Ram air hood on a 1985 trans am

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Mar 14, 2011 | 10:59 PM

potterc32

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From: Central Ks

Car: 1985 Pontiac Firebird S/E

Engine: 350, .5 lift cam, Holly 650

Transmission: Monster Transmission 700R4-2K stall

Axle/Gears: 4th gen 10 bolt, 3.42

Ram air hood on a 1985 trans am

I have been planning on buying a ram air hood for my third gen, and just the other day a car backed into mine and destroyed the hood and front bumper.... So I figure this would be a great time for such a modification. The problem is, i can't seem to decide where to buy the hood from.

Has anybody purchased on of these ram air hoods for a thirdgen and been more than happy with it? Has anyone been disappointed with one? Please give me your opinions, I do NOT want to end up with a crappy hood!!

will post pics when completed! Thanks!

Mar 15, 2011 | 10:09 PM

firehawk1988

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From: wv

Car: Firebird Formula(1988 changed to 91

Engine: 355 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.73(needs changed)

Re: Ram air hood on a 1985 trans am

Hawks would be your best bet for a Ram air hood. I personally like the 1st version(93-97 design) on the Ram Air hoods.

I plan on experimenting with making my first fiberglass hood this summer since I have experience in fiberglass molding and part making for Air strippers in that industry.

If your insurance will cut you a decent check, you can get a new fiberglass hood to replace the factory hood that was destroyed. Thats what i would do if mine was damaged.