Why is the L-88 hood scoop out of style?

[squirrel]

Taking a stab here..... because it's ugly?

this ^^^^


(although if you have a Vette with an L-88 engine under the scoop, the engine makes up for the ugly)

[Thumpin455]

The L88 is ugly at worst, boring at best, and usually comes off as a trailer park add on that only serves to break up the lines of an otherwise decent looking vehicle.

Best looking?

[squirrel]

look better in yellow?

my wife's car:

[Blazerteam]

Why it disappeared..





Somewhat cool nowadays..



What they wanted it too look like.

[DanStokes]

Love Ford tear-drop scoops but that goes back to the days of my youth when a 427 was just about the baddest thing in the world.

Dan

[Fordplay0621]

Looks good on the older Camaro. goes with the body shape.

[groucho]

This RULES!!!!!!!!!!! Love it

[antmnte]

This RULES!!!!!!!!!!! Love it

Me too! THis does it for me, I want a early 2nd gen Camaro now! I think it looks good on the new Camaro too. I like em on Nova's as well -68 -72

[SuperBuickGuy]

Let's see
1) ugly
2) the front lip captures water
3) ugly
4) they don't let air in the back of them - that's an aftermarket idea
5) ugly
6) that front edge, even if you cut a hole to reduce the mosquito breeding in it, that puts the 'vent' area in front of the radiator - not a good idea if you prefer your car not to imitate a nuclear meltdown.

other than those reasons, they're ugly, even on a Corvette.

[Mater]

i like the SLP scoop for the 97-03 GPs it was simple

[silver_bullet]

always liked the L88 hoods on the Motion Phase III camaros and vettes or the Greenwood Vettes... but some things should just stay in their era... like the NACA Duct...

[TheSilverBuick]

Let's see
1) ugly
2) the front lip captures water
3) ugly
4) they don't let air in the back of them - that's an aftermarket idea
5) ugly
6) that front edge, even if you cut a hole to reduce the mosquito breeding in it, that puts the 'vent' area in front of the radiator - not a good idea if you prefer your car not to imitate a nuclear meltdown.

other than those reasons, they're ugly, even on a Corvette.

You forgot reason #7) ugly

[bulletproof]

had one on my 73 camaro...

[Monk]

Love Ford tear-drop scoops but that goes back to the days of my youth when a 427 was just about the baddest thing in the world.

Dan

[Vegaman]

Here's a couple I think look good with it. Was trying decide between the L88 and a cowl style for my own ride. Eventually went with the cowl as it was cheaper for me but would have been happy with either one.