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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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my brother was looking to get the lt1 ws6 hood for his 94 trans am did some research and found out that you could get it on ebay for less than what slp and ws6store is selling them but i cant seem to find it can anyone help me out
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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be careful of what brand you buy, especially on ebay. A buddy recently bought a hood and that thing was so crappy, it didnt fit right, it wouldnt let the headlights open, the nostrils werent open, and worst of all, it was SUPER heavy.

I would honestly pay more for a quality hood.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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go get an OEM hood if you can i picked up a Firehawk hood for $200 that need the corner to be repaird. and i got the air box and K&N filter with it also

You just have to look very hard
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Try VFN Fiberglass
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm

They are a sponsor here and from what i here they make some of the best quality hoods out their, and the pricing is definitely very affordable. Just give them a call.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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just go ahead and get that oem hood used from someone on here or you can do the sunco creations or vfn
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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do you know if this hood is good quality?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-94...ayphotohosting
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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First off, VFN does not make a LT1 WS6 hood, I wish they did because they seem to have very good quality control. Now, VFN can make custom hoods, and I bet that if a bunch of people on this site were interested in a WS6 hood for the good ole LT1, they would make a solid mold and put it into production. If you want one like OEM but probably cheaper, call VFN and let them know there are a bunch of people interested and get a price.

Second, Suncoast Creations sells two hoods, one like stock and the other is different with the hood scoops. both are expensive and you can find better.

Another option is Harwood, who sells a OEM style WS6 hood and is much cheaper. I believe their quality and fit is good. I may end up buying mine from them one day.

The style in the ebay post has scoops more like the ls1 design and not too many people like them because they don't flow with the lt1's lines as well. As for the fit and quality, that is up in the air. US Exotics used to make a great quality hood in the same design but I think he sold the mold and doesn't do hoods for lt1s anymore.

Lots of options, I would call VFN first and just ask what they can do, it can't hurt. If that doesn't work out, look at Harwood for OEM style look at some junk yards and maybe you'll get lucky. It isn't too often that you see OEM hoods for sale because basically everyone with an lt1 wants one if they don't have on already.

Mike
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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i got mine from roger at us exotics and i know he doesnt make them anymore, but i thought he sold the molding to vfn.
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I got mine from Harwood. the ram air is closed and so is the box...fixed them with a hole saw and die grinder... the finish on the inside was ruff had to fill that with fiberglass to make it look nice the outside of the hood is nice though atleast that is my experiance with the Harwood hood for LT 1 cars
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by trans am 98
do you know if this hood is good quality?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-94...ayphotohosting
Don't get the 98-2002 WS6 for your LT1. Get the 96-97 one. W/o the 98+ front clip, it just doesn't look as good.
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Pay attention when looking, theres a Firehawk style, and then there is a LT1 WS6/Comp TA style. Its a subtle difference, the Firehawk is a tad more rounded.

Last edited by BizZzatch350; Jun 18, 2007 at 12:43 AM.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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I wasn't aware of that. Is there a pic of a car side by side with the Comp T/A and the WS6? (Both LT1 of course)
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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This should give you an idea, I hate for some one to buy the hood then it not be what they wanted or some thing, difference should be fairly obvious
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Well, I'd love to get a hood, but I doubt I'll have the money. At any rate, it's good to know this now, as the one I like is the Comp T/A. The Firehawk just doesn't fit the body lines.

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