SS Hood?
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SS Hood? I found an SS hood and the intake for sale. The hood is black fiberglass I believe. Anyway, he is asking $400 for everything. I thought that price was a little high, what do you guys think? Also, how much of a gain will I get with the SS hood and intake over a CAI? (if anything) I'm going more for the look, not so much the power.
Also, will I have to worry about rain getting into the intake? Has this ever happened to anyone?
Does anyone have a pic of a white LT1 Z28 with a black SS hood on it?
Also, will I have to worry about rain getting into the intake? Has this ever happened to anyone?
Does anyone have a pic of a white LT1 Z28 with a black SS hood on it?
Then just buy the hood, and keep the CAI on it. I would have to see conditions of the hood.Here is a pic of a black ZL1 with a kind of off white grey color. I know it's not an LT1...just thought I would share.
Honestly...The WS6 ram air on the Trans Ams is a better design than the SS...I would keep the CAI, and get the hood..The best of both worlds.
Honestly...The WS6 ram air on the Trans Ams is a better design than the SS...I would keep the CAI, and get the hood..The best of both worlds.
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I would just get the hood, but he is selling them together. So, I would be spending all that money on just the hood. I just want to make sure this is a good deal and I won't have problems with sucking up water.
I'm just curious what the SS hoods look like on the LT1's. What does everyone think? Pictures are welcome.
I'm just curious what the SS hoods look like on the LT1's. What does everyone think? Pictures are welcome.
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my car is an LT-1 SS and i think the SS hood looks great, i run the slp ram air intake and i dont have any problem with water and besides a CAI is just as good if not slightly better and doesnt make use of the scoop so water wouldent be a problem even if a minimal amount of water does come through, you can always try and sell the SS intake afterwards
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So, do you guys honestly think my Moroso CAI is actually better performance wise? If so, I might just keep that and sell the intake. I would think the ram air would be better, since the air has to travel a lot less...
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I would like to know this as well! I have an SS and have heard that the moroso "type" CAI out perform the factory RAM AIR induction. how is this so? sense you loose the RAM AIR effect?
Also I agree with the price that was quoted the ss hood from the dealer retails for about $800 and the CAI part that bolts to the manifold is 2 or $300
Also I agree with the price that was quoted the ss hood from the dealer retails for about $800 and the CAI part that bolts to the manifold is 2 or $300
Originally Posted by Camaro 0wner
So, do you guys honestly think my Moroso CAI is actually better performance wise? If so, I might just keep that and sell the intake. I would think the ram air would be better, since the air has to travel a lot less...
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Originally Posted by 96ss#80
I would like to know this as well! I have an SS and have heard that the moroso "type" CAI out perform the factory RAM AIR induction. how is this so? sense you loose the RAM AIR effect?
Also I agree with the price that was quoted the ss hood from the dealer retails for about $800 and the CAI part that bolts to the manifold is 2 or $300
Also I agree with the price that was quoted the ss hood from the dealer retails for about $800 and the CAI part that bolts to the manifold is 2 or $300
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So, do you guys think I should just get the hood and keep my moroso CAI on? Also, how do you think a black SS hood will look on a white Z28 with a black top? I can't decide if I want to paint the hood white or not. I wish I could see some pictures, but I can't find any.
I'm going to make my decision today. Either the black SS hood, or an Xbox360, lol.
Someone also told me they got 9Rwhp with a ram air setup over a CAI...(on the dyno)
It seems like the air travels a lot less with the SS style. It's confusing to me how an SS style isn't as good, but I believe it.
I'm going to make my decision today. Either the black SS hood, or an Xbox360, lol.
Someone also told me they got 9Rwhp with a ram air setup over a CAI...(on the dyno)
It seems like the air travels a lot less with the SS style. It's confusing to me how an SS style isn't as good, but I believe it.
Air is a fluid. Fluids flow better with less restrictions. A bend is a restriction, and the SS airbox has tighter bends than a CAI. If you get the hood, I would say to keep the CAI and sell the SS airbox.
...oh, and paint the hood. In my opinion, it will look "unfinished" if you leave it black.
...oh, and paint the hood. In my opinion, it will look "unfinished" if you leave it black.
Originally Posted by Camaro 0wner
So, do you guys think I should just get the hood and keep my moroso CAI on? Also, how do you think a black SS hood will look on a white Z28 with a black top? I can't decide if I want to paint the hood white or not. I wish I could see some pictures, but I can't find any.
I'm going to make my decision today. Either the black SS hood, or an Xbox360, lol.
Someone also told me they got 9Rwhp with a ram air setup over a CAI...(on the dyno)
It seems like the air travels a lot less with the SS style. It's confusing to me how an SS style isn't as good, but I believe it.
I'm going to make my decision today. Either the black SS hood, or an Xbox360, lol.
Someone also told me they got 9Rwhp with a ram air setup over a CAI...(on the dyno)
It seems like the air travels a lot less with the SS style. It's confusing to me how an SS style isn't as good, but I believe it.
I thought about selling mine and all the games for a torque converter. I don't have much time for video games lately. But if I were you and had to choose 1 thing, it would be the 360. It seems a little more cost effective *depends on the accesories and games you get*. I paid about 900 for all the things I have.
I'd sell mine, which is in perfect condition...but I'll most likely miss it.
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Can anyone take that picture and paint the car white? I don't have any software to do that, but if someone has the time it will really help out. The black looks really good though.
Thank for the help.
Thank for the help.
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mine is almost all black
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/583/frontwstripes.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/583/p1010002.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/583/frontwstripes.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/583/p1010002.jpg
I have a white 96 SS. I'll post some pictures tonight, I can't do it here from work. I just had my SS wheels painted white too and it looks great. I love the 17x11 with 315/35/17 tires on the back. I just need to get the center cap SS decals. The SS airbox is nice because it pulls cooler outside air into the engine. But most aftermarket CAI will flow a little better because the SS airbox has 3 sharp turns it needs to make. You could sell the SS airbox setup for $150-200 on Ebay easily.