xpndbl3

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hold jacked up car batman....reminds me of one of the old school gasser cars

c-u-later

no motor or tranny in it.

Outlaw87

I would have to go with the Cowl although both look great, I also like the Iroc turbo hood.

anti_import

would the ss hood have enough room to have an air cleaner under it, like the cowl hood? i need clearence for an air cleaner and i was wondering if it has the functionality of the cowl.

DanS

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Are there different manufacturers of the SS hood? I've seen them with & without air openings up by the windshield? Any idea who makes each?

Also, anybody have one of these hoods? Looks sweet.
http://www.johnmillerfiberglass.com/

88Camaro350

The Cervini 3'' cowl fits perfect. I didn't have to do anything to make it fit right like people have to do with harwoods and such.

It is a great hood and look good.

boomaceboom

SS looks like import overkill, the cowl hood looks a lot smoother and sophisticated. Both are good for power, but if you have the SS set-up for a ram-air system, that would be better. don't have fake intakes on anything.

Red92TA

Isn't there a Ram Air hood out there as well? If performance is the key, thats is what you need. Thats the only reason why WS-6's where faster in the quarter than the SS's. I do like the stinger hood also. I know my camaro would like any of the hoods better than the stock one thats on it now!!!

CaysE

If it's a Cervini cowl, that has my vote. But if it's not a Cervini, I'll take an SS hood any day.

fbody85

yeah i agree, i have a 4'' cowl hood on my car, and i always see more of the SS hoods on third gens then any cowl hoods in my town, i think it just doesnt fit the car right, it wasnt fit for the body line, it doesnt look terrible i just prefer the smooth cowl not knowing if theres a big block, supercharger, or v6 under it

c-u-later

heres mine now!

ajbutowicz

Cervinis ram air... Different, but in a great way. Check out 1fastz28's car.

Red WS6 Ram Air

Im gonna b different and say this cowl induction hood.

Knyghtmare

I like the SS hood, but I cant stand the big "V" look... it looks so crapy, even on the 97 SS. They changed it for a reason. It needs to follow the 98+ SS and curve back in...

RachaelRider16

I'm a fan of anything with a bowtie(or an arrowhead) that can make a Honda Civic wish it was still in Japan. I really like the 4th gen Ram Air hoods for our cars, but I guess if I had to pick one it would be the cowl. The smoothness is unsurpassable (if that's a word!).

Spectre

The Joeblong hood is the only cowl that follows the thirdgen's
lines.. tho it does look a bit bulky.

The SS hood looks great obviously.

PDye

I think the SS is pretty cool, but I am kind of partial to mine...

nick418

i like the SS hood, look at Kandieds and 84Customs:hail:

jigglypuff_78

This is my personal favorite.

Mainly because it's different.
everybody has a cowl, or "SS" hood.

87tpi

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I'm not sure if they make them for camaro but I like my super duty hood.

123jon321

S#$% I had no idea the scoop on that thing that thing was that freakin big. Finally someone has picks of one for everyone to see. The front isn't open at all? That's wierd, I thought it was just supposed to be a SS hood for 'birds. Do you plan on opening it or leaving it that way?

87tpi

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I plan on sticking in an aluminum grill.It has one in the picture for their website but didn't have one when I got it.

RachaelRider16

Hey 87TPI, that box you made for your car was awesome. Was it difficult to make? I think it's a cool idea, because it looks so flush. I bet that thing does pound.

87tpi

iTrader: (5)

I actually had it made.It's fiberglass.It would have been more flush but the magnets on my subs are so big they had to raise it alittle.I can set off alarms from about 30 feet away just driving down the street,it's awsome.

nick418

yea i like your hood 87tpi i think it looks really good

jrg77

Does anybody have a picture of an SS hood from the side?

Jason

RachaelRider16

87TPI, it's me again. I can't get over that box man. I was wondering, where did you get it built and how much was it? Maybe one day I can get that in my car. Also, did you make the little cover that folds over them or what? 'Cause that's a really cool idea. Thanks man, and keep that T/A lookin' good!

racerc

i would have to say i like the jongbloed cowl the best esp for the carb tbi cars as bottom is still flat with airfilter hole cut for real cold air setup

87tpi

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It cost me 550 to have built.The cover just lifts off.It's nice because I could still put things in the back.I had it done in carson city,nv.

87tpi

iTrader: (5)

It's a little higher than the ss but here it is.

jrg77

Thanks,

So in profile they look the same. The difference is how they look from the front... I still have to choose.

87tpi

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Yeah mine is a 4 inch cowl and I believe the ss is a 2.

jrg77

Unless your engine is carbed or TBI There isn't much performance to be gained from either.

Now if the EFI solutions could be turned around a cowl hood might be worth investigating.

I suppose running ducting to the rear would subject the aair its carrying to too much heat. Even trying to make the SS hood work would take some hairpin gymnastics that would kill flow and velocity.

A 2" cowl hood to cover an HSR with a pair of NACA ducts at the front corners sounds like the best approach to me.

Jason

RachaelRider16

87TPI, man I hate to keep bothering you about it but I just have one more question about that awesome-looking sound system. What's the name of the company that built it? I mean will they ship one to me or would I need to drive up there to get it done? Thanks a lot man. By the way, super duty was definetly the way to go.

87tpi

iTrader: (5)

Well the name of the place is Exotic car audio,but it's in Carson city Nevada.Any audio shop that is able to build fiberglass boxes would be able to make it.They had my car for a little over a dayto form it so I don't know about shipping it.You're in Alabama right?

RachaelRider16

Yeah, hmmm... I guess I'll ask around and see if somebody down here can build it for me. I guess it would be kinda tough for them to custom fit a box if I can't bring the car in for them to use. I guess it's worth a shot to ask anyway, right?

about2break1128

might be asking a dumb question...but is the SS hood functional?...or do u have to cut it?

V8 Slayer

I Prefer Cowl Induction...


Always been a big fan of all aftermarket hoods for F-Bodys but still have my favorite
4 Inch Cowl

midnightsun13

gasgzlr i love your hood i saw it on another z i think it was 383z's and its killer where did you get it?

DanTheMan_smlk

they are both damn cheesy in my opinion, i choose iroc

but i guess SS is better than the box...i mean cowl induction hood

i just like the stock look, no offense

musicmanz28

I think that the 82-90 camaro's look better with the ss. but...91-92 z28's with the sero spoiler look better with the cowl. and thst my opinion!!

DanTheMan_smlk

yeah, i see what yer sayng, i guess cowl can be nice sometimes

DanS

iTrader: (1)

Hey racerc, or anyone with the jongbloed hood, could you post a picture of it from the side? Thanks.

cooltc2004

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I vote 2" cowl, it looks great on the 3rd gen.

irocdan

i want the ss hood but are any of them functional?for the ram air?

92rs85berlintta

iTrader: (1)

SS

c-u-later

I vote for 5" cowl

92rs85berlintta

iTrader: (1)

5'' cowl must leave a hell of a blind spot tho.

Charlie's87

Anyone like the Cervini's hood?

https://www.cervinis.com/shop/closeup.asp?part=114

Rick King

1968 camaro ss hood or 4inch crowl