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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 12:25 AM
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HELP!!! Can't decide on Hood??????

I finally have the money to get my new hood, but now I cant decide on which one to get. My choices are the ASCD Big Block and SS hood. I am about to get the car repainted RED and concerned with how the Big Block will look. Any comments are greatly appreciated!

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 05:16 PM
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both are awesome hoods. I had the same problem, but I decided I'm gonna go with the SS hood for one reason (also the reason for the big price difference) it comes set up to work as an air scoop, the big block you have to cut up the front to get the scoop effect, otherwise it's just a cowl with a fancy front
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 07:35 PM
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Personally I like the looks of the SS hood.
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 07:36 PM
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That wouldn't exactly jive with your nick, though, would it?
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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 08:57 PM
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Thanks guys, I too am kinda leaning toward the SS hood, but a lot of Camaros in town already have them. Plus the big block looks maybe a little too aggressive for my ride since I am going for the sleek street look.

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 09:21 PM
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Go with the bib block hood. That's what I got. I love all the compliments that I get all the time. Trust me you will be very happy with it. But I do wish that it had functional ram air.

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Old Apr 23, 2001 | 09:23 PM
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I'd go with the SS hood......

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:26 AM
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I like both, but I like the SS hood better.

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 08:54 AM
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when i get a new hood im prob going to get the ss hood

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 12:49 PM
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IROC hood.
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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 12:52 PM
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I like the Ram Air hood that ASCD has.

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Old Apr 24, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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I have the same exact problem, but i think i will get a functional big block hood, they are really mean looking.

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