[old wood]

Wheres the best place to buy? Quality price etc. I really want to start rounding up parts. Thanks in advance Mike

 

[polanskys]

Reproduction spoilers are available from some of the vendors. The ram air set up is very expensive. I have heard it may be reproduced soon, so you may want to wait. I believe there was a post about this within the last couple months on the Classic Cougar list-server. If it is reproduced, this would bring down the price from the stratosphere.

Steve

 

[salty]

ram air and shaker set ups are avalible from FoMoCo
The prices are tame compaired to every thing else I have seen

 

[old wood]

Thanks for your reply. Are all the spoilers made by the same co?If not the wholr ram air setup, what about just the scoop? Mike

 

[polanskys]

Reproduction scoops are available from most cougar or mustang vendors, as are rear spoilers. They are not identical to the originals however.

Steve

 

[jimk351c]

Gloucester VA,. huh? Were you at Cougar Nationals in Williamsburg, 2001?

 

[old wood]

Hi Jim, No I didnt go or know about for that matter. I plan on going to a bunch this year. I just got a application for Delmarva, and look forward to having fun with my new cougar. The first get together is april 13 in Newport News. Mike

 

[old wood]

Hi Steve, I was hoping to find out which mfg. is closest to orig. Also which vender has the best prices service etc.I know once the car gets here I am going to need quite a few parts. Aside from the spoilers and scoop I know I need a complete weatherstriping set. I am also going to be looking for some really NICE wheels. I dont know what kind yet. wide open . Maybe Kelsey Hayes? I dont know something differant thats gonna make that COUGAR look killer. Thanks Mike

 

[polanskys]

You can find vendor lists on the CCOA and Delmarva web sites. I use different vendors for different parts. I have not ordered ot used the reproduction hood scoop or spoiler, so I can't comment on who is best.

Steve

 

[jimk351c]

Mike,
I look forward to meeting you in Newport News. Let me know if you have any questions that I can answer for you.

Jim Karamanis
President, Delmarva Cougar Club

 

[old wood]

I think Iam pretty well hooked up on spoilers andscoops how about those edelbrock heads? pros and cons? Thanks Mike

 

[jimk351c]

Mike,
The edelbrock heads will easily outflow the stock heads and dissipate heat better. You'll need to determine if your car has performer or performer RPM heads, as they are setup for different power bands.

 

[old wood]

I dont like aluminum wire, cutting or shaping aluminum but what do I know? Evidently I dont have to go looking for new heads right off the bat, at least. I used to have a f4b on my first cougar. Good old edelbrock. I really want time to think about the moter, I hope this one runs decent. Mike

 

[RayJ]

I just wanted to say be careful when ordering a repro hood scoop. I ordered one from one of the top vendors and the studs don't match up to the originals. It would seem like that doesn't matter since I didn't already have holes in my hood, but the studs are on top of the brace and you need to do a lot of drilling to get it right. I decided to wait until I find an original scoop.

As far as the heads go, I have a Boss 351 block and the shop is currently building the small block. I have Brodix aluminum heads being installed. They are supposed to give you more power than all of the others.

RayJ

 

[old wood]

Hi RAY, That deal on the scoop is exactly what I am trying to avoid. I am trying to get specific names vendors etc for the good stuff. T hanks Mike

 

[itow]

I bought a perfect hood scoope on E-bay (69 Eliminator style) for $125. Sounds like alot but its nice, looks great, and as long as I dont break it will only climb in value over the years!

my .02
Scott

 

[old wood]

Hello Scott, That sounds like what I am looking for. What brand or mfg.? Thanks Mike

 

[jimk351c]

Mike,
As far as I know, none of the re-pops line up with the stock bolt holes. So, a little dash of magical engineering will be needed to make the scoop work.

You can take a look at how I mounted mine, at the DCC picnic next month.

 

[old wood]

Hey Jim, How are you today. You dont understand, I intend to have that stuff installed and looking good by april, no the week I get the car! Mike

 

[MunchE]

I just wanted to say be careful when ordering a repro hood scoop. I ordered one from one of the top vendors and the studs don't match up to the originals. It would seem like that doesn't matter since I didn't already have holes in my hood, but the studs are on top of the brace and you need to do a lot of drilling to get it right. I decided to wait until I find an original scoop.

Yep. I have the aftermarket scoop from Mustangs Unlimited on my car, I had to cut access holes in the hood brace to be able to get a nut onto the studs coming from the repro.

As far as I know, the only way to avoid this is to get an original scoop, which is $$$.

I have the repro spoiler, also from Mustangs Unlimited, although I think it's just the same as all of the other ones. It required drilling 4 holes in the trunk (obviously) and that was it. Just bolted right up after that and looks nice.

The front spoiler from Mustangs Unlimited is just a solid fiberglass piece. I didn't get the mounting kit, but the spoiler comes with no holes or anything on it. Not sure how the original is, the front spoiler isn't a common topic of discussion.