cutting a hole in my comet hood, need measurements from v8 comet owners

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  1. 7D2 Grabber

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    I'm getting ready to cut a hole in my comet hood. My gt is a straight 6 so I can't use the measurements. Do any of you have a dimple from the air cleaner stud on your hood. If so, can you measure it for me. V8 only, thx.
     
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    hey

    tell me or show me pics when done as i m interested and i have two hoods , same color so one can be a practice hood,,:dancing:

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    Are u cutting the hole for a functional/non-functional air cleaner/scoop, or do u need measurement for factory style hood scoop?

    I can make them for the stock set-up.
     
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    Yes, that's what I'm doing. Making a functional air cleaner with a gt scoop
     
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    Stock 2V intake?
    I would be carefull getting measurements, different intake manifolds can move the carburetor forward or back off of center. Carburetors may have a different position too.
     
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    hood

    Here is my hole. I have parker intake,so I need the room
     
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    I'm cutting a hole in the hood of my maverick....I need the measurements for 250 six...Is there any difference from a maverick hood to a comet hood besides the lip?

    Jason
     
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    Not that I know of
     
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    It's going to have to be a round hole. Thanks
     
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    hi

    so cutting the bracing ? no problem,,im looking at a round hole too with factory hood scoop but i liked the article ,,,i wonder has anyone put a shaker on their car ?

    Ron
     
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    U nick some of the bracing. I will put up a pic on mine in a bit
     
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    My grabbers air cleaner stud is 14" from the rear. 13" air cleaner w/ 14" hole so I personally will mark my center 7" from the rear of the hood.
     
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