ZL-1 vs SS hood - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

carman · 02-19-2011, 11:40 AM

Is the ZL-1 hood basically the same as the SS but with louvered inserts or does it have a higher profile as well?

Thanks

*radz28* · 02-19-2011, 01:39 PM

The profile looks different. Also - the press release says it's raised. Additionally - the CF insert will obviously be different

MrDew · 02-19-2011, 02:18 PM

The hood is made of aluminum... is this the case for the SS as well?

IamJacksCamaro · 02-21-2011, 12:16 AM

All hoods are aluminum.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-21-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

The profile looks different. Also - the press release says it's raised. Additionally - the CF insert will obviously be different

The cowl is definitely raised towards the front of the hood. I can't tell if it is towards the rear...There's the Carbon Fiber Heat-Extractor insert, and I think.....and only thinks since I can't find a good picture....that the flanges where the 'bottom' of the hood meets the 'top' are different from the SS/LT/LS models...

LostInMoscow · 02-21-2011, 04:40 AM

I like the looks of the SS hood infinitely better than the ZL1 hood, but considering what's under the hood of both and the functionality of why the ZL1 hood looks the way it does, I think I could learn to like the ZL1 hood.

DoggyB22 · 02-21-2011, 04:57 AM

I like both hoods... But I just HATE the vent on the SS. Was so happy to see they got rid of that on the ZL1

KarFan · 02-21-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoggyB22

I like both hoods... But I just HATE the vent on the SS. Was so happy to see they got rid of that on the ZL1

I agree.

John Deere Boy · 02-26-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoggyB22

I like both hoods... But I just HATE the vent on the SS. Was so happy to see they got rid of that on the ZL1

http://www.lmperformance.com/53904/119.html

CamaroMiami · 02-26-2011, 09:40 AM

I like both hoods also but I was wondering where would the water go in the ZL1 extractor hood in a heavy rain storm (drainage).

It will be my daily driver and I never owned an extractor hood.

Oh and by the way, I never did mine the mail slot in the SS because it was easy to recognize the difference between the V8 and V6 from a distance.

Therefore, there should be three different front bumper designs, V6, V8 and the ZL1. Just wishful thinking on my part.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-27-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroMiami

I like both hoods also but I was wondering where would the water go in the ZL1 extractor hood in a heavy rain storm (drainage).

It will be my daily driver and I never owned an extractor hood.

Down.

The water will drain down out the bottom of the engine bay. It won't hurt anything.

CamaroMiami · 02-28-2011, 01:47 AM

Thanks Dragoneye for the reply

The down answer is amusing.
I have got to look at this hood a lot closer.
I want it to extract the heat but dang, I don't want it to act as cups either.

helmincamaro · 02-28-2011, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroMiami

Thanks Dragoneye for the reply

The down answer is amusing.
I have got to look at this hood a lot closer.
I want it to extract the heat but dang, I don't want it to act as cups either.

well, if some day your car overheats..... don't have to go far to get more water for the radiator

CamaroMiami · 02-28-2011, 12:32 PM

This site (Long - Live - Camaro5.com

) is the best, you guys say some amusing stuff.

This hood will be my first inspection/examination on the ZL1

Excuse my anxious and infatuation with this hood. It' s that aflutter like when a guy will know a girl for the first time.

02-19-2011, 11:40 AM	#1
carman Drives: '87 IROC Z, '91 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 15	ZL-1 vs SS hood Is the ZL-1 hood basically the same as the SS but with louvered inserts or does it have a higher profile as well? Thanks

02-19-2011, 01:39 PM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,788 View My Garage	The profile looks different. Also - the press release says it's raised. Additionally - the CF insert will obviously be different __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

02-21-2011, 04:40 AM	#6
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	I like the looks of the SS hood infinitely better than the ZL1 hood, but considering what's under the hood of both and the functionality of why the ZL1 hood looks the way it does, I think I could learn to like the ZL1 hood. __________________

02-21-2011, 04:57 AM	#7
DoggyB22 Drives: 2001 Camaro Z28, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 247	I like both hoods... But I just HATE the vent on the SS. Was so happy to see they got rid of that on the ZL1 __________________ 01' Camaro Z28 H/C/I & a 200 shot 450 rwhp & 420 lbtq NA. TBD on spray 16' Camaro SS LME 416, cammed, high ram intake, ported LT1 heads, stalled. 600 rwhp 550 lbtq

02-28-2011, 12:32 PM	#14
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	This site (Long - Live - Camaro5.com) is the best, you guys say some amusing stuff. This hood will be my first inspection/examination on the ZL1 Excuse my anxious and infatuation with this hood. It' s that aflutter like when a guy will know a girl for the first time.

02-19-2011, 02:18 PM	#3
MrDew Drives: 2012 ZL1 #165 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Switzerland (no longer Houston, TX) :-( Posts: 479 View My Garage	The hood is made of aluminum... is this the case for the SS as well?

02-21-2011, 12:16 AM	#4
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	All hoods are aluminum.

02-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#10
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	I like both hoods also but I was wondering where would the water go in the ZL1 extractor hood in a heavy rain storm (drainage). It will be my daily driver and I never owned an extractor hood. Oh and by the way, I never did mine the mail slot in the SS because it was easy to recognize the difference between the V8 and V6 from a distance. Therefore, there should be three different front bumper designs, V6, V8 and the ZL1. Just wishful thinking on my part.

02-28-2011, 01:47 AM	#12
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	Thanks Dragoneye for the reply The down answer is amusing. I have got to look at this hood a lot closer. I want it to extract the heat but dang, I don't want it to act as cups either.

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