars look great with a matte finish like that, but IMO the C4 doesn't have the lines for it.

Whatever you do, I hope you do it your way and you're happy with the end result.

[Mitsumark]

Yep..Plan on going to some of the events..Trying to get her buttoned up for spring..Just placed the stock wheels up for sale to fund a new 7 piece molding kit..Once received it will be going to the bodyshop with the new molding kit and hoodscoop..I used to work in a bodyshop back in H.S..Just dont have the time anymore to do anything that takes longer than 2-3 days..Appreciate all opinions..

[efnfast]

Scoops ok, but don't like flat black. Looks worn out.
Like others have said "ain't my car"

[Kevin]

c4's have a reputation for being rat traps, I think the FB makes them look cheaper then they are. but that's my opinion

[Racinfan83]

The scoop I could probably handle - but not the flat black. Once again - my opinion - but I hate flat black, primer look, rat rods, and oversize wheels. Not a fan of black wheels either. Mine are "black chrome", they were on the car when I got it, but if I had my choice they would be CHROME. I like shine and brightness...

[tccrab]

My favorite two Corvette hood scoops are the stinger (the one you've pictured) and the L88.
Either would compliment a C4 nicely in my humble opinion.
Can't say I'm a big fan of the flat black, but it's your car and you can have it any way you like.
I'd be proud to have you park your Z next to mine in any car show.

'Crabs

[-=Jeff=-]

I have seen pictures of a few with the L88 grafted to a C4 hood.. They look good

[edram454]

The scoop should look ok. It does look menacing. As long as it runs and represents well, do whatever you want. I know if I saw a car like that with zr1 badges and it sounded mean, I wouldnt mess with it. Good Luck.

[USAZR1]

JMO but I don't care for either the flat black paint or that hood scoop.

[RICHARD TILL]

Please don`t do it. Your Z looks 110% better as is. Spend the $$$ on a roof for that beauty to reside under.

[Bob Eyres]

Everyone has different taste, for color, wheels, mods, etc. And they're all valid, but if you want to look at it from strictly a functional approach, note that the primary reasons for any hood scoop are:

1. Aid in cold air delivery to the engine.

This scoop is ill suited for that because the LT5 breathes from an area forward of where that scoop draws air. So, it's not well suited.

2. Where your LT5 is really cramped is just forward of where that scoop starts, so it won't give you any more room above the critical throttle body area.

So strictly from a functional standpoint, it's not going to help you.

I follow the old design principle, "form follows function". This form does not follow function. To me it's strictly decoration.

From a decorative, style approach it is an old design. Beautiful on a mid-year, but on a C4, not so much.

Just my opinion, and like buttholes, everyone's got one.

The color? Great for a midnight street racer, if that's what you're building. but in the light of day? Not so attractive. JMHO.

[Paul Workman]

Everyone has different taste, for color, wheels, mods, etc. And they're all valid, but if you want to look at it from strictly a functional approach, note that the primary reasons for any hood scoop are:

1. Aid in cold air delivery to the engine.

This scoop is ill suited for that because the LT5 breathes from an area forward of where that scoop draws air. So, it's not well suited.

2. Where your LT5 is really cramped is just forward of where that scoop starts, so it won't give you any more room above the critical throttle body area.

So strictly from a functional standpoint, it's not going to help you.

I follow the old design principle, "form follows function". This form does not follow function. To me it's strictly decoration.

From a decorative, style approach it is an old design. Beautiful on a mid-year, but on a C4, not so much.

Just my opinion, and like buttholes, everyone's got one.

The color? Great for a midnight street racer, if that's what you're building. but in the light of day? Not so attractive. JMHO.

Yep. Pretty well sum it up 4 me 2. Plus, that stinger hood has been used on just about every GM muscle car or pickup truck...since its inception. Sorta tired, methinks.

[WARP TEN]

Ask and ye shall receive! You certainly got some opinions, although I don't know how much they help your decision process. As all have said, it is your car and you should do what you like. It is not going to be a Bloomington Gold car, so enjoy it. As far as hood scoops go, I have to say my favorite of all time is the 67 big block hood like the one shown. I don't think I would put it on my Z, but that is me. And my only concern about the flat paint is how difficult is it to keep in good shape? BMW recently has offered what they call "Frozen" paints that are flat and there are many warnings about care. And I also second the thought of coming to Bowling Green in May. A good time to meet folks and see other cars. --Bob

[Schrade]

Everyone has different taste, for color, wheels, mods, etc. And they're all valid, but if you want to look at it from strictly a functional approach, note that the primary reasons for any hood scoop are:

1. Aid in cold air delivery to the engine.

This scoop is ill suited for that because the LT5 breathes from an area forward of where that scoop draws air. So, it's not well suited.

2. Where your LT5 is really cramped is just forward of where that scoop starts, so it won't give you any more room above the critical throttle body area.

So strictly from a functional standpoint, it's not going to help you.

I follow the old design principle, "form follows function". This form does not follow function. To me it's strictly decoration.

From a decorative, style approach it is an old design. Beautiful on a mid-year, but on a C4, not so much.

Just my opinion, and like buttholes, everyone's got one, and everybody wipes 'em different - front-to-rear, rear-to-front, sideways, blot, swirlie, finger https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzlQQHlawrL_Zh-BalQMu7_10IwkEIWLeGsWN4JTGs5TkGAxAjHw , etc., ....

The color? Great for a midnight street racer, if that's what you're building. but in the light of day? Not so attractive. JMHO.

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[Bob Eyres]

Every time I see that knife,(above), I wanna say.....YES SIR ! :cheers: