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Kinda want this hood. was gonna see what ya'll thought about it. I love the look of the WS6's and this has a similar style to it, plus its functional. my other choices are THIS HOOD or THIS HOOD. ALL are functional which is awesome because it takes care of two things at once. Your opinions are needed.
Whatever you do just dont get the ghg 115 thats what Im getting.
The first one is the style I was thinking of...love that look. Also your thrid choice is nice too.
im actually leaning towards the GHG 115 cuz its mean looking, and functional. plus with a 2/4 drop, a rollpan and color matched EVERYTHING I think itd look bad ass! It'd have two totally different looks on a big truck and a street truck.
I like the 3rd one. FYI I can get anyone of those hoods for $350. If i pull some strings maybe even $200 cash. Have you looked at the Goodmark hoods? The quality is better than keystone. We have trouble with getting the body lines right with Keystone hoods.
GoodMark Cowl
GoodMark Ram Air
The only thing is I do not think the ram air is functional on the goodmark.
I would stay away from fiberglass. I have had a couple fiberglass hoods and the fit sucked. Every steel hood I have had fit perfect.
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werd ive seen the ones he is talking about
Every body man I've ever talked to said steel and Goodmark. Go for it you'll love it!
I kinda like the last one.... :laugh:
goodmark needs a new site pretty bad. its hard to navigate their site and i dont see any i like of theirs. i want functionality as well. keystone may be worse quality but if i dont like it ill send it back to them.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 12 2007, 08:48 PM) [snapback]86089[/snapback]</div>Quote:
goodmark needs a new site pretty bad. its hard to navigate their site and i dont see any i like of theirs. i want functionality as well. keystone may be worse quality but if i dont like it ill send it back to them.
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And they will give you the run around just like they have done to me. oh and also ramairhoods.com (suncoast)
and goodhood. I have worked with all of them and they say. you must fit the hood in other words alter it, but you can't return it if doesn't come out right. You can only set it on your car or truck with no bolts in place. That is all you can do. No bolts in it no sanding no grinding just set it on their and then go....shit it doesn't fit right. Trust me go steel or go home. If you want ramair buy a volant set up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sprayed99 @ Mar 13 2007, 12:19 AM) [snapback]86116[/snapback]</div>i like the look of the ss style hood, does anyone else make one that is steel like it?Quote:
And they will give you the run around just like they have done to me. oh and also ramairhoods.com (suncoast)
and goodhood. I have worked with all of them and they say. you must fit the hood in other words alter it, but you can't return it if doesn't come out right. You can only set it on your car or truck with no bolts in place. That is all you can do. No bolts in it no sanding no grinding just set it on their and then go....shit it doesn't fit right. Trust me go steel or go home. If you want ramair buy a volant set up.
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i like the second one...its unquie...i just like to have something that no one else has...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Red03SilSS @ Mar 12 2007, 02:55 PM) [snapback]86066[/snapback]</div>dang 200 cash?? tom sound good...lol.....just curious how much is it to have a hood painted??Quote:
I like the 3rd one. FYI I can get anyone of those hoods for $350. If i pull some strings maybe even $200 cash. Have you looked at the Goodmark hoods? The quality is better than keystone. We have trouble with getting the body lines right with Keystone hoods.
GoodMark Cowl
GoodMark Ram Air
The only thing is I do not think the ram air is functional on the goodmark.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(blackout00 @ Mar 13 2007, 02:58 AM) [snapback]86119[/snapback]</div>Ill paint it for you for 100 bucks.Quote:
i like the second one...its unquie...i just like to have something that no one else has...
dang 200 cash?? tom sound good...lol.....just curious how much is it to have a hood painted??
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 12 2007, 08:48 PM) [snapback]86089[/snapback]</div>Just be sure and test fit it before you paint it.Quote:
goodmark needs a new site pretty bad. its hard to navigate their site and i dont see any i like of theirs. i want functionality as well. keystone may be worse quality but if i dont like it ill send it back to them.
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I like the 3rd one. FYI I can get anyone of those hoods for $350. If i pull some strings maybe even $200 cash. Have you looked at the Goodmark hoods? The quality is better than keystone. We have trouble with getting the body lines right with Keystone hoods.
I checked out goodmark's site and couldn't find one like this here do you know if they have one similar? if not who else makes one like it that you would recomend?
Thanks Keith
if u like cowl hoods goodmark can take care of u but anything unique or not cookie-cutter they wont have. with that said for me personally i'm not a huge cowl hood fan(on the 99-02 trucks) but if i owned a 03 and up i'd look for a hood like Danny's(FBI). It goes great with the body lines of his truck and its a double cowl. :rock:
I've always wondered how the "reverse" cowl hoods manage to get air into the engine bay.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DamnYankee @ Mar 13 2007, 02:56 PM) [snapback]86146[/snapback]</div>what do u mean? which hood is "reverse"?Quote:
I've always wondered how the "reverse" cowl hoods manage to get air into the engine bay.
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I like the look of all of them, the ram air style hood looks best like this:
http://www.quicksilvertrucks.com/img/ramair.jpg
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 13 2007, 04:47 PM) [snapback]86150[/snapback]</div>Just dont get the air dam please. :hshake:Quote:
I like the look of all of them, the ram air style hood looks best like this:
http://www.quicksilvertrucks.com/img/ramair.jpg
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And dont waste your money on a granatelli MAF waste of money I felt a loss in low end and no gain up top when my truck was close to stock.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DamnYankee @ Mar 13 2007, 03:56 PM) [snapback]86146[/snapback]</div>Quote:
I've always wondered how the "reverse" cowl hoods manage to get air into the engine bay.
