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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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Default Functional SS Hood Mods ??

Is there a way to increase air intake on a 2001 SS with a Ram air hood?
I am considering an aftermarket High Flow Induction Lid, but I want to make sure it fits the SS hood.

Can the Hood vent be opened for more air. I never drive in the rain anyway??

And finally, would mods to the bottom of the air box help if I have a ram air hood setup?

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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Default Re: Functional SS Hood Mods ??

The box for the T/As and Firehawks have a larger opening.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jack:
<strong>The box for the T/As and Firehawks have a larger opening.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually the only LS1 F-body with a raised air box is the WS6.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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Default Re: Functional SS Hood Mods ??

You can do a few free mods to your air box; cut the front opening larger, raise the shroud the box sits on with some washers...it is that simple to open it up some more.

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