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Old 03-25-2006, 09:54 PM
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Where is the best place that I could get a SS hood that I am not going to pay out the *** for? Which one fits the best? Help me out please.. Thanks
Old 03-25-2006, 10:21 PM
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ASCD makes a good one as far as aftermarket goes. You're going to pay $600-700 for a good aftermarket one. The best fitting is the original GM hood, so try to find one of those used for $400-600.
Old 03-25-2006, 10:29 PM
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The RKSport one any good?
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OEM will always be your best bet but if you are unable to find one ASCD IMHO is your next best bet. Here is a pic of my ASCD SS hood.

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How hard is it to put the hood on when its received?
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I agree, the GM is the best
Old 03-26-2006, 09:39 PM
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I've removed my stock hood, installed an RK Sports hood and then reversed them by myself. Be careful is all I can say.
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The best way to go is out of your ***. Save up for a GM SS Hood its worth the cash.
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I recently sold my slightly damaged SS hood for 375. Expect to pay at least 600+ for one that just needs to be repainted. If I were you, I would stay clear of aftermarket hoods. My GM replacement hood fits perfect. That is the only way to go. You will regret an aftermarket in the long run, no matter how slight the difference is.
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As said, the GM SS hood will fit best.
The ASCD SS hood fits very well.
Originally Posted by 2k2 camaro
The RKSport one any good?
I have the RK Sport SS hood, and I'm happy with how it fits.
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I know where one is in Houston(it's an aftermarket hood), where are you?
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Duffster has one if I'm not mistaken. Not sure if he is on this forum, but I know he is on camaroz28.com. He has an RKsport for sale.
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Originally Posted by Milez28
I know where one is in Houston(it's an aftermarket hood), where are you?
Im in Indiana..

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What do you mean about in the long run?
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LMPerformance has the RKSport SS hood for 535.50... Should I go with that? Does it come with the hole cut out?
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Originally Posted by 2k2 camaro
Im in Indiana..

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What do you mean about in the long run?
People usually grow to regret a decision to go the cheap route once they realize the quality is no comparison. I always buy the best available, that way I never regret buying something due to quality, hence, in the long run, you will regret it.



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