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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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I can't find this anywhere on this site...or if I missed the link point me in the right direction.

I want to get a firehawk hood. What would I need to do to put the hood on a stock trans am? And where is the best place to get one of these hoods? if any...
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To put one on a base-model Trans Am....
1) Remove base-model hood
2) Install Firehawk Hood

Good luck finding an actual OEM Firehawk hood! Check out VFN Fiberglass for their replicas.
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3) If it's an OEM Firehawk hood, you'll need to trim the rear portion of the center piece on the front bumper cover.

The VFN replicas do not require front bumper cover trimming.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Ok thats what I was wondering...I will probably get a vfn replica then so I don't have to trim it.
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Actually I may go with the raptor as I think there may be no trimming.

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What about a superhawk hood...does anyone have one of those that they would be willing to sell?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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When did VDN start making a FIREHAWK replica?! I didn't see it on their site. Anyone have a direct link?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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What's the OEM WS6 hood made of?
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Wheres a decent place to order a Firehawk replica? or a Raptor hood?
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