drilling a hole in the back of your scoop?

Is the hood rise caused by too much air coming in thru the radiator opening / grille area?....try sealing it off a bit and see if it helps. Seemed to work in the 70's with some of the Mopar Pro Stocks.

Joe Pappas, a distinguished member of the Don Carlton Mopar Missle crew , mentioned "too much air" when discussing the need for a front middle hood pin for the Missile during a BS session at this year's Nats. Sure makes a lot of sense. When racing, it is not like the car is sitting, motor running in traffic......total time to make a pass is less than 2 minutes so the big /factory opening not needed..

Side benefit....car might goes faster.