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Mar 17, 2002 | 09:30 AM

britered86transam

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powerbuldge hood

does any one have any pics of an 86-89 TA with the powerbuldge hood>?

Mar 17, 2002 | 11:19 AM

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YEP!

Herer you go!

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Mar 17, 2002 | 11:28 AM

Tonyrodz

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Here's another.

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Mar 17, 2002 | 11:55 AM

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From: In a mint Third Gen!

Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top

Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection

Transmission: 700R4 Auto

Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27

That hood was on 82-84 TA's and 87-92 Formula's, some being funtional and some not.

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Mar 17, 2002 | 12:21 PM

Tonyrodz

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That one was on my 89 Formula--I don't really care for the T/A hoods--so I put it on. I like it!

But I'm getting me a turbo glass hood--and I MIGHT want to sell this one.

Mar 18, 2002 | 12:21 PM

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tony if you do end up selling it, how much you think you would want for it

Mar 18, 2002 | 02:29 PM

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Here is my car. My powerbulge hood is functional(only available on the '82-'84 TA's) My car is an '83 TA with '88 gfx. The car is for sale...but I may be parting it out. Make me an offer on the hood.

James

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Mar 18, 2002 | 06:33 PM

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jims i dont really know what they are worth, what woudl you ask for it, or offer if you where me

Mar 18, 2002 | 06:37 PM

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one more thing, what is the difference between a "functional" and "non-functional" power buldge hood?

Mar 19, 2002 | 10:44 AM

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Car: 1983 25th Anny Daytona 500 T/A

Engine: Stock...inoperative... 305

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Originally posted by britered86transam
one more thing, what is the difference between a "functional" and "non-functional" power buldge hood?

The non-functional hood just has the offset blister and the end of it facing the driver has a block-off plate. The air cleaner has a solid lid.
The functional hood has a solenoid and flapper at the aft end of the blister. When all requirements are met (computer stuff - warm engine, WOT, etc) the computer sends a signal to the solenoid and it opens the flapper valve allowing fresh air to enter the blister. The air cleaner has a hole in it for the fresh air to enter so the engine gets a shot of cool air.

Rob

Mar 19, 2002 | 12:19 PM

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Car: 89 Formula Firebird

Engine: 305 - Demon 525

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Well its not a TA but I have to post it anyway

Any body know where you can get that motor that opens and closes the vent. Those things are cool as hell. My Bro had one one his 81Z28 that worked, well untill he put on a 4" cowl.

Mar 19, 2002 | 02:21 PM

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From: Hamilton, NJ

Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander

Engine: 305 TBI, LS6, 4.7 V-8

Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw

Redbird ...

I have the whole setup... Air Cleaner Lid, motor, vaccuume lines and all ... I just could never get it to work properly. I just jammed the motor open with a small piece of rubber hose. I now Run an Open Air, so you can have the setup if you want it ... what are they worth???

Let me kno ...

KZad

Mar 20, 2002 | 07:11 AM

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Car: 1983 25th Anny Daytona 500 T/A

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Well its not a TA but I have to post it anyway Any body know where you can get that motor that opens and closes the vent. Those things are cool as hell. My Bro had one one his 81Z28 that worked, well untill he put on a 4" cowl.

I'm going to get rid of the solenoid and replace it with a small power door lock motor. It'll be switch ativated thru a relay so I can open the ram air flapper whenever *I* want it open (and not have to wait for the computer to open it for me). I've got all the parts for this project, just gotta find the time to install everything.
Rob