Best aftermarket Camaro hood: Cowl vs. SS.....
11-24-2002, 12:25 AM
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Car: 91 RS Camaro
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
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SS hood or cowl ind. hood
Which hood in everyone's opinion looks better on a third gen. and which one gives the most to making more power?
11-24-2002, 11:35 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Update: Sold Camaro, now own a "91" Corvette.
Engine: Corvette L98 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
I like the Steel Cowl Induction Hood from www.goodmarkindustries.com because the underside of the hood has a round cut out to fit the air cleaner through. Also, I went to your website and noticed that you also wanted to use a Ram Air Box. You don't need a Ram Air Box if you're using a Cowl Hood because Cool air will be getting sucked in from the Base of the windshield or "Cowl Area" into your air cleaner.
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11-24-2002, 02:30 PM
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I'm gonna be different and say SS
11-24-2002, 03:12 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
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Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
Axle/Gears: 3.23 For Now
Another pic of my SS hood....you can't go wrong with the SS....looks great...in every direction!
11-24-2002, 04:16 PM
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Car: 84 camaro Z28
Engine: 434sbc
Transmission: powerglide
Axle/Gears: moser 9" with 411 posi
i really love my cowl hood. i don't mean to affend anyone but, in my personal opinion i think the ss scoop is to wide and they just don't look right on our cars. they don't look bad, i just like the cowl better. thats just my opinion.
11-24-2002, 06:01 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
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Originally posted by BikertrashDude
SS
but on an RS I think the Cowl would look better
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SS
but on an RS I think the Cowl would look better
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11-24-2002, 07:13 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
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Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
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I respect everyone's opinion about the SS or Cowl Hood.....Before I got my SS hood....I was thinkin about getting a Cowl Induction Hood. But....around here......either if it's a Camaro....a full size truck.....ALOT of people have cowl hoods on their vehicles. I wanted a hood that would definently stand out and make an impression on people when they see me driving down the road. I'm not saying that cowl hoods don't do the same...I'm just saying that alot of people run cowls around here....and I just wanted something different.....and still had a BAD *** look.....and...I'm prettty sure....the SS hood does it! But....both hoods look great on Camaro's!
11-24-2002, 10:08 PM
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Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.23
i'd say SS
does anyone have an SS hood on an 82-84 camaro? I think it would look cool with the sharper edges
does anyone have an SS hood on an 82-84 camaro? I think it would look cool with the sharper edges
11-24-2002, 10:19 PM
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the only cowl i like is the one with the rounded (not squared edges).. like that dood with the silver camaro and red stripes on this board. and anything more than a 2 inch rise looks stupid to me.
the only cowl i like is the one with the rounded (not squared edges).. like that dood with the silver camaro and red stripes on this board. and anything more than a 2 inch rise looks stupid to me.
11-24-2002, 10:21 PM
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Car: '91 Camaro RS
Engine: TBI 305... bah
Transmission: Slushbox 700r4
SS all the way. although, i'm afraid that the hood might be one of those instances where its almost too popular and everybody including their grandma has one. but i would still stick with the SS. i am... someday... maybe... hopefully....
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11-24-2002, 10:59 PM
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I would have to say, My vote goes for the traditional cowl hood, but the SS is damn good looking too.
11-25-2002, 12:20 AM
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Car: '91 vert RS, '82 Z28
Engine: TBI 305, TPI 350
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I like the SS mmore than the cowl, but the SS would look better if they molded it after the factory one on 2002 SS camaros, I dont like the way it widens at the back of the hood and how its too narrow of an opening at the front.
11-25-2002, 05:17 AM
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Car: 91 RS Camaro
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Man I am impressed with all these but I still don't know. I still have a little time before tax season so thanks for all the input. I agree with the rounded edges and no more than 2" rise on the cowl, but I also agree that everyone around here has the cowl hood. Still on the fence. That is why I need to get that photoshop and put both on the car to see which looks better. 
03-02-2004, 01:06 AM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
i'm a little partial to a cowl hood.....wanna know why?
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03-25-2004, 01:03 PM
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I'd have to say I like the cowl better b/c it actually is very funtional. Where the SS scoop sits on the hood is actually a low pressure area. On the other hand both the cowl area and the front of the hood (4th gen firebird ram air) are both high pressure areas. If you want air entering the engine more effectively, use phisics to your benifit.
Plus I think that a (max) 2" cowl hood looks sweet
Plus I think that a (max) 2" cowl hood looks sweet
03-25-2004, 03:32 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7 G92
Engine: L98 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi G80
I know that this is not cowl or SS, but I liked it better than both. I think I am one of like 4 people on the forum that have this hood. Doesn't seem very popular...
03-25-2004, 08:54 PM
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I like both styles,mine is a 5" cowl. but it would be even better if you could get the SS style in a 4" or 5" version.