LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

New hood

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 5, 2007 | 02:44 PM
  #1  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default New hood

1 have a 1993 firebird formula and i want a new hood i was going to get a ws6 style hood and i heared that they dont fit well on the 93-97 firebirds, i wanna hear from someone that has any ideas for which hood is the best buy let me know what you got post pics or sites and ill check them out
Reply
Old May 5, 2007 | 03:29 PM
  #2  
sam95transam's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
Default

I got mine from hawks third gen parts, although there are probably places that sponsor this site that sell the hood. I know some companies sell good products, but some companies I think its just luck of the draw. I got mine at a show, so I saw it in person when I bought it. I also know someone who got a hood from the same place I did and it fit HORRIBLE. Mine fits pretty well for an aftermarket hood, its got a few minor glitches, but nothing big.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2518690
Reply
Old May 6, 2007 | 12:40 AM
  #3  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default

thank you thats the other one i was looking at but its like 700
Reply
Old May 7, 2007 | 10:19 PM
  #4  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default

any one else got any ideas
Reply
Old May 7, 2007 | 11:06 PM
  #5  
Formula350's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,564
Likes: 4
From: Decatur, TN (N-W of Athens)
Default

Just get the 96 and 97 SLP WS6 hood made for our early 4th gen, it looks bad *** on our cars.
Reply
Old May 8, 2007 | 01:33 AM
  #6  
ZONES89RS's Avatar
In-Zane Moderator
15 Year Member
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 11,941
Likes: 33
From: Conroe, Texas
Default

I have seen the WS6 style for the LS1 cars look bad *** on a LT1 car IMO.
Reply
Old May 8, 2007 | 10:02 PM
  #7  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default

Originally Posted by Formula350
Just get the 96 and 97 SLP WS6 hood made for our early 4th gen, it looks bad *** on our cars.
did you have one on your car because i heared they dont fit and what site do you suggest the main ones i know are fbodymotorsports and hawksthirdgen
Reply
Old May 11, 2007 | 03:37 PM
  #8  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default

bump to the top
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 11, 2007 | 05:16 PM
  #9  
ABA383's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,507
Likes: 7
From: Southern PA
Default

I have a Harwood ram air style on mine. It fits great with zero mods and has been on the car since 1997 and is just now developing a small crack in one of the nostrils, but nothing big...From a paint/prep standpoint it did not require much to get it looking nice...minimal prep needed, and it seems to be lighter than the others I've seen...The only drawback is that you have to cut the nostrils out to make the ram air portion functional...I still use the LPE CAI so I left it non-functional...I use it for weight savings and it looks great, too...I think they are $500 now...

--Alan
Reply
Old May 11, 2007 | 07:05 PM
  #10  
transambandit's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
I have seen the WS6 style for the LS1 cars look bad *** on a LT1 car IMO.
Unless you are doing a complete front end conversion they wont fit on our cars, completely different.
Reply
Old May 11, 2007 | 07:16 PM
  #11  
DroppedM6Z's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 753
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, Ok
Default

VFN Ram Air hood for the TA's look HOT!!!!!
Reply
Old May 12, 2007 | 02:08 PM
  #12  
formula38988's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
From: Omaha,NE
Default

Originally Posted by ABA383
I have a Harwood ram air style on mine. It fits great with zero mods and has been on the car since 1997 and is just now developing a small crack in one of the nostrils, but nothing big...From a paint/prep standpoint it did not require much to get it looking nice...minimal prep needed, and it seems to be lighter than the others I've seen...The only drawback is that you have to cut the nostrils out to make the ram air portion functional...I still use the LPE CAI so I left it non-functional...I use it for weight savings and it looks great, too...I think they are $500 now...

--Alan
what site was that from
Reply
Old May 12, 2007 | 02:25 PM
  #13  
Mattybz28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, SC
Default

Originally Posted by formula38988
what site was that from
Don't think they're a sponsor. PM'ed.
Reply
Old May 12, 2007 | 04:03 PM
  #14  
That_guy's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 899
Likes: 0
From: Desoto Tx
Default

slp has some hoods its either best to go with them or a oem hood for the lt1 ws6 cars. just see if someone has a used one.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE