Ram Air Hoods
#12
You are wrong, stock SS hoods are fiberglass from SLP:
http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...a00205148.html
The SLP SS hood scoop is not as functional as the Ultra Z design.
http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...a00205148.html
The SLP SS hood scoop is not as functional as the Ultra Z design.
96-02 stock SS hoods are steel, have to prove you own a true SS to order one from GM. Aftermarket SS "style" hoods are fiberglass and if you get one from a reputable company you won't have to worry about the main problem with aftermarket hoods which is fitment. If preped and shot right, a paintjob on a fiberglass hood will last a long time. I don't have a problem with a SS "style" hood on a V6, just don't badge it as a SS.
#13
Wow, all great replies. I never thought I was going to get +100 hp or any thing like that. I'm to the understanding that the best you will get is 10 to 15 hp and better gas mileage because the car is running leaner.
I just found a standard hood at a for $175 so I will probable get that. If I can find an SS hood, that would be great. (Please note, I don't plan on badgeing it.)
I just found a standard hood at a for $175 so I will probable get that. If I can find an SS hood, that would be great. (Please note, I don't plan on badgeing it.)
#15
96-02 stock SS hoods are steel, have to prove you own a true SS to order one from GM. Aftermarket SS "style" hoods are fiberglass and if you get one from a reputable company you won't have to worry about the main problem with aftermarket hoods which is fitment. If preped and shot right, a paintjob on a fiberglass hood will last a long time. I don't have a problem with a SS "style" hood on a V6, just don't badge it as a SS.
#20
I know the one my 2000 had was steel because you could see the welds on the underside, and where the hood props where out on the side had wore off the paint so you could see the metal.
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