A hood for a firebird, need help

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May 4, 2001 | 09:53 AM

88firebirdTBI

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A hood for a firebird, need help

I have the stock hood for a 88 firebird. It has the hood scoop, and i was wondering can you put screen in the opening to let warm air out, yet block water from getting in. I have seen a couple of guys around my area do it yet i am not sure if it blocks water. any suggestions

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May 4, 2001 | 11:55 AM

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May 4, 2001 | 03:43 PM

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If you are talking about the hood with the scoop going up hte driver's side than yes you can get a honeycomb screen (like i have on my Formula)out of a 82-84 H.O. or CFI T/A to let the hot air out,those cars had functional cowl induction-(i used to own a 83 305 Cross-fire T/A) and the screen will bolt right in,just take the 4 bolts holding the grey plate off of yours and put the 4 bolts back in with the screen.
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.

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May 7, 2001 | 01:22 PM

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When I had that hood, I just took the plate out and left it open. Never had a problem. You can pull the hood insulation out at the same time to keep it from falling into the opening.

Nov 23, 2001 | 02:37 PM

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If you are talking about the hood with the scoop going up hte driver's side than yes you can get a honeycomb screen (like i have on my Formula)out of a 82-84 H.O. or CFI T/A to let the hot air out,those cars had functional cowl induction-(i used to own a 83 305 Cross-fire T/A) and the screen will bolt right in,just take the 4 bolts holding the grey plate off of yours and put the 4 bolts back in with the screen.
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.

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Will the same thing work with tpi? I don't see why it wouldn't.

Nov 23, 2001 | 02:49 PM

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I know some one who just cut the whole thing out. I looked at my car and it will just unbolt but.. he never had a problem with water getting in there. I mean I'm sure it does, it has to. As far as does that make a difference I dont think so.

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