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usmcjlp · 08-08-2010, 07:39 AM

I will be installing a Kenne Bell 2.8L supercharger. It just so happens that my Camaro will be going to the body shop after road debris damage. Front fascia will have to be replaced and hood will have to repainted. I am considering purchasing the V6 fascia instead (to eliminate the double slot look) and buying one of these two hoods:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/SC1210/CAEXT/...10+Camaro.html

http://www.sicmsp.com/shop/part?part_id=159

Do you think this will look clean? It is along the lines of what SLP has done. I am trying to avoid the gorilla snout look.

I have never swapped a hood. How is the fit and finish of these parts? The disclaimers on their websites do not inspire much confidence. If anyone owns either of these setups, I would appreciate your input. Please post pictures on your vehicle if possible.

For what it's worth, I like the sinister hood because the bulge appears to curve with the body lines of the vehicle. Also the vents appear to be better designed to prevent rain from getting into the engine bay. I like the RK Sport hood's subtle look but I wonder what those rear vents will do in the rain or when washed.

spacecowby · 08-08-2010, 08:22 AM

I have the RKSport hood and havent had any problems in the rain and its my DD. Only issue I have is a slight fitment issue on the right front. Sticks up a little above the bumper. Other than that everything is fine.

usmcjlp · 08-08-2010, 09:58 AM

I like the look on your vehicle. Where did you buy it, and how did they handle the fitment issue? Can you post any side profile pictures or from farther away?
Thanks.

noisemker · 08-08-2010, 12:48 PM

i like the first one i think i will be purchasing it at the begining of next year

Lou23 · 08-08-2010, 02:06 PM

SLP makes a similar hood design, but is about $900.00. I can't help but wonder what that price difference is all about.

spacecowby · 08-08-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

I like the look on your vehicle. Where did you buy it, and how did they handle the fitment issue? Can you post any side profile pictures or from farther away?
Thanks.

Bought it through lmperformance.com My body shop handled the fitment issue the best they could. As you can see it still sticks up in the right front just a little.

SILVER BULLITT · 08-09-2010, 07:14 PM

jasmine your ride looks great

SILVER BULLITT · 08-09-2010, 07:15 PM

usmc i like the sinister hood

usmcjlp · 08-09-2010, 08:27 PM

Am I correct in thinking that the sinister hood bulge curves back with the lines of the car?

d69chris · 08-12-2010, 11:03 PM

Here's mine!

Love it, 95% perfect

GSUNCSU · 08-13-2010, 09:23 AM

MPD Hood - The finish and fitment is great but it was professionally done

, I like the look and have driven this thing in a monsoon with no problems.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-13-2010, 10:29 AM

Where does the water drain on it?

08-08-2010, 07:39 AM	#1
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Heat Extraction Hood Decision - Please Help I will be installing a Kenne Bell 2.8L supercharger. It just so happens that my Camaro will be going to the body shop after road debris damage. Front fascia will have to be replaced and hood will have to repainted. I am considering purchasing the V6 fascia instead (to eliminate the double slot look) and buying one of these two hoods: http://www.pfyc.com/pc/SC1210/CAEXT/...10+Camaro.html http://www.sicmsp.com/shop/part?part_id=159 Do you think this will look clean? It is along the lines of what SLP has done. I am trying to avoid the gorilla snout look. I have never swapped a hood. How is the fit and finish of these parts? The disclaimers on their websites do not inspire much confidence. If anyone owns either of these setups, I would appreciate your input. Please post pictures on your vehicle if possible. For what it's worth, I like the sinister hood because the bulge appears to curve with the body lines of the vehicle. Also the vents appear to be better designed to prevent rain from getting into the engine bay. I like the RK Sport hood's subtle look but I wonder what those rear vents will do in the rain or when washed.