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There is a high pressure zone at the base of the windshield when driving. They showed it in a wind tunnel once. It's hard to believe but it's there. You can put a hose from a boost gauge there and see the need move positive while you drive.
:imwstupid: The cowl hoods actually do a better job of pressurizing the intake than most designs with forward facing scoops.
Mr. P.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1slow01z71 @ Mar 13 2007, 04:50 PM) [snapback]86153[/snapback]</div>wouldnt the MAF give a lil better flow? btw the MAF is something ill be getting free, not paying $300 for. i plan on going with a painted bumper pad and THIS VALANCE.Quote:
Just dont get the air dam please. :hshake:
And dont waste your money on a granatelli MAF waste of money I felt a loss in low end and no gain up top when my truck was close to stock.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1slow01z71 @ Mar 13 2007, 04:50 PM) [snapback]86153[/snapback]</div>I'll probably use this air dam with a smoothed and painted bumper pad. :hshake:Quote:
Just dont get the air dam please. :hshake:
And dont waste your money on a granatelli MAF waste of money I felt a loss in low end and no gain up top when my truck was close to stock.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 13 2007, 04:47 PM) [snapback]86150[/snapback]</div>that is sweet...what brand do you recommend?Quote:
I like the look of all of them, the ram air style hood looks best like this:
http://www.quicksilvertrucks.com/img/ramair.jpg
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thanks
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 13 2007, 06:47 PM) [snapback]86162[/snapback]</div>thats the one i want to get if i ever have some cash :tantrum:Quote:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gator @ Mar 13 2007, 09:12 PM) [snapback]86193[/snapback]</div>that is off this website. i like the look of it but its not functional. even if they arent functional i do like the look of Volant anyways so all wouldnt be lost.Quote:
that is sweet...what brand do you recommend?
thanks
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 @ Mar 13 2007, 06:47 PM) [snapback]86162[/snapback]</div>I have to say that will look nice :laugh:Quote:
I really like the functional/flapper cowl hood. That just screams "old school Chevy muscle." I put a Goodmark 442 style R/A hood on our '91 Silverado a few years back. It fit nicely, for the most part, but definitely required some finish work before it was ready for paint. If you don't mind the extra work, that'd be my choice.
I like this one:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...ficial%26sa%3DN
Here's the same make as the one on my truck just your year model.
http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/imag...hoto/RA600.jpg
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Mar 13 2007, 06:15 PM) [snapback]86156[/snapback]</div>Gotta be a video available somewhere showing that...Quote:
There is a high pressure zone at the base of the windshield when driving. They showed it in a wind tunnel once. It's hard to believe but it's there. You can put a hose from a boost gauge there and see the need move positive while you drive.
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Cool info though, thanks!
here where i buy my hoods . they are glass but unlike other company that use 1 1/2 oz glass they use 3oz glass .. if you you tell them they will leave open the back or front or both . on mine i did both .. i if you get one i can show you how to make it ture ram air . from jegs it only coat 60.00 for parts and the hood 379.00 . if you live in the dfw area there no shipping you can pick it up your self . i have one on my 1990 and i had one on my 02 when i had it . after adj it fit good . better then other hood i have use .
http://boa-fx.com/home.html
I dont care for the Pontiac 'ram air' style on non-Firebird vehicles. That is my least favorite. :thumbdown:
I think the more subtle cowl would be the best looking choice. :thumb:
Just my opinion, since you were asking for opinions, but definitely go with what you like. Its your truck and your money.
Eric <><
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stngh8r @ Mar 15 2007, 10:19 AM) [snapback]86337[/snapback]</div>i like the SS style hood more and more and the fact that its functional may push me to buy it. i wish it was steel instead of fiberglass but o well. if i dont bolt it on or paint it they state its returnable, not to mention how do they know if u have bolted it on?Quote:
I dont care for the Pontiac 'ram air' style on non-Firebird vehicles. That is my least favorite. :thumbdown:
I think the more subtle cowl would be the best looking choice. :thumb:
Just my opinion, since you were asking for opinions, but definitely go with what you like. Its your truck and your money.
Eric <><
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Mine's a GMC that's why I went with the pontiac ram air. If i had a chevy I'd go with the SS. All fiberglass is pretty much shit as far as fitment goes I'd go with a steel hood if I were to do it over.
I prefer fiberglass. Most steel aftermarket hoods are as thin as a beer can. We get too many hail storms around here and marble size hail will dent the taiwanese hoods. Fiberglass bounces back without even cracking the gelcoat, most often.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Mar 15 2007, 05:41 PM) [snapback]86367[/snapback]</div>i agree with youQuote:
I prefer fiberglass. Most steel aftermarket hoods are as thin as a beer can. We get too many hail storms around here and marble size hail will dent the taiwanese hoods. Fiberglass bounces back without even cracking the gelcoat, most often.
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here pic of my truck with a reg cowl and then i move to the glass hood . the metal was really thin
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...448992_187.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...448992_224.jpg
I wish they made a 03-05 functional cowl hood, I would be all over that sh$^ :jump: :jump:
IMHO Allstar, get the functional cowl. Not many around, truely functional, and you sound like you want it!!! :twocents: :rock:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jethro_3 @ Mar 15 2007, 08:24 PM) [snapback]86396[/snapback]</div>the ss style cowl hood? i like the flipper door idea too but idk i think im leaning heavily towards the ss style hood. :sad:Quote:
I wish they made a 03-05 functional cowl hood, I would be all over that sh$^ :jump: :jump:
IMHO Allstar, get the functional cowl. Not many around, truely functional, and you sound like you want it!!! :twocents: :rock:
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