Why it's called a manta, I don't know, but here is what it looks like...
Hood1
Hood2
Hood3

 

Pics aren't working. Says "you aren't the owner" bs.

Also, I think it is Manta as in Manta Ray or Praying Mantis (looks like their arms extended out). Just my guess.

 

fixed

 

that is pretty nice. to me it seems to give the scoop a "shaker" look in pic #2..

i like them.

it is probably called manta because of the stripes similar look to the front gibbles of a manta ray

manta ray

 

Looks good i ordered the entire kit about a year ago and i am gunna have it installed in a week. I have the full scoop decal which i hear is a PITA to put on but i am gunna give it a go myself first then if it comes out bad i still have a second to give to the bodyshop.

 

is there any manta ones for the 93-97? and which other hood type decals are there?

 

I don't think so, but he has a ton of different stripe/decal kits. The site is www.3rdgendecals.com This is my second buy from Jay. His product is pretty much the best out there. I bought the 35th anniv. stripes for my 97Z, and I loved those too.

 

You are correct.