06-18-2015, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Hood vents??
Hey guys. I'm looking at buying a 2015 SS. While browsing the internet, it looks like most of them have these vent looking things in the hood. What's it mean?
Is this part of the 2SS package, the RS package? Can it be got without a package? Does it do anything? |
06-18-2015, 09:39 PM | #2 |
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It comes on all Camaro SS's 2014+
A vent helps cool
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06-18-2015, 10:40 PM | #3 |
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Since all 2014-15 V8s have the vented hood and the V6s don't, I guess you could swap hoods.....
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06-18-2015, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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2014 ss have the hood vent. 2010-2013 has the mailbox slot.
Both have a v8.
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06-18-2015, 10:52 PM | #5 |
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it means you want one with those vents. if it doesnt have a vent you may be lacking a few cylinders.
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06-18-2015, 11:05 PM | #6 |
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It has functional purpose but it is also intended to separate the V8 from the V6 for 2014-15 model years.
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06-18-2015, 11:32 PM | #7 |
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06-18-2015, 11:48 PM | #8 |
On a slightly side note: does "mailbox slot" help (earlier models with V8) or it is just a decor feature? I think last one..
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06-19-2015, 03:17 AM | #9 |
Decor feature. It isn't a functional slot
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06-19-2015, 04:44 AM | #10 |
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Ok, thanks guys. I was wondering if it was like the black hood on a 1LE.
Hood vents just means it's an SS. Nothing else, got it. |
06-19-2015, 06:38 AM | #11 |
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Seriously? I suggest you Google "build my 2015 Camaro" and play around with adding options for LT/LS/SS models. You'll learn a lot.
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06-19-2015, 06:43 AM | #12 | |
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The vent helps evacuate heat and reduce lift at speed. The matte black reduces sun glare into a drivers eyes mainly for the track. |
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06-19-2015, 07:24 AM | #13 |
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A vent. Vent
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