VFN's New LT1 Firebird Hood! Pictures Added on page 5
12-06-2012, 09:37 AM
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I like it! I like the fact that it resembles a vette a bit. I think if you were to flatten it out just a bit and give it enough room on the underside for an intake elbow it would be a great seller. A lot of guys that are converting to LSX's would love the extra space. Lets see it on a T/A car also!
12-06-2012, 05:31 PM
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the finished hood will definitely have a faint line that will flow into the nose, Great comments guy's, Seems like we are on the right track, I will post another photoshop tomorrow with ram air openings
12-07-2012, 07:05 AM
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I think that's sick. I have never been a fan of the lt1 body style but that makes a huge difference imo. I also like the idea of it being a little taller. Maybe do it like the sunoco's a small and big version. Interested in the "ram air" rendition you spoke of
12-07-2012, 09:06 AM
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^not much of a fan. that hood should be left as is!
But, what would be interesting to see, would be the one McNord posted before with the smoothed center, but add the center line like the sunoco, so that it'll flow with the bumper. But not as prominent of a line as the sunoco, more of a faint one like the one on the stock firebird hoods.
But, what would be interesting to see, would be the one McNord posted before with the smoothed center, but add the center line like the sunoco, so that it'll flow with the bumper. But not as prominent of a line as the sunoco, more of a faint one like the one on the stock firebird hoods.
12-07-2012, 12:48 PM
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[QUOTE=crimson_bird;16957759]^not much of a fan. that hood should be left as is!
Agreed! The Ram air would add an ultra z effect, we'll stick with cowl
I think were going to move on this , we'll probably start adding photos next week, well add that faint subtle line to meet the nose, and a few other little tweaks, were glad that everyone is digging this idea, It will be a cool hood
Agreed! The Ram air would add an ultra z effect, we'll stick with cowl
I think were going to move on this , we'll probably start adding photos next week, well add that faint subtle line to meet the nose, and a few other little tweaks, were glad that everyone is digging this idea, It will be a cool hood
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12-07-2012, 03:48 PM
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I don't think the ram air is to bad. I think it flows with the center line. But then again I don't have a lt1 car so im just a voice from the peanut gallery haha. But I do like the design and idea so far. I think it will be a hit and do well for you guys. 
12-07-2012, 05:52 PM
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Not bad, the lines of the factory lt1 hood are wider. I was suggesting raising the factory lines a little bit but keep the factory vents. Imo the 4" version you offer is to big. I guess what I'm thinking about won't look good in the end, lol. You can see in the pic what I'm talking about, but my idea is kind of way off of what you guys are thinking of offering. 
