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Lee0123567 · 05-30-2012, 06:42 AM

Is the air intake different on the SS's with the ram air hood? If so, how?

CruznSS · 05-30-2012, 06:53 AM

Are you asking about after market hoods? Just trying to understand question.

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Lee0123567 · 05-30-2012, 06:55 AM

No, it's a stock SS hood that IS functional

CruznSS · 05-30-2012, 07:09 AM

Just realized, your talking about 4th gen SS. Better let someone chime in that knows more info.

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Lee0123567 · 05-30-2012, 07:23 AM

What's the MPD1?

CruznSS · 05-30-2012, 07:30 AM

Aftermarket hood. MPD1.com is site. Hood runs about $880. Designed to work with CAI intake box.

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demonspeed · 05-30-2012, 08:42 AM

I'm confused... was this posted in the general 5th gen SS forum and then moved to the 4th gen section?

If you're referring to the 4th gen SS, there is nothing different from a Z28 in the intake area. The SS scoop "bull horns" around to the underside leading edge of the hood with small openings into the under side of the air lid box. The WS6's were the only cars to receive a larger opening to the underside of the air lid box.

As someone who's had both a Z28 and SS in LS1 guise, my opinion is that the SS hood is more aesthetic rather than functional.

el ess X · 05-30-2012, 09:01 AM

There are seals on the rad support and on each side of the scoop opening under the hood to try and force air flow to the air filter opening,. SLP also installed a foam "rod" in the rear hood seal, exact reason for that isn't clear.

Unscientific tests have been used by owners and the ram air does indeed work on later model 4th gen Camaro SS's, but its pretty much what demonspeed said about being more for looks than function.

05-30-2012, 06:42 AM	#1
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	SS Hood Questions... Is the air intake different on the SS's with the ram air hood? If so, how? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

05-30-2012, 06:53 AM	#2
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,638 View My Garage	Are you asking about after market hoods? Just trying to understand question. CRUZN-SS VIA tapatalk __________________

05-30-2012, 06:55 AM	#3
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	No, it's a stock SS hood that IS functional __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

05-30-2012, 07:09 AM	#4
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,638 View My Garage	Just realized, your talking about 4th gen SS. Better let someone chime in that knows more info. CRUZN-SS VIA tapatalk __________________

05-30-2012, 07:23 AM	#5
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 427	What's the MPD1? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

05-30-2012, 07:30 AM	#6
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,638 View My Garage	Aftermarket hood. MPD1.com is site. Hood runs about $880. Designed to work with CAI intake box. CRUZN-SS VIA tapatalk __________________

05-30-2012, 08:42 AM	#7
demonspeed Drives: 2002 BRR SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,620	I'm confused... was this posted in the general 5th gen SS forum and then moved to the 4th gen section? If you're referring to the 4th gen SS, there is nothing different from a Z28 in the intake area. The SS scoop "bull horns" around to the underside leading edge of the hood with small openings into the under side of the air lid box. The WS6's were the only cars to receive a larger opening to the underside of the air lid box. As someone who's had both a Z28 and SS in LS1 guise, my opinion is that the SS hood is more aesthetic rather than functional. __________________ '05 GTO\|'02 SS\|'01 Z28\|'00 SS\|'93 GT\|'91 Z28\|'89 IROC-Z

05-30-2012, 09:01 AM	#8
el ess X Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 2,156	There are seals on the rad support and on each side of the scoop opening under the hood to try and force air flow to the air filter opening,. SLP also installed a foam "rod" in the rear hood seal, exact reason for that isn't clear. Unscientific tests have been used by owners and the ram air does indeed work on later model 4th gen Camaro SS's, but its pretty much what demonspeed said about being more for looks than function. __________________ My 2010 Camaro is a P.O.C. MODS- PLEASE STOP EDITING MY SIGNATURE. IT'S MY CAR AND I'LL DESCRIBE IT AS I SEE FIT. THE DESCRIPTION IS WITHIN THE RULES. THANK YOU.