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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Car: '89 5spd GTA
Engine: 305(LB9) TPI
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Hood suggestions

Possibly looking for a new hood. Not sure which style I like best on the GTA's, I did see one that was similar to a new SS hood on a T/A somewhere. Please posts some pics of different styles.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Stock. Nothing else looks right on firebirds with ground effects. On formulas, the Ram Air I hood looks nice, but on cars with ground effects, it looks cheesy.

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Some look nice with a cowl hood.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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powerbulge
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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got any pics of the power bulge?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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yeah the powerpulge would look cool. Let me know if you need one
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim85IROC
Stock. Nothing else looks right on firebirds with ground effects. On formulas, the Ram Air I hood looks nice, but on cars with ground effects, it looks cheesy.

I think not
Attached Thumbnails Hood suggestions-spring-break-trip-2006  

Last edited by 3.1EyeCandy; Mar 30, 2006 at 04:29 PM. Reason: picture didn't show up
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Ram Air 2 Hood
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto-detailing-appearance/294931-wash-wax-some-pics.html
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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power bulge it is. That looks awesome on the black TA
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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my vote goes for the ram air
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