Has any1 done this, and is it possible to do?? It would get more air in there. Thanks!!

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Looking For:

87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI: The car I want.

84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.: Another car that would be OK to own while I look for the IROC-Z!!

[This message has been edited by IROCZTWENTYGR8 (edited March 22, 2001).]

 

My answer to you might not apply because I own a Pontiac. I'm not sure how the louvers are attached. Anyway, I guess that depends on how much metal working experience you have. I'm an aircraft metal smith in the Navy and I could make louvers out of aluminum that look exactly like the stock ones and are functional. Of course, that's a lot of work for something like that. I would suggest cutting the hood out underneath the louvers(provided you don't cut out any structual material) with a cutting wheel and a straight grinder. Be sure to leave the areas where the louvers attach in tact. Then, modify the louver inserts by drilling in between the louvers and using a half round file to clean up any left-overs. As I said, I have no idea, how those things attach. I'm just guessing. Good luck!

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'89 Firebird Formula-
K&N Air Filter, Holley Throttle Body Air Foil, Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis Panhard Rod, Hotchkis Trailing Arms, Kenny Brown Subframe Connectors, GT Auto Assesories aero wing

 

Almost forgot to tell you. I opened the turbo style hood I have on my Formula by removing the insert and replacing it with a piece I made that has a hole in the center to which I attached a piece of aluminum screen. Looks nice.

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'89 Firebird Formula-
K&N Air Filter, Holley Throttle Body Air Foil, Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis Panhard Rod, Hotchkis Trailing Arms, Kenny Brown Subframe Connectors, GT Auto Assesories aero wing