08-08-2010, 08:22 AM	#2
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 634 View My Garage	I have the RKSport hood and havent had any problems in the rain and its my DD. Only issue I have is a slight fitment issue on the right front. Sticks up a little above the bumper. Other than that everything is fine. Attached Images __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

08-08-2010, 12:48 PM	#4
noisemker Drives: RY 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls ONT. Posts: 457	i like the first one i think i will be purchasing it at the begining of next year __________________ Airaid Intake And Solo CatBack Solo Highflow Cats

08-09-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
SILVER BULLITT Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS MONSTER Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	jasmine your ride looks great __________________ HP MONSTER' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT, LMR CAI, CUSTOM GRIND CAM, CUSTOM BUILT CNC PORTED AND POLISHED HEADS, FAST 102MM INTAKE MANIFOLD,ARH LONG TUBES AND HIGH FLOW CATS, BIGGER INJECTORS, VALVES SPRINGS RETAINERS, MGW SHORT SHIFTER, EIBACH SPRINGS, FACTORY CHROMED WHEELS, BLACKED OUT EMBLEMS, BLACKED OUT ROOF,BLACKED OUT MARKERS, 3.5 INCH ELECTRONIC CUTOUTS, FLOWMASTERS, ZEX WET 150 SHOT, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF =630 REAR WHEEL TORQUE ,AND 600 REAR WHEEL HORSEPOWER MY JOURNALhttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...02#post2023802 SOON TWIN TURBO SETUP

08-09-2010, 07:15 PM	#8
SILVER BULLITT Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS MONSTER Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	usmc i like the sinister hood __________________ HP MONSTER' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT, LMR CAI, CUSTOM GRIND CAM, CUSTOM BUILT CNC PORTED AND POLISHED HEADS, FAST 102MM INTAKE MANIFOLD,ARH LONG TUBES AND HIGH FLOW CATS, BIGGER INJECTORS, VALVES SPRINGS RETAINERS, MGW SHORT SHIFTER, EIBACH SPRINGS, FACTORY CHROMED WHEELS, BLACKED OUT EMBLEMS, BLACKED OUT ROOF,BLACKED OUT MARKERS, 3.5 INCH ELECTRONIC CUTOUTS, FLOWMASTERS, ZEX WET 150 SHOT, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF =630 REAR WHEEL TORQUE ,AND 600 REAR WHEEL HORSEPOWER MY JOURNALhttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...02#post2023802 SOON TWIN TURBO SETUP

08-08-2010, 09:58 AM	#3
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	I like the look on your vehicle. Where did you buy it, and how did they handle the fitment issue? Can you post any side profile pictures or from farther away? Thanks.

08-08-2010, 02:06 PM	#5
Lou23 Drives: '62, '65 Vette, 04 Cobra, '10Cam5 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 10	SLP makes a similar hood design, but is about $900.00. I can't help but wonder what that price difference is all about.

08-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Am I correct in thinking that the sinister hood bulge curves back with the lines of the car?

08-12-2010, 11:03 PM	#10
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Here's mine! Love it, 95% perfect Attached Images __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

08-13-2010, 09:23 AM	#11
GSUNCSU Watch This! Drives: Super Charged 1SS/RS, M6, CGM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 777 View My Garage	MPD Hood - The finish and fitment is great but it was professionally done , I like the look and have driven this thing in a monsoon with no problems. Attached Images __________________ K&N CAI, Wet Okole Seat Covers, MagnaFlow Street Perf. Ex. (Axle Back), MPD Hood, Gary's Customz ZL1 Fascia/Vented Fenders/Custom Stripes/Paint, AAC Afterburners/Fog Light Halos/Side Markers/Misc LEDs, Bee-Otch Air Freshener, Hurst Shifter and Line-Loc(APEX), RPI Splash Guards, MagnaCharger *(Texas-Speed)(Installed by ME),* Rx Catch Can and Breather, Billet Pulleys (SC2150), ARH Headers, LPE Twin Fuel Pump, Custom Blower Cam, Custom Tune TBArwhp, TBArwtorq, Boost Gauge and Single Pod (MTI)

08-13-2010, 10:29 AM	#12
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Where does the water drain on it?

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