Leno style hoods being sold on ebay.. - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Buffnshine · 07-21-2011, 12:34 PM

I am interested too here in So Cal as well

Aequitas & Veritas · 07-21-2011, 12:57 PM

I'll send you the same PM Buffnshine more people to see the quality won't hurt. You guys will just have to share with the rest of the forum what you find out

Angrybird 12 · 07-21-2011, 01:03 PM

Hmmm they described it as a Functional RAM AIR INTAKE hood. In no way is that a Ram Air Intake hood. It is a heat extractor hood. Wonder why they couldn't describe it correctly?
I just sent them a question through E-Bay about it.

Aequitas & Veritas · 07-21-2011, 01:08 PM

No idea that's why I was pretty suprised when they email'd me back. We just have to wait and see what's what.

Angrybird 12 · 07-21-2011, 07:21 PM

Well I got a reply, they said it is a copy of the Jay Leno hood, and the air intakes were functional. Now correct me if I am wrong, weren't the openings in the Jay Leno hood for heat extraction and not air intake? If so they don't know what they are talking about. I am going to do more research. More to come....

Ok here is what I discovered about the actual Jay Leno Camaro....

Quote:

The Jay Leno Camaro
Powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6L direct injected V-6 that is standard in Camaro LS and LT models, Leno’s Camaro blends high performance with surprising efficiency in a racing-ready package. A pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers blows through a custom air-to-air intercooler, force-feeding the engine about seven pounds of boost and lifting its horsepower level to about 425. That’s about 40 percent greater than stock and in normal driving (when the turbochargers aren’t making boost), there’s virtually no penalty in fuel economy over the non-turbocharged 3.6L engine.
“Jay’s Camaro offers style, performance and efficiency in a big way,” said Dewar. “It delivers the power of a Camaro SS on demand, but with the fuel economy of a V-6.”
Supporting upgrades for the turbo system include a larger-capacity Be-Kool radiator and a custom exhaust system, as well as a Centerforce-supplied clutch and pressure plate for the six-speed manual transmission. The tubing for the turbo system is powder-coated blue. The powertrain was designed to deliver consistent, controllable power for both the street and race track. In fact, road racing was a primary mission for the car during its development.
Additional vehicle also support its racing intent:

Brembo six-piston brake package

Pedders coil-over lowering kit

New front fascia with custom fog lamps and integral brake cooling vents

[BOLD]Air extractor-style hood[/BOLD]

The exterior styling of Leno’s car is the most radical of all the Camaro concepts at SEMA. The front fascia and hood are one-off creations, as are the unique upper and lower grilles and the ground effects package (including a rear diffuser). The heritage-inspired vent styling in front of the rear wheels has been replaced with functional brake cooling ducts.

Aequitas & Veritas · 07-22-2011, 07:42 PM

I sent Demon and Buffnshine the details about the shop. Hopefully one of them will have more info for us to see what's up.

slick rick · 07-26-2011, 05:36 PM

GreenMonster · 07-26-2011, 06:42 PM

pass that popcorn lol

camaro4mybday · 07-26-2011, 07:37 PM

After seeing transformers 3 I want that hood, I saw the Leno car in person and it's stunning. I really hope this pans out I was thinking of the seibon. I just don't like the price.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-27-2011, 01:56 PM

Very cool, really don't want to use hood pins though.

Rockin the BlueSS · 07-27-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

I'll send you the same PM Buffnshine more people to see the quality won't hurt. You guys will just have to share with the rest of the forum what you find out

can i get their info as well? my dad lives very close to them and i visit him often... maybe i can get there one day

Angrybird 12 · 07-27-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Very cool, really don't want to use hood pins though.

All the talk about having to have a professional body shop having to fit it by adding or cutting the hood and having to use hood pins to hold it on makes me question the quality. For the price they ask it should fit perfectly and not need hood pins.

Aequitas & Veritas · 07-27-2011, 05:06 PM

Sent you the pm too Rockin.

It's all up in the air. Plus ACS hasn't posted info yet either. The only company to have a good hood in this style so far is the Seibon one, and I don't like the carbon look so I'd have mine painted, so I only really need a FRP one to paint it. If this doesn't pan out I'll just end up going to ACS when they price theirs

Rockin the BlueSS · 07-27-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

Sent you the pm too Rockin.

replied

and it is way close, i should be able to stop by tomorrow...

07-21-2011, 12:34 PM	#15
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	I am interested too here in So Cal as well __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

07-21-2011, 01:03 PM	#17
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Hmmm they described it as a Functional RAM AIR INTAKE hood. In no way is that a Ram Air Intake hood. It is a heat extractor hood. Wonder why they couldn't describe it correctly? I just sent them a question through E-Bay about it. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-26-2011, 05:36 PM	#21
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	__________________

07-26-2011, 06:42 PM	#22
GreenMonster Its all about the U Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,671	pass that popcorn lol __________________ C5.SFC5//FacebookSFC5\\SFC5.TK

07-27-2011, 01:56 PM	#24
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Very cool, really don't want to use hood pins though. __________________ [B]

07-21-2011, 12:57 PM	#16
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	I'll send you the same PM Buffnshine more people to see the quality won't hurt. You guys will just have to share with the rest of the forum what you find out

07-21-2011, 01:08 PM	#18
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	No idea that's why I was pretty suprised when they email'd me back. We just have to wait and see what's what.

07-22-2011, 07:42 PM	#20
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	I sent Demon and Buffnshine the details about the shop. Hopefully one of them will have more info for us to see what's up.

07-26-2011, 07:37 PM	#23
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	After seeing transformers 3 I want that hood, I saw the Leno car in person and it's stunning. I really hope this pans out I was thinking of the seibon. I just don't like the price.

07-27-2011, 05:06 PM	#27
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Sent you the pm too Rockin. It's all up in the air. Plus ACS hasn't posted info yet either. The only company to have a good hood in this style so far is the Seibon one, and I don't like the carbon look so I'd have mine painted, so I only really need a FRP one to paint it. If this doesn't pan out I'll just end up going to ACS when they price theirs

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
CAMARO WIKI	Tran	Wiki	66	04-22-2024 11:41 AM
GOOD NEWS: Camaro smashes sales forecasts.	FenwickHockey65	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	79	06-11-2009 12:34 AM
Sold Orders Not Sold to Original Buyer	RPO_Z28	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	26	05-24-2009 02:37 PM
Big Retail Puts eBay and Amazon Sellers in Their Cross hairs	manimsoblack	Off-topic Discussions	4	03-18-2009 09:37 PM
Jay Leno sued over sale of roadster in 'sham' auction	Wm Holden	Off-topic Discussions	4	10-17-2008 02:36 PM