MIDWEST CHASSIS 93-02 F-BODY COWL REMOVAL KIT
**Not a stocking item - built to order
This kit significantly increases engine bay room which aids in spark plug removal, clearance for tall intake manifolds, access to rear mount distributors, plus helps reduce overall vehicle weight. The sheet metal is supplied in sections to ease installation around cage bay bars and includes a pre-formed flange for windshield urethane. There are two versions of this kit available- the base upper kit that retains the factory firewall and HVAC flange, and the full upper panel kit that works with additional panels for added weight reduction and firewall smoothing.
The base upper kit leaves the factory HVAC flange in place and works with optional HVAC delete plates that are available in both bolt-in(black aluminum("-B")), and weld-in versions("-W"). The full upper panel kit removes the HVAC flange area and other material behind the shock tower, plus additional material over the trans tunnel area. Choose from three different styles of the lower panel that is included.
The three versions of the firewall panel that goes with the full upper cowl delete panel that are available:
1) HVAC area- covers the area from the outer edge of the passenger side A-pillar area behind the shock tower to the inner edge of the factory HVAC flange("-WIFW").
2) 1/2 firewall- covers the same as the #1 plus additional area to the center of the trans tunnel("-12FW").
3) 2/3 firewall- covers same as #1 plus additional area to within a few inches right of the throttle cable("-23FW").
All three options attach to the upper panel with a pinch-weld style flange that is punched for plug welds so no exposed welds are seen from the front.
Installation notes: A polycarbonate windshield Like the Optic Armor units we offer is required as this modification will remove about 7 inches off the bottom of the glass. We strongly suggest to use an extended length hood and fit it to your body before the windshield is trimmed as there can be a small gaps on the back sides of the cowl scoop if the windshield is trimmed straight across.