Hood question
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Staging Lane
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Hood question Hey guys Im thinking about buying a ram air hood for my 98 TA. I dont know where to start. What hood should I buy and whats the best quality? Could people post pics of their ram air hoods on a 98-02 TA. Or does anyone know which one I should buy or have information on them? Thanks
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Originally Posted by brising
i didnt see any group purchases on them.. anyone have any more info where i could a quality ram air hood for my 98 Ta? Thanks
Suncoast, VFN & Harwood are just a few that come to mind...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-group-purchases/599047-vfn-gp.html They had one but it went out of date. im looking into one myself. Good luck.
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VFN is a good product. I have an ASCD and it good quality as well. I'm not sure about Harwood. I've heard some things about them. If you order them from Jeg's or Summit, it shows up poorly packed and the Ram Air nostrils are not even cut out, you have to cut them out yourself. 
That's some BS. There are WS9 hoods floating around, and they are pretty good quality. Last thing is to keep your eye open in the FOR SALE section here. Some good deals may crop up.
That's some BS. There are WS9 hoods floating around, and they are pretty good quality. Last thing is to keep your eye open in the FOR SALE section here. Some good deals may crop up. LS1 Tech Stories
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ok sounds good.. are the VFN's just like the ones from Suncoast? There are so many different ones out there but I dont know which are good or junk. I like yours.. Is it just like the one Suncoast or VFN sells?
There are a lot of good ones out there. Just search around the site and you will find the one you like. The SLP hood's are nice and the firehawk hoods are also cool. Do some research and you will be happier.
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^^Sun Coast Creations has a less subtle transition between the nostrils, and they also have heat vents on the back of the scoops. The two scoops are more "defined", and because of this, give a slightly different appearance from the WS6 OEM style.
^^Sun Coast Creations also has the Raptor Hood, similar to the Fire Hawk style. Looks great if you want something other than the WS6 style.
^^ASCD has great fit and quality.
^^VFN also has great fit and quality.
Both VFN and ASCD have a less subtle curve at the upper parts of the hoods, giving then a slightly different appearance than OEM.
U.S. Exotics makes the WS9. It is the WS6 hood with Fire Hawk heat extractors. They also make the WS9 outlaw, which is the 4" version. U.S. Exotics no longer regularly sells the WS9 hood except occasionally on eBay.
VFN regularly sells the WS9 Outlaw.
If you do a search you will find plenty of threads about the WS9 hoods. Check my sig pic.
There are about 3-4 other companies who make WS6 hoods, but I think many will agree the ones mentioned are of better quality and therefore more popular.
There is also the SLP H.O. hood:
Remeber, if you want the exact fit, feel and quality of OEM, you will have to buy OEM. Check the For Sale threads or eBay.
Last edited by LS1obsession; Jan 6, 2007 at 09:01 PM.
I have a WS9 Outlaw hood from us exotics, got it off ebay a year ago. Its a great hood. it looks great and fits pretty good. us exotics sometimes has a superhawk which is just a taller firehawk hood with the heat extractors.
here is my hood.
here is my hood.
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[QUOTE=I'm not sure about Harwood. I've heard some things about them. If you order them from Jeg's or Summit, it shows up poorly packed and the Ram Air nostrils are not even cut out, you have to cut them out yourself. That's some BS.[/QUOTE]
I've personally owned a Harwood hood in the past, and I thought it was very nice. Yes, you have to trim it out yourself but it's not that big a deal. They ship it that way to help prevent damage to the hood while in shipment.
If you order from Harwood, order directly from them or source one through a local speed shop. I ordered my hood through a local speed shop, and it was nicely packed for shipment.
I'm not trying to steer you towards Harwood more than any other brand....just sharing my experience
That's some BS.[/QUOTE]I've personally owned a Harwood hood in the past, and I thought it was very nice. Yes, you have to trim it out yourself but it's not that big a deal. They ship it that way to help prevent damage to the hood while in shipment.
If you order from Harwood, order directly from them or source one through a local speed shop. I ordered my hood through a local speed shop, and it was nicely packed for shipment.
I'm not trying to steer you towards Harwood more than any other brand....just sharing my experience
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thanks alot for the pics and explanations. That helps a lot. They all look very nice. I am leaning toward ASCD, VFN , or the WS6 one from Suncoast.. I dont really care for the raptor but it still looks pretty good. What are the prices on these? I found this hood also for $599 what do you guys think about it.. heres the link. check it out and let me know.. thanks again for all your help guys
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/FB1010/FBEXT/...FSNCgQodkjlyMQ
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/FB1010/FBEXT/...FSNCgQodkjlyMQ