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Old 05-24-2005, 07:41 PM
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WHAT should I get?? My NEW LS1 engine has a clearance issue. It will not fit under the stock hood.

1). L88 hood 2.5 inches higher

2). Cowl induction hood 2.5 inches higher

3). Cut the factory hood and add short scoop.
Old 05-24-2005, 08:11 PM
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I say forget the over abundant L88's and cowl's and cut the hood. Then install a stinger scoop. I know, still not completely original, but still more unique and less common, and I think those stinger style scoops are MONEY!
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cut the hood and fiberglass the L88 scoop on it.... less than $200 and you can be sure that the gaps