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Jun 24, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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Why on earth would you want a cowl on a Firebird? That's like putting a nostril ram air on a Camaro! (There's a tool around here with one *sigh*)

you ever see a trans am with a small (2") cowl hood? if so you would not have responded the way you did.

Jun 24, 2007 | 05:42 PM

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you ever see a trans am with a small (2") cowl hood? if so you would not have responded the way you did.

Err, yes? They look ugly. I'll let you show me a pic that proves otherwise though...

Jun 24, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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does this do anything besides looks.

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:09 PM

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so no one has done this on a firebird yet? spent the past hour looking around and haven't come across anything. does anyone sell fiberglass cowl induction hoods for firebirds?

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:22 PM

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^^His has to be barely in there..mine had to be trimmed.

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:24 PM

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Err, yes? They look ugly. I'll let you show me a pic that proves otherwise though...

that looks good and I dont even like red...

they work on cars that can back up the aggressive look with performance. mine will.

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:30 PM

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Compared to a Camaro..that makes it look more like a Lawn Dart without the exposed Headlights..

Jun 24, 2007 | 11:59 PM

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IMHO, the cowl on the bird just looks weird.

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Jun 26, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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Hey revelation, so did you have to move your radiator like Merv did, or just use the LS1 radiator top deal? I'm looking at getting a harwood cowl some day, so the LS1 setup would be tempting, if the results show up as its the way to go.

Jun 27, 2007 | 01:14 AM

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ya know streetwarrior the more I look at your car the more I want to put a formula nose back on my car and run a ram air hood. your car's looks flow very well.

Jun 27, 2007 | 01:25 AM

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The LS1 shroud bolts right in place. I forgot if I used the LS1 bolts or not ... just find someone with an LS1, and test fit it. It worked better than I would of thought. In theory if should pull more cold air from that location. On my things to do list ... just haven't gotten to it yet.

Jun 27, 2007 | 01:54 AM

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ya know streetwarrior the more I look at your car the more I want to put a formula nose back on my car and run a ram air hood. your car's looks flow very well.

Thanks

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:47 PM

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direct bolt in with the cover. i used my own bolts and only used the outer holes with the cover because they were the only ones that lined up. radiator sat in the same place.youre gonna have to trim the bottom right side of the cover because it wont sit level on that side.

Jun 27, 2007 | 05:56 PM

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Has anyone actually seen a hp increase from this? It seems hardly worth the trouble.

Jun 27, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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my top end is higher than just with the LTs and moroso.

Jun 27, 2007 | 06:41 PM

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Has anyone actually seen a hp increase from this? It seems hardly worth the trouble.

what trouble... had it on in 20 min

Jun 27, 2007 | 06:44 PM

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I picked up .2..and noticed alot more power in the top-end RPM's.

Jun 28, 2007 | 12:38 AM

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what trouble... had it on in 20 min

did yours line right up straight across the TB when the lid is snapped onto the radiator cover? mine is a little off.

Sep 13, 2007 | 10:21 AM

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ya know streetwarrior the more I look at your car the more I want to put a formula nose back on my car and run a ram air hood. your car's looks flow very well.

Hey man, I'm debating doing the whole LS1 front end conversion on my car. So if I do, I'll have a formula Front bumper with fog lights and Factory Ram Air hood with airbox for sale if ya want it!!

Sep 13, 2007 | 12:13 PM

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thats going to be my next intake!

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