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Old 08-16-2008, 09:19 PM
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Anyone have experince putting an SS hood on a 98+ Camaro?
(buddy bought a 6 speed Z28 convertible and wants to upgrade the looks)

Who makes the best one?
Old 08-16-2008, 09:32 PM
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the best one is definitely an OEM SS hood!!
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OEM! Nothing less than the best.
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OEM is the only way to go.
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ok great...where can I find one?
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vfn raised SS is the best, Id have one if my car had the ***** to back it up
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i vote for VFN 3" i have one for my vert as well




car is work in progress. body work done soon

my experience with hood. its extremely light at 24lbs, fit is very well. [had to play with fender alignment some] hood does need minor finish work but thats to be expected with any product. its good on price at 500 bucks.

down fall is it isnt function as for being a ramair hood but does ack like cowl hood to help heat escape but at a bonus of passing air thru bay to creat a suction out other side

but just downright aggressive and mean
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3" VFN keep in mind its Not Bolted On Yeti'm about to pull the motor and its just sittin there for now.



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Originally Posted by 7845
i vote for VFN 3" i have one for my vert as well




car is work in progress. body work done soon

my experience with hood. its extremely light at 24lbs, fit is very well. [had to play with fender alignment some] hood does need minor finish work but thats to be expected with any product. its good on price at 500 bucks.

down fall is it isnt function as for being a ramair hood but does ack like cowl hood to help heat escape but at a bonus of passing air thru bay to creat a suction out other side

but just downright aggressive and mean
Your car looks great, but I think the silver and green clash a little bit and it looks like you may need to lower the front a little.

Just having a little fun, your car will look great when its done.
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Originally Posted by avro206
ok great...where can I find one?
SLP-I have one and the fit and finish is great but they are pricey
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I had the OEM SS Hood and it fit perfect.
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so can you get an oem ss hood and bolt it right up to your Z28?
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^ look around in the for sale section on the forum or post a WTB in your region
or buy a VFN Sunoco
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Originally Posted by EJVYFZ
so can you get an oem ss hood and bolt it right up to your Z28?
Thats nothing more than what SLP did. That is why almost everyone agrees that there is nothing better than OEM. I'm not saying you wont have to do the usual adjustments but as for fit.......
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so should I stay away from the $500 hoods off ebay and spend the extra to get the SLP hood?

(not interested in that huge VFN ty)
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Originally Posted by avro206
so should I stay away from the $500 hoods off ebay and spend the extra to get the SLP hood?

(not interested in that huge VFN ty)
One word.....YES!
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OEM.....nothing else!
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Can't go wrong with OEM, plus if you decide to sell it you'll do well.



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