Best Firebird hood choices......
08-04-2003, 12:13 PM
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Car: 88 BMW 535i
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Best firebird hood?
i am looking for a hood for my 89 Firebird to give it a more agressive apearance.
I was planning on getting the Ram Air Hood from www.ramairhood.com, but after looking at it for a while it looks a little plain and boring, and not very agressive.
What do you guys reccomend?
I was planning on getting the Ram Air Hood from www.ramairhood.com, but after looking at it for a while it looks a little plain and boring, and not very agressive.
What do you guys reccomend?
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08-04-2003, 02:12 PM
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I love the bulge. Glad it came on my formy. I never liked cowls before but a nice 1" or 2" cowl would look good on a bird.
08-04-2003, 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by MdFormula350
another for Power Bulge, i love it even more after trying to get my ram air 1 hood to look right.
another for Power Bulge, i love it even more after trying to get my ram air 1 hood to look right.
08-05-2003, 02:47 AM
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I cant beleive so many ppl like the powerbulge hood..
I have one but I want to have a RAII hood...maybe I can sell mind for some extra $ if theres a market.
RAII vote for me
I have one but I want to have a RAII hood...maybe I can sell mind for some extra $ if theres a market.
RAII vote for me
08-06-2003, 06:32 PM
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Car: 88 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
I like my hood the best so far because I've never seen it on any other cars.
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
08-06-2003, 06:37 PM
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That is a weird hood 4mul8r, but weird in a factory sense, not looks. I like it, it is very original. I have never seen a t/a with that hood. Are you sure it is stock?
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08-06-2003, 07:12 PM
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Car: 88 Trans Am
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It was on the car when I bought it,....but it definately isn't factory. It's fiberglass, fairly thick, and damn light. I have no idea who makes this hood or where the hood was bought. One of the things I like best about it is that it looks like a formula hood with a mirred bulge on it,....which I was thinking about that idea when I had my 89 Formula,....(although my concept was to incorporate the iroc louvers into the bulges).....probably a good thing I got my TA before I attempted it though....
08-06-2003, 09:45 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
Originally posted by 4mul8r
I like my hood the best so far because I've never seen it on any other cars.
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
I like my hood the best so far because I've never seen it on any other cars.
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
08-07-2003, 12:17 PM
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i was just about to send that pic to you, zepher. i told you i had seen someone on here with that hood.
it is tight!:hail:
i was just about to send that pic to you, zepher. i told you i had seen someone on here with that hood.
it is tight!:hail:
08-07-2003, 01:36 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
1 vote for the IMSA (double powerbuldge) hood.
08-12-2003, 12:26 AM
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Car: 1992 Trans AM
Engine: LB9 305 TPI
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Functional Ram air hood
Had a accident, so had to change my hood, had a tough decision between ram air and power bulge. Actually having a functional ram air hood with K&N air filter really makes a difference in performance and gas mileage as compared to just power bulge hood. I got a gain of 1.5 miles after having ram air.
02-24-2004, 12:58 PM
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Car: 1991 BandittII Firebird
Engine: 5.7 HSR
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by 4mul8r
I like my hood the best so far because I've never seen it on any other cars.
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
I like my hood the best so far because I've never seen it on any other cars.
1st place: my hood
2nd place: RA I hood
3rd place: Formula hood
4th place: TA hood or that turbo corvette hood
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_150_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...6_118_full.jpg
02-27-2004, 05:52 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans-Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: WC-T5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.27
1st choice powerbulge hood.
2nd choice stock hood
3rd choice stock hood w/big firebird decal
4th choice double bulge
5th choice ra2
2nd choice stock hood
3rd choice stock hood w/big firebird decal
4th choice double bulge
5th choice ra2
04-04-2004, 01:11 AM
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I liked the 2" cowl that was up there... it just looked right. The powerbulge looks tough too.
IMO, the RA hoods just look too... too.... too big on these cars. Just my $0.02
IMO, the RA hoods just look too... too.... too big on these cars. Just my $0.02
04-04-2004, 03:48 AM
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i havent replied on this site forever so be glad i was just passing by. now they have a pic of it at the bottom but i didnt really want to search for a part number. so if they have it or not i couldnt tell you either.
http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/firebird70-81.html
oh and i favor the imsa hood
http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/firebird70-81.html
oh and i favor the imsa hood
05-24-2004, 01:55 PM
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Looking for hood for a Twin Turbo Setup
Hy guys,
I am looking for a hood that have twin style air ducts on each side for my GTA. I remember seeing one for the Camaro, but not sure if its also available for TA's. Also the Camaro hood I saw had a strange cowl induction in the middle with slots on each side which I personally dislike. Does anyone knows of a company that makes a GTA style hood but with just the air inlets on each side? I dont mind if it dosent includes brackets for lifting or if there is no way of using the pivoting lifting brackets with this new hood, in fact I would preffer to use pins instead to hold it down.
I am looking for a hood that have twin style air ducts on each side for my GTA. I remember seeing one for the Camaro, but not sure if its also available for TA's. Also the Camaro hood I saw had a strange cowl induction in the middle with slots on each side which I personally dislike. Does anyone knows of a company that makes a GTA style hood but with just the air inlets on each side? I dont mind if it dosent includes brackets for lifting or if there is no way of using the pivoting lifting brackets with this new hood, in fact I would preffer to use pins instead to hold it down.
05-24-2004, 02:15 PM
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Transmission: Freakin Automatic---For Now
I know that you can get that IMSA hood from Motion Glass. I almost bought that one back in the middle 90's for my 82, but goth that "Twin-Turbo" one instead. Since trying to get that hood to fit, I have never even looked into getting another aftermarket hood. I would like to see someone come up with a C5 style scoop for the Firebirds though. I think that would be just enough attitude on there. I have to say that my favorite hood is the stock GTA (4-vent) hood. The powerbulge hood is cool, but a little too 80's for my taste. I know, these CARS are 80's, but I just think it looks dated that's all.
06-15-2004, 09:08 AM
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: WC T5
Originally posted by Dr.NickRiviera
since we are talking hoods here, is it safe to use regular hood struts on fiberglass hoods?
since we are talking hoods here, is it safe to use regular hood struts on fiberglass hoods?
