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fastball · 07-22-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Dremel. Cut cut cut cut, add honeycomb/mesh of some kind, and you're done. I plan on setting up a short ram a lot like the ram jet fuel injection system (pic can be found here) and I think opening up the hood scoop will help make the overall temperature of the air coming through the intake a little bit cooler (instead of all that hot air from over the radiator).
- Xanthos

You can bet I'll have the dremel ready the day I pick her up from the dealer.

baileyrx · 07-22-2008, 08:09 PM

the upper radiator support looks to be in the way also,
but i love doing work on my cars, so hopefully there will be some wiggle room...

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 08:17 PM

Well, I'm not planning on making a true ram setup or anything - as long as it allows air to flow into the upper section of the engine compartment, or at least into the stream of air flowing from the upper grill, without passing over the radiator for too long, it will lower the temperature of the air flowing over the cone filter by at least a little bit. And at that point, its doing its job.
- Xanthos

MotorCityAgent · 07-22-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

In this day and age, it's absolutely dumbass on a 400-420 hp car. I am getting mine professionally removed. Friggin embarrassing to be driving around with something so lame. If it worked, I could probably live with it but I hate the look anyways. Makes the front too busy. I would have rather them keep that area clean and add an SS specific hood.

Well said.

kevin2323 · 07-22-2008, 08:49 PM

Yep the challenger ones don't function either. So you must go aftermarket.

Muscle Master · 07-22-2008, 09:00 PM

Yes they do, and so does the charger, well.......my charger

Nickdago · 07-22-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm sure we'll be able to make it functional with very little work. The aftermarket is designed to improve cars.

That seems to be the standard respone to something that is not quite up to expectations. The response from everyone is "Don't Worry" you can take care of it with after market parts".

Would it not be great if it came with the wider backend and the functional front scoop and rear scoop in front of the rear tires. I do not know about you but I would be one happy camper.

topgun1 · 07-22-2008, 09:42 PM

Question--Is the RS's hood bulge the same as the SS's? It appears that way to me and if so, that's pretty lame that a V-6 would get the same hood treatment. It's unlike the 4th gens, with the different hoods for the V-6/Z-28 and then the SS hood, which I put on my '95 Z-28.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 09:46 PM

Well, I suppose they're using the scoop and lower fascia to differentiate between the two.
- Xanthos

*The_Blur* · 07-22-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

Question--Is the RS's hood bulge the same as the SS's? It appears that way to me and if so, that's pretty lame that a V-6 would get the same hood treatment. It's unlike the 4th gens, with the different hoods for the V-6/Z-28 and then the SS hood, which I put on my '95 Z-28.

So far, we've only seen the RS package. For all we know, LS and LT trims have no bulge at all.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

So far, we've only seen the RS package. For all we know, LS and LT trims have no bulge at all.

This is possible, but "Alternate, more aggressive hood" was not listed as part of the RS package, so it doesn't seem likely.
- Xanthos

Blizzard · 07-22-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickdago

That seems to be the standard respone to something that is not quite up to expectations. The response from everyone is "Don't Worry" you can take care of it with after market parts".

Would it not be great if it came with the wider backend and the functional front scoop and rear scoop in front of the rear tires. I do not know about you but I would be one happy camper.

How many times have people told you it is the same width as the concept. The rear of the cab is wider to fit to grown people.

Camaroman_99 · 07-23-2008, 06:26 AM

I was really hopeful the hood "slit" would be functional. Maybe they will have an SS only hood optional.

*Mindz* · 07-23-2008, 06:45 AM

no hoods. Too expensive to manufacture. The slit isn't even on the hood anyways.

07-22-2008, 08:17 PM	#17
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Well, I'm not planning on making a true ram setup or anything - as long as it allows air to flow into the upper section of the engine compartment, or at least into the stream of air flowing from the upper grill, without passing over the radiator for too long, it will lower the temperature of the air flowing over the cone filter by at least a little bit. And at that point, its doing its job. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#22
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	Question--Is the RS's hood bulge the same as the SS's? It appears that way to me and if so, that's pretty lame that a V-6 would get the same hood treatment. It's unlike the 4th gens, with the different hoods for the V-6/Z-28 and then the SS hood, which I put on my '95 Z-28. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-22-2008, 09:46 PM	#23
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Well, I suppose they're using the scoop and lower fascia to differentiate between the two. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-23-2008, 06:26 AM	#27
Camaroman_99 Drives: 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,657	I was really hopeful the hood "slit" would be functional. Maybe they will have an SS only hood optional. __________________ -----------------------------------

07-23-2008, 06:45 AM	#28
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	no hoods. Too expensive to manufacture. The slit isn't even on the hood anyways. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-22-2008, 08:09 PM	#16
baileyrx Drives: 2003 g35 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nc Posts: 198 View My Garage	the upper radiator support looks to be in the way also, but i love doing work on my cars, so hopefully there will be some wiggle room...

07-22-2008, 08:49 PM	#19
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,338	Yep the challenger ones don't function either. So you must go aftermarket.

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