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  1. Greenghost0101

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    I have a 2jz swap in my truck. I was curious to see some peoples hoods that have body trucks. My hood does not close now just curious to see what people done in these situations
     
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    I'm not sure this will be a fix for you but you could try to put some hood spacers up near the windshield to give it some extra space, unless the problem is not having enough room up front by the bumper.
    Like so:
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    It's up front. I didn't know if any one has had this problem or got any other solution to lower the motor some how.
     
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    My best guess would be to possibly shorten the mounts some how. I assume you've hit up google to see if anyone outside of here has found a solution? I know I've seen at least one guy, if not a couple, on here doing/have done a 1JZ swap and they may know some tricks. Can't remember their names off the top of my head right now though. I'll see if I'm able to find anything for ya man.
     
  6. yota4life

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    Im in the same boat as you but my diesel sticks up 5" in the front. Either cut a hole or make a bubble in the hood
     
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    Maybe make a cowl style hood or cut a hole and put a scoop over it(would be somewhat functional and still cover the engine).
     
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    how much space do you need?
     
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    2 1/5 inches
     
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    You could maybe cut and extend the rise in the stock hood to make a "baby cowl". if you follow the same angles it could look fairly stock.
     
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    Unless you are good with metal working one of these hoods would be your best bet. :waytogo:
     
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    I like the idea of making it look stockish by raising up the factory bubble
     
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    I'm pretty sure 2JZ's fit without hood cutting. Lower the engine more.
     
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    I think hes body dropped so it wont clear. Im thinking of doing something like this. Its a rough design similar to chevy HD hood. If I do it ill cut out the area I want to raise make my filler pieces then set what I cut out back on and hopefully it clears.

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  15. Greenghost0101

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    Yeah my truck it body dropped
     
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    I've seen some pics with a bigger bulge up front just can't find them anymore
     
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    Those would work if it has Enough room in the front. I think thats where his problem is
     
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    I like the look of the cowl hoods when in proportion, but Wow! Look at the bottom of the link: A 9" high cowl on one of our little trucks? I'm picturing a giant cheese wedge on the hood and the driver having to poke his head through the sunroof to see where he's going. :D
     

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