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Old 02-19-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by vfntech
Hi Guys.
I just started a new thread with our first of a new hood design for the Firebirds. You can view the thread by following this link:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-produ...rd-design.html
We have one to two more designs we're playing with and will be releasing soon. We just wanted to knock out the extended version first - this is what we have been receiving the most calls on.

Good job guys. I always like the bigger hoods but seems like they bulged too much after the nostrils. this revised design look ALOT better. Can't wait to see a 3" or 4" revised design more for a street car. I think the 4" would look absolutely sick with a little better sloping like this new extended version.
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Originally Posted by 2000badbird

id buy a cowl hood if i could get the bumper like this to match
I still love that car and hate the wheels. Hood is sex.
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I've seen the new hood in person and I can safely say, you guys will be very impressed. It ties the sunoco in with the regular look of the ram air hood. It's seriously nice as hell.

I love how it peaks in height in the center, but then goes back down to just about stock height in the back.

Great work as always guys!!
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I like the concept of the new hood, just not feeling the 5" height. Now a 2.5-3" version would be a nice compromise I think.
I'm intrigued by how it extends back towards the mirrors, not sure how that would look on a car, so hopefully some installed photos will soon follow. I'm guessing that's a pin-on version.
Just my opinion.
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Im out !!! ... But if someones looking for a Cowl hood, then maybe their in. Not big on Cowl hoods
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That's the nicest 5 inch hood I've seen for a TA. A 3.5 inch version would be nice as well.
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when are we gonna see on car pics?
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Any chance of a new hood?......
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Wow. That looks really nice. I'm not too keen on having a pin-on for a street car, but if there is something similar like that in a bolt-on style, I'll have some money with your name on it
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can't wait for the new styles they have coming out. I just hope it's soon.
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Originally Posted by Trojan35
I still love that car and hate the wheels. Hood is sex.
Why won't anyone make this shaker scoop hood? Everyone talks about how great it is but nobody ever produces one. I would definetly buy one if someone would make it.
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http://webhosting.web.com/imagelib/s...et=tlx_piciyfu anybody got one like that...if i could see it on a firebird/trans am i would sell my superhawk for it..provided i could get the heritage bumper to go with it..
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How about also doing something like this? So many split nostril hoods out there. How about a factory height, solid top, with the factory grilles. Kind of an LT1 WS6 styling for a '98+. Could even incorporate this into the WS9 hood style. Anyone already making this?



BTW, I had a 4" Ram Air VFN on my last LT1 Formula and loved it.
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I guess these hoods aren't going to happen then?
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Originally Posted by White01Formula
I guess these hoods aren't going to happen then?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-produ...rd-design.html
Old 07-04-2009, 09:38 PM
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Except that was 5 months ago.



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