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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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From: Morris, IL
Car: '91 t-top RS; '91 hrdtp Z28
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So which cowl hood should I get?

Alright guys, I have finally run out of hood clearance and have opted for a 3" glass cowl. After doing multiple searches, I have come to the conclusion they all suck as far as fit goes I was really looking at the harwood 3" as I like the way it conforms to the windshield. I looked at the one from cervani (I know I missed spelled it, it's the company that makes many mustang body parts), but I don't really like how the center of the cowl is rounded as opposed to edged like most cowls.
I would really like to go with the SS hood, but I don't think the 2" height is tall enough.
Unfortuantly I'm short on time as well (in the process of moving, need hood now), so I'll probably end up going with the harwood unless someone can point me in a better direction. Thank you in advance
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Car: 86 Iroc
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could fab up your own from your current hood. Thats what I'm gonna try to do. a 1 inch cowl following the hood lines (not thin like normal cowls)
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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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you could go that route, buy the scoop and put it onto your current hood. for aftermarket, i've heard bad things about harwood, but i've heard cervini is top notch. i think you can also get them from usbody.com and up22.com.
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada. (West Coast)
Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
Yeah a buddy of mine got a Ram air hood from cervini. It was part #114 I believe, damn nice looking hood, too bad he couldn't find something with those side vents tho.
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
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I like the low and sleek ones, like on maniacc's car (2" Glasstek)


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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada. (West Coast)
Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
I like the huge beefy ones, like this one from cervini

*the one my bud has

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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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From: Morris, IL
Car: '91 t-top RS; '91 hrdtp Z28
Engine: LO3;383tpi
Transmission: 700r4;very nice 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 zt posi, 3.70 auburn
I ended up going with part #115 3" cowl. Hopefully the fit is good. I'll let ya guys know what I think once it comes
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Car: 84 camaro Z28
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Axle/Gears: moser 9" with 411 posi
save yourself the fustration and money. DON'T GET THE HOOD FROM UP22.COM. they suck
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
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I agree with MetalliCamaroRS, if I still had my RS that's definitely the hood I would go for. And as Error404 has in his sig....sometimes less is more.
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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what kind of hood does that yellow car have??
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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does anybody have anything good to say about Harwood? I want thee hood but not if I keep hearing how bad they are!
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada. (West Coast)
Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
The Yellow Camaro is a hood from Cervini. Its Part #114. Cost of $399, It's fiberglass, with 3" ram I believe

http://www.cervinis.com/welcome.html

Go there and DL the Catalog, Scroll to the bottom, the hood is down there


This Pic was taken STRAIGHT OFF of the Cervini Catalog


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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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That hood reminds me of a bull's nostrils
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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that would look cool on a yellow camaro with brown flamed nose
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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From: Nanaimo, BC, Canada. (West Coast)
Car: 1988 Camaro IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt posi (non 1le)
I love it, I hope to buy it once I reach that stage in my car
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 02:38 AM
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Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
Engine: L98
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I have the harwood 4" hood and I am 100% pleased with it. I have to do some glass work to it now because it fell out of a storage shelf and the passengers corner seperated from the back. I thaught more was going to go bad with it but it help up pretty good for a 10 foot drop onto a corner. Fits nice and looks great IMO.
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