To super snake or not to super snake, that is the question

[2EFNFAST]

'Stock' hood scoop - gives it a bit of an aggressive edge, but for the most part remains quite subtle

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967_01.jpg

Super snake hood scoop - says comes fvck with me, I dare you

http://www.1resimler.com/data/media/1130/1967Shelby_Cobra_SuperSnake.jpg

Is the super snake just too over the top though?

[Isaiah]

Yes.

Edit: As in yes it is too over the top.

No, as in do not do it.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Super snake hood looks fugly and ruins the lines of the car.

[NickGT]

Does your cobra have a ridiculous 800hp or whatever the original supersnakes had? If so then sure. If not. Keep it clean. Your choice tho

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by NickGT
Does your cobra have a ridiculous 800hp or whatever the original supersnakes had? If so then sure. If not. Keep it clean. Your choice tho

no, only 700. I'm a small dog =(

[NickGT]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST


no, only 700. I'm a small dog =(

Close enough lol. :rofl:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

The SS's had a the different hood due to the plumbing required for the Paxtons, it really wasn't a cosmetic thing.

[2.0turbo]

If you car is a car that you drive around the city and it has 700 hps then you should really do the super snake. It really does say don't bother fucking with me and atleast backs it up. If it was a 200 hp 4 banger and it had an obnoxious scoop, then I would say no don't put it on but I think that the big scoop looks mean and matches its output.

[bmeier]

stock looks much better.

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
The SS's had a the different hood due to the plumbing required for the Paxtons, it really wasn't a cosmetic thing.

Yea, that was one crazy setup, especially for back then!

I wonder if I can get away rationalizing that my air cleaner may have problems with clearance on the stock size scoop, so therefore I need a really obnoxious one :nut:

[Stunt66]

it doesn't really matter what hood you put on because if your car is pumping out 700hp it's not gonna sound friendly and i doubt people are gonna fuck with you anyways. if thats the car you're putting it on then i'd say super snake, i don't think you're after the subtle sleeper look are you?

[2EFNFAST]

Hmm, from another angle it doesn't look as good anymore :confused:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj55/428FFR/P9210490.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj55/428FFR/P9210489.jpg

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Super snake hood looks fugly and ruins the lines of the car.

Agreed....



And that second batch of pics...better hope Sorath doesn't see this thread...:poosie:

I think we need a Pedobear smilie...

[Weapon_R]

SS says "after we're done, we'll meet back at my trailer and drink big bears til the morning".

Stock FTW

[Casa]

Stock looks way cleaner, and it retains the smooth lines of the car, the aftermarket one ruins it.

[962 kid]

I like the super snake one. If you're not starting with an original car anyways, who gives a shit if it's not 100% authentic

[NickGT]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Hmm, from another angle it doesn't look as good anymore :confused:


Its tough to go by those photos because its hard to get past the fact that it's unpainted and not striped. If that car was properly finished, detailed, and photographed better I bet it would look pretty badass.

[2EFNFAST]

Another thought I've been investigated is the ERA raised hood scoop.

I can't find any painted pics of it, but it's basically a medium between the super snake and the stockish design.

http://xs433.xs.to/xs433/08451/era265.jpg

Hmmmm

[TKRIS]

^That's not terrible.


The Supersnake is.
So don't do that.


Stock still looks best, IMHO. But if you aren't going to fit, that ERA one is a billion times better than the Supersnake.

[ExtraSlow]

Unless you need that big scoop to grab extra air, stick with the stock. Looks way better.

[Buffalo Soldier]

Go big or go home.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Unless you need that big scoop to grab extra air, stick with the stock. Looks way better.
:werd:

Function >> Fashion

[finboy]

this thread reminded me of that 15 year old kid who tried to tell everyone that he owned a mansion on the outskirts of the city and had an 800hp cobra :rofl:

[Eleanor]

ah yes, m.alex :rofl:

[nich148_9]

Originally posted by Eleanor
ah yes, m.alex :rofl:


:rofl: :rofl: After a quick Google: http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=154234

Anyway... sorry I derailed your thread. Don't do the SS scoop – it's just too shouty and ruins the lines of the car. I really like the stock one.

[shin0bi]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Another thought I've been investigated is the ERA raised hood scoop.

I can't find any painted pics of it, but it's basically a medium between the super snake and the stockish design.

Hmmmm


I think the ERA hood represents a fairly happy medium between a stock looking car, and something that says "I'm faster than you" without going to the extreme that the SS hood did.

So I'd be going with that one in my case. But I'd make sure the air flow is sufficient for your engine's needs. By looking at it, I'm sure it is, but sometimes hood manufacturers put in filtration media, or air redirection vents that actually inhibit airflow.

[finboy]

Originally posted by nich148_9



:rofl: :rofl: After a quick Google: http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=154234

Anyway... sorry I derailed your thread. Don't do the SS scoop – it's just too shouty and ruins the lines of the car. I really like the stock one.

:clap:

[Kona9]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/ROSSTEHINTERN.jpg



Originally posted by shin0bi



I think the ERA hood represents a fairly happy medium between a stock looking car, and something that says "I'm faster than you" without going to the extreme that the SS hood did.

[2EFNFAST]

Thanks for the opinions so far, gives me stuff to think about (I really have 0 sense of style, so I rely upon others for styling issues, lol).

For some reason I really love BIG cowl hoods and scoops, but at the same time don't want to look down the road when paint&bodywork is done and go 'Shit, why did I do that :facepalm: '

Although I am beginning to really lean away from the SS hood