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american v8 · 08-27-2011, 03:07 AM

Does anybody know if removing the small plastic liner in the stock ss hood slit, if this can be used as a semi functioning hood scoop?

v6sonoma · 08-27-2011, 03:10 AM

Nope. It's part of the bumper and the radiator resides behind it.

Nightfall · 08-27-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Nope. It's part of the bumper and the radiator resides behind it.

Can't you just cut it out and maybe put a mesh screen behind it? I think thats what he is asking. I know you can pop out the plastic peice cause thats how you get the "Knight Rider" mod from ACC installed. So its not possible to cut out the space?

Oldtimer426 · 08-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Not a good idea.

hypurone · 08-27-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

Can't you just cut it out and maybe put a mesh screen behind it? I think thats what he is asking. I know you can pop out the plastic peice cause thats how you get the "Knight Rider" mod from ACC installed. So its not possible to cut out the space?

Well, yes but there is radiator support material behind it blocking all useful airflow so it ain't gonna help much....

LimaCharlie · 08-27-2011, 12:00 PM

Just leave it alone. I never really understood why GM put a fake air intake slot on the SS. People who know nothing about Camaros ask about the slot all the time. When I tell them it's fake they give me a strange look.

Nightfall · 08-27-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Well, yes but there is radiator support material behind it blocking all useful airflow so it ain't gonna help much....

So how much heavy mods does one have to make to make it "work"?

FL1CK · 08-27-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

Just leave it alone. I never really understood why GM put a fake air intake slot on the SS. People who know nothing about Camaros ask about the slot all the time. When I tell them it's fake they give me a strange look.

That's when you point out the fake ones on a mustang... I know some of them had 4 fake slots... 2 on the hood and 2 on the rear quarter.

Unrestricted · 08-27-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Rage

That's when you point out the fake ones on a mustang... I know some of them had 4 fake slots... 2 on the hood and 2 on the rear quarter.

american v8 · 08-27-2011, 12:51 PM

good way to respond to that look, thanks

The Stig · 08-27-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

So how much heavy mods does one have to make to make it "work"?

You would have to relocate the hood latch (or switch to hood pins). Then you'd also have to remake the radiator supports so that air could go through the gap without being blocked.

Nightfall · 08-27-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

You would have to relocate the hood latch (or switch to hood pins). Then you'd also have to remake the radiator supports so that air could go through the gap without being blocked.

OUCH alot of heavy mods then lol thought it be alot simpler alwell

KnuckleBuster · 08-27-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Rage

That's when you point out the fake ones on a mustang... I know some of them had 4 fake slots... 2 on the hood and 2 on the rear quarter.

Not always true. Some were functional. This is from a 1972 brochure.
(And I can verify it, because I owned a new '72 Mach 1)

Obzen · 08-27-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KnuckleBuster

Not always true. Some were functional. This is from a 1972 brochure.
(And I can verify it, because I owned a new '72 Mach 1)

I believe he's referring to modern mustangs.

08-27-2011, 03:07 AM	#1
american v8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: half moon bay Posts: 25	camaro ss stock hood slit / slot Does anybody know if removing the small plastic liner in the stock ss hood slit, if this can be used as a semi functioning hood scoop?

08-27-2011, 03:10 AM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Nope. It's part of the bumper and the radiator resides behind it. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

08-27-2011, 08:19 AM	#4
Oldtimer426 U.S. Army Retired 20 year Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arlee, MT. Posts: 234 View My Garage	Not a good idea. __________________ Custom Grill GM, Custom Exhaust GM, Foose wheels legend 20", Blue footwell LED bothsides, and truck LEDs, window tints 20% rear 18% sides, custom pinstriping red color sides and rear skip shift eliminator, mailbox and side grill stainless steal inserts. 20 Years Military Service Army.

08-27-2011, 12:00 PM	#6
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Just leave it alone. I never really understood why GM put a fake air intake slot on the SS. People who know nothing about Camaros ask about the slot all the time. When I tell them it's fake they give me a strange look. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

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american v8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: half moon bay Posts: 25	good way to respond to that look, thanks