Classic Mini ‘bulged bonnet’

Awhile back I posted a few pics of a  bulged bonnet / hood I was working on and referred to it as a 16v / turbo hood.  I made the mold of the bonnet but just didn’t have time to do much more with it until recently and now that I’ve made a sample part I also was able to finish the scoop that I told a few about early on.

The pictures here show the ‘bulged bonnet’ with the scoop grafted on.   The bulge gives another couple inches of clearance above the stock bonnet for taller engines and/or an intercooler placement.  With the working scoop, fresh air can also easily be directed to the carbs on a standard A series engine.

This sample will be sold off and hopefully I’ll get some feedback.  For now the bonnet itself will probably only be offed in fiberglass with carbon ones available later on, however the scoop will be offered in either glass or carbon.

I appreciate any comments on this item (e-mails please) and will be looking for a buyer to help try it out.

  1. Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!

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