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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Default Vic Jr and hood clearance?
Anyone have issues with the hood clearing the elbow? I have a cowl hood and I will need to trim the hood so it clears. Just wondering if this is the norm?



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Old May 29, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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I have the same elbow as you and we had to cut the hood on my car to make it fit. However, I believe there is an elbow available now that works without having to cut the hood.
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Old May 29, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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This is the norm with the victor. The gmpp is 3/4" lower though I'm not sure if you have to mod the hood w/ the gmpp. Setup looks pretty sick!
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Thanks guys.

I knew about the cowl needing cut, but not the hood. No big deal though, looks easy enough.

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i cut my stock SS hood to make it clear and have no regrets, flows way better than people say it does.
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My friend had to cut his on his 02 Z28. He still likes it.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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My friend had to cut his on his 02 Z28. He still likes it.

Dam right fool!!! just rember guys solid motor mounts will bring it up 1 1/2 inches.

Car is at lethal now
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