Ls1 lid vs over the radiator intake 3" ss hood
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Ok guys I've been searching around and need some opinions. I've got a 95 Camaro with a vfn3" ss hood and I'm looking to ditch the cold air intake on.
I've read great things about the ls1 lid swap just not sure if it will fit with the vfn ss 3" hood?? I don't mind cutting up the core support but don't want to cut the hood at all. It has to look factory otherwise I'll never be happy with it. What do you guys think? Give it a try or no way it's going to fit given my hood?
I'm also considering an over the radiator style intake as well. I don't have ac so no condenser to worry about. I read a 3.5" pipe is the largest you can use and still clear the hood. Do you have to lay the radiator down rather? Or can you keep it in the factory location?
Lastly how do these intakes compare to each other? I know a lot of people see real et gains for the ls1 just wonder how the over the radiator set would compare?
Any thoughts would be great.
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I've read great things about the ls1 lid swap just not sure if it will fit with the vfn ss 3" hood?? I don't mind cutting up the core support but don't want to cut the hood at all. It has to look factory otherwise I'll never be happy with it. What do you guys think? Give it a try or no way it's going to fit given my hood?
I'm also considering an over the radiator style intake as well. I don't have ac so no condenser to worry about. I read a 3.5" pipe is the largest you can use and still clear the hood. Do you have to lay the radiator down rather? Or can you keep it in the factory location?
Lastly how do these intakes compare to each other? I know a lot of people see real et gains for the ls1 just wonder how the over the radiator set would compare?
Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks
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Lid all day man. I have a 4 inch cowl, not sure the brand...could be a vfn but IDK, honestly dont care.
Use the lid, you will have a few inches of room if you cut up the underside of your hood. If you search you ll find lots of write ups on the swap
Use the lid, you will have a few inches of room if you cut up the underside of your hood. If you search you ll find lots of write ups on the swap
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You're willing to do this to your car but not cut the hood?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/16054322-post12.html
This is what mine looks like with a 3" trufiber cowl hood. No cutting to the hood or car at all.
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This is what mine looks like with a 3" trufiber cowl hood. No cutting to the hood or car at all.
![](http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/spddmn24/IMAG0175.jpg)
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I don't want to cut the hood because its harder make it look 'factory' cutting the core support will be hidden so no one can see it. I'd rather not cut either like you did but didn't think it was possible to do...
Your car looks super clean. Can you post some pix with the lid off?
EDIT: just read your filter base is all factory so no need for pictures lol
Your car looks super clean. Can you post some pix with the lid off?
EDIT: just read your filter base is all factory so no need for pictures lol
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The more I look at the underside of the hood I just dont think there is enough room for the lid to clear and have it look clean...Anyone using the 3" ss have an ls1 lid?
The underside of the hood just doesnt have any clearance behind the latch like that cowl speed demon posted.
The underside of the hood just doesnt have any clearance behind the latch like that cowl speed demon posted.
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You're willing to do this to your car but not cut the hood?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/16054322-post12.html
This is what mine looks like with a 3" trufiber cowl hood. No cutting to the hood or car at all.
![](http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/spddmn24/IMAG0175.jpg)
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/16054322-post12.html
This is what mine looks like with a 3" trufiber cowl hood. No cutting to the hood or car at all.
![](http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/spddmn24/IMAG0175.jpg)
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Yes, it can be done with the 3" SS VFN hood and lid only.... The base will not fit. I cut the Rad support and actually had to trim down the sides of the lid itself so it would sit a little lower. You will want the lid down as far as you can and cut the back hole to match up with the TB. If you don't do this it will hit the hood for sure... I will load up some pics later on. Mine is a nice clean look though not such a hack job like some out there. Take your time and it can turn out pretty decent. I still would like to redo mine one day because I think it could always be better of course.....
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