Nathan, you bring up some good points. I agree, that the way I’ve proposed the word change, it would only work for Comp Coupe/Mod Sport . Those should be fast classes, so if a team benefits from aero, great! That is what this is about right-rounding off every corner to try and go faster?
If a person is running a lower profile car, like a Camaro or Firebird, the 11” rule allows for the scoop to reach about level with the top of the car-a pretty good dual device, that allows for air intake, and aero.
Running a higher profile car, has it’s disadvantages, one of them being the hood scoop allows for less aero.
Our scoop fits over the birdcatcher, and directs the air into the mouth of it. Does the scoop give us some aero? Absolutely! From what I’ve seen, almost all of the scoops out there are being used for aero, even if the main purpose is air induction.
I’m simply trying to even the playing field. I like old iron, and would like to see the old iron running in the faster classes, not just Vettes, Firebirds, Jags, etc.
I don’t think the fact that aero could be benefited from this proposal makes it taboo-rather, I think it should make it more attractive.
Well, unless one has a record that would be threatened, then I suppose it wouldn’t sound so great!
…..but it’s a LOT better than those computer based, boost referenced ignitions running in vintage, that we can’t seem to get rid of!