Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 06:36:21 PM
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 06:36:21 PM
Got a turbocoupe hood with hinges from an '88 this weekend and installed it. Managed to put a superficial crack in the left hood scoop due to a/c bracket clearance (:mad:). Searched and ground down the a/c bracket, but I still hit on my high side a/c line. Car is a 1985 with a 5.0L. Do any other years change the routing of the high side line that might reroute for clearance so I don't cause more damage?
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: Scott D on August 01, 2010, 07:12:18 PM
Post by: Scott D on August 01, 2010, 07:12:18 PM
Quote from: 85cougar;330283
I still hit on my high side a/c line. Car is a 1985 with a 5.0L. Do any other years change the routing of the high side line that might reroute for clearance so I don't cause more damage?
Could you not route it on your own, to clear the scoop?
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 07:33:35 PM
Post by: 85cougar on August 01, 2010, 07:33:35 PM
It's already bent down(adjusted) as far as it will go down as it just clears the top of the compressor
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: vinnietbird on August 01, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 01, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
My '88 has different lines that clear. You could always put the stock style hood back on.
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: EricCoolCats on August 02, 2010, 12:03:37 AM
Post by: EricCoolCats on August 02, 2010, 12:03:37 AM
You could replace the a/c line with one from a 1987-93 5.0 Mustang...that would get you the clearance you need.
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: Bob on August 02, 2010, 02:38:08 AM
Post by: Bob on August 02, 2010, 02:38:08 AM
Do we even need that top bracket? 4 bolts should hold it in place
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: flipnbird on August 02, 2010, 08:09:02 AM
Post by: flipnbird on August 02, 2010, 08:09:02 AM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;330351
You could replace the a/c line with one from a 1987-93 5.0 Mustang...that would get you the clearance you need.
+1........that's what i would do
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 85cougar on August 02, 2010, 09:11:29 AM
Post by: 85cougar on August 02, 2010, 09:11:29 AM
The stock hood is gone (part of the deal for the new one). I'll check out the mustang lines to check their routing and see what is needed to adapt it to the compressor as I think they use different compressor fittings. I'll keep it posted as I get a chance to look further into this. Thanks!
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 86caprirs on August 02, 2010, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: 86caprirs on August 02, 2010, 03:16:00 PM
A/C delete and power steering relocation bracket. Thats what I did. You don't need a/c......Just a freeway and the windows rolled down.
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: hypostang on August 02, 2010, 03:56:16 PM
Post by: hypostang on August 02, 2010, 03:56:16 PM
Quote from: 86caprirs;330417
A/C delete and power steering relocation bracket. Thats what I did. You don't need a/c......Just a freeway and the windows rolled down.
Maybe not up there in Santa Claus land , but here in the south A/C is a must :hick:
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 88turbo on August 02, 2010, 04:32:38 PM
Post by: 88turbo on August 02, 2010, 04:32:38 PM
Quote from: 86caprirs;330417
A/C delete and power steering relocation bracket. Thats what I did. You don't need a/c......Just a freeway and the windows rolled down.
BOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! its 106 here in kansas today. A/C is a must have ;)
Title: turbo hood clearance
Post by: 85cougar on August 02, 2010, 07:34:15 PM
Post by: 85cougar on August 02, 2010, 07:34:15 PM
Quote
Originally Posted by 86caprirs
A/C delete and power steering relocation bracket. Thats what I did. You don't need a/c......Just a freeway and the windows rolled down