OK guys I have a stupid question but I'm gonna ask anyways cause I don't know. On my '68 Coronet I am trying to decide which hood I'm gonna get for it. I really like the lift off hoods and ram air hoods. But I want this car to be an every day driver except for in ice and snow of course. But if I were to put either one of those hoods on it would I have a problem with rain getting sucked down the carb? I really like both of those hoods because they are functional.

 

crap I spelled probably wrong in my title lol. Oh well we can't have everything can we? It's either good looks, smarts, or wealth. None of them come in the same package. lol

 

I have drivin my 69 1/2 440 6Bbl. Road Runner in some very heavy rain. Of coarse the air cleaner seals to the hood and drains the water thru drain holes with 90 degree hoses away from the engine. The Pontiac TAs I owned fuctioned in a simular way with the Shaker scoop they used. I think with a ramcharger air cleaner and some foam you could make it work. These hoods are cool but a real pain to take off and on when you need to access your engine...Unless you have a friend handy....LOL

 

My opinion is a lift off hood is a PITA for street, and one with an open scoop, likewise.

Paper air elements don't like water, and stuff "can rust" under there depending on your locale.

 

It's really up to you, I have a '73 cuda with the open aar hood,been caught out in the rain quite a few times and it has not been a problem. But I do have a K&N filter on it,not the paper element.

 

Thank you guys for the help. I still don't know lol. May just go with the power bulge hood so I don't have to worry about it. A guy contacted me yesterday wanting to trade me his 70 coronet for mine. I'm probably gonna do it, I have always loved the 70 models and they are a lot more scarce than 68 and 69. And it will save me the decision on the hood cause I already know I would want the power bulge hood on that one lol. That 70 power bulge is a mean looking hood.

BTW you guys should see a movie called "Locked Up" with Sylvester Stallone, its an old one but its good. At the beginning of the movie it has a 70 coronet R/T that is bad A$$, thats not a car you see in too many movies.

I have one more question, the 70 this guy has come out with a slant 6. It still has it in it, I know its probably pretty rare but probably worth less at the same time because of that. Anyways is the suspension any different than a small block suspension? Would I have to change the k frame and torsion bars to put a small block or big block in it... or a new hemi? lol the new hemi was my plan for the 68. I have no clue what the new hemis weigh in at.

 

I'm not tryin' to belittle you, but to be honest, you don't sound from your post that you have much experience.

While putting a sb/ bb in these cars is a "bolt in" IF IF you have the "right parts" a 3rd generation hemi is NOT simple, nor cheap.

You pretty much need special --expensive--aftermarket oil pan headers, etc, and then either have to convert the engine to carb or deal with the EFI, none of which is for the faint of heart.

I'm fixing up a 67 Dart and have been in/ out of electronics all my life. Even I finally dumped the idea of a hemi and IN FACT decided that because I won't drive that many miles on this car, even decided against an EFI 5.2 or 5.9 swap --my original plan.

In my case, 'xample, I'm sticking with "traditional" 360 LA/ 727, single 4bbl. Late Dart discs in front, 9" Ford with discs in rear. 'S a driver, not a show car.

 

I know its not for the faint of heart. I have read all about that swap. You can get kits from plum floored creations that supposively make it much easier. Also XV motorsports make a lot of parts to help with the swap. I was just curious if the suspension on a slant 6 car is any different from a sb or bb car. I know bb cars have heavier torsion bars and a bit heavier suspension. What I'm saying is if I were to get this car and attempt a new hemi swap am I going to have to change all of the suspension to where it would hold a sb or bb and then consider myself at square one? If it is different I'm sure the few places that do make parts for the swap are making parts for the swap to take place in a car that previously had a V8 in it (if the suspension/k frame IS different). I have never had a slant 6 car so I don't know what is different on them. And I am not an expert mechanic or electrician, but you have to learn some how. And I ask a lot of questions and do a lot of reading that is the only way to learn. But even though I am not an expert that does not mean I am gonna give up on the idea. I don't consider it a failure til I try it. Thanks for your response though.

 

The suspension is different between V8 and 6 cyl. and more so for HP BB cars. K frame is also different.