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Jordo!

My 2 cents: I think something that looks as OEM and minimalist as possible would be ideal. A bulge along the lines of the FT-HS, for example.

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bcfromfl

I think in order to visualize this correctly, you need to start with the OEM bumper/air dam.

Remember the heat Mazda took with their front-end that looked too much like a face? This mock-up strikes me as a bit...awkward. I could be wrong, but I don't think the bulge needs to be this big.

Also, while some guys like open vents, as a practical feature for all-weather conditions, it probably isn't a good idea. Covered vents is maybe better.

Just my two cents...

Ape Factory

The hood shouldn't be so over the top it sticks out like a sore thumb on a mostly stock-bodied car. It'd be like sticking a big wing on the back with no body kit. I'd think most guys would not want the additional cost of a body kit just to make the hood fit with the vehicle.

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cooltoy

My Photoshop was done without any idea on what the dimensions of the SC are, so don't take it as a realistic design. Bullitt has a better understanding of what is needed, as he is working with the shop.

However I do agree, that the bulge has to be as small as possible, and if it has to be as big as bulitt's rendering, then it would be a turn off for me.

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MCLOVIN

Agreed something OEM as possible.


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hustleman222

The first rendering looked better than the vents. First rendering was on point.

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theDreamer

Since we are talking a whole new hood design for this SC, what would be the potential of new engine mounts that shift slightly. I know 2-3" is a bit much but could help reduce the bulge needed for the hood.

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JJ's370z

When you say shift slightly do you mean lowering the engine?

TechnicZ

If the engine is lowered that means the transmission and exhaust will sit lower as well, causing a lot of fitment issues. There are adjustable z1 mounts to level out the engine and the transmission but the exhaust length is still a constant length.

theDreamer

Correct, but cost of exhaust manifold versus a new hood or modifying stock hood plus new exhaust manifold paired with the SC could give better gains.

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TechnicZ

I don't think we're on the same page. Imagine lowering the engine to compensate for the supercharger. That's a significant drop in height. What's attached to the engine? Transmission, all hoses, ac lines, and exhaust. In addition you're suggesting a whole new header design (not manifold), in a limited space area already. That cost in R&D and then manufacturing would raise all costs astromically, and honestly will not work due to the transmission sitting lower too changing all angles of shifter engagement and operation angle of the driveshaft. Let's not suggest them to reinvent the wheel. Body shops are experienced in fileting fenders to provide non-functional clearance for the stance crowd. A 2 inch tapered raise in the middle of the hood will be a walk in the park and an easier mod than what you're (possibly?) proposing.

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JJ's370z

Is there an option to use Ecutek rather than Uprev RJM?

cooltoy

Yes. Unless something has changed.

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cooltoy

Is the hood included?

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