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TC hood question....

Ok, so I got a TC  hood on my 87 LX bird and am curious , how can I cover or ''block'' the scoop inlets so rain and debri will not cover my engine..What have you guys done?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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TC hood question....

Reply #1 –
Unless your car does a lot of setting that shouldn't be a problem. The scoops were designed to create a vacuum and pull air out, not force air in. That's why there is never any buildup on the intercooler of a driven TC.
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TC hood question....

Reply #2 –
Check with Vinnie, he made a set for me when I had my XR7. They kept all the leaves and other crud from getting into the engine bay

TC hood question....

Reply #3 –
make sure you clearance the ac brackets and your motor mounts are good, so you don't break the scoop.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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TC hood question....

Reply #4 –
I fabbed block off plates for a few hoods. They work well, and are a simple bolt on. No mods other than removing the TC air duct, which, for a V-6 or V-8 car I would assume has already been done.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

TC hood question....

Reply #5 –
Vinnie, What would you charge to fab., a set ?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
 S O L D
 

TC hood question....

Reply #6 –
$50.00 plus 5 for shipping.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..