Hey Everyone,

Had a question regarding my 70'malibu! The car currently has a semi dented/messed up hood and I wanted to replace it! I was interested in getting a cowl hood for the car! My questions are these...

- I want to keep the car... semi orginal! Did the malibu's come with cowl hoods?

- What would be the pluses and minus from switching the stock to a working cowl?

Money isn't the biggest issue and the engine is a 454BB.

Only SS could be ordered with cowl induction. Can be done tho. Parts suppliers usually will list all the parts needed to make it operate in their catalogues.

Do you know how much it will decrease mileage by?

Originally posted by cx1:
Do you know how much it will decrease mileage by? :confused:

4speed, i think he means since the cowl hood is a bit heavier, probably causes the cars drag coefficient to go up, etc.

Cx1, I don't think it'll harm your mileage very much man. I dont think Chevelles are aerodynamic to begin with, and the weight difference is probably not enough to make a difference. and if you go with a fiberglass hood, it'll be lighter than the original.