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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 12:26 PM
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Ram Air II hood

Hey Sonar_un
noticed you had a Ram Air II hood on a camaro everywhere i've seen them they have only had them for birds was it hard to do or did it fit

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 12:59 PM
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Well, the ones that you have seen are most likely from GT Auto, they make the firebird ones. But before GT Auto had them, a company called US Body made them. I bought the heavy duty version from there. It fit well. Unfortunately, it was cracked from shipping, and it had warps in it due to the fiberglass process they went though. The edges were also unfinished. It cost me major $$$$ to get it done. But it looks pretty good I say.

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 02:35 PM
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yeah thats where i saw it does USBody have a website or so you know any other companys that make
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 03:07 PM
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usbody.com, I think GT Auto may have one in the works.

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Ram Air II Hood
Centerline Champ 500 Rims
Edelbrock Open Element
MacEwen White Faced Guages

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 06:00 PM
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It looks great. Did you cut the scoops to make it functional?

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 06:34 PM
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Yeah, I had to get the holes cut out. Everyone that talked to me said not to do it. but I said screw them, and had them cut out anyway. Its the first thing everyone asks me when they see the hood.

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1989 305 tbi Camaro RS Red/Red
Ram Air II Hood
Centerline Champ 500 Rims
Edelbrock Open Element
MacEwen White Faced Guages

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:24 PM
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What are you using for a screen to keep out debris? Do you think it would be very hard to make functional on a TPI? It looks like there is a lot of room for a custom cold air intake. I really like that hood. I looked at your website. Nice job. I like those white guages too.

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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:40 PM
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Yeah, that hood looks awesome!
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:59 PM
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Here is a picture of the guards that I use to keep debris out.

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The body guy that worked on the hood got them from a mustang. Pretty sure its the side vent for the newer mustangs.

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1989 305 tbi Camaro RS Red/Red
Ram Air II Hood
Centerline Champ 500 Rims
Edelbrock Open Element
MacEwen White Faced Guages

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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 09:13 AM
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You can get the inserts from the Pontiac dealer as well, for about $14 each.

Steve

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