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Dec 13, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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I like the 2nd one. Just try it and see if you like it. I don't think it would be much more than cosmetic though.

Dec 13, 2008 | 03:42 PM

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I don't think it would be much more than cosmetic though.

if made right, it could be very functional. it would make the best type of ram air intake i could think of.

Dec 13, 2008 | 05:06 PM

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Here is a chop I did up real fast. I used an lt1 with a Sunoco because of how similar and how much closer it looks to the c6 then the ls1 style cars.

Anyhow, I kinda like it! I left the glare around the scoop and extended it up a bit around the Sunoco cowl. I only changed the size of the image, so you can see just how close it really is!

Dec 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM

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i think we(ls1tech) should contact VFN fiberglass with this idea

what do you guys think?

the scoop should be "deeper/larger" than the C6 Z06 scoop because of the increased size of the sunoco cowl(compared to the stock C6 hood cowl)

Dec 13, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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i like that lt1 with the scoop

Dec 13, 2008 | 06:20 PM

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looks good to me

Dec 14, 2008 | 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rai

if made right, it could be very functional. it would make the best type of ram air intake i could think of.

"IF made right" There is so much obstruction right where you are placing it. It is not like the vette that the hood opens forward so there is no latch mech sitting right in the way. You have supports and latch assembly right there.
and then the core support. I would think it would be like a FTRA kit that went down then forward instead of straight down. Either way, I like the looks of it.

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Dec 14, 2008 | 10:53 AM

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I think it looks out of place... I know because im not used to seeing that on a Camaro, but it doesnt seem to fit..

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Dec 14, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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not a fan

Dec 14, 2008 | 12:30 PM

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I really hate the stripe, the bummper insert is the better of the two I guess

Dec 14, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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id like to see the scoop maybe a little bit larger, and right up into the hood

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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No stripe, Go for the scoop! I think that would look sweet!

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:17 PM

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ive been messing around with a few ideas and the only problem i see with this being functional is the hood latch. so i guess a pin on hood would be the way to go

Dec 14, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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I'd like to see more pics, I think I like it, i'd never do it however (not getting cowl) moar chops pls!

Dec 14, 2008 | 05:31 PM

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I really like it so long as you keep it to a low profile a la C6 Z06. It'd look really bad if it were as deep as it looks in the last pic.

Dec 14, 2008 | 06:06 PM

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Ive had this same idea ever since I saw the new zo6, but I have no idea where to begin to make it happen... I think it looks great

Dec 14, 2008 | 08:21 PM

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I have no idea where to begin to make it happen... I think it looks great

if you have the money you could get a replacement c6 z06 bumper off ebay
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or

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you could contact a company that makes reproduction c6 z06 front bumpers and have them use the molds to get you just the scoop

then hire a good body work guy to glass it all together

i know both ideas are very impratical, but they would get the job done.

Dec 14, 2008 | 08:31 PM

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eh i dono. a little more tweaking might make it happen.

Dec 14, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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I thinks it would be mostly just for looks cause if the scoop was too close the the hood it might cause the hood to "lift" due to the fact of the increased air flow under the hood if not used to a RAM AIR effect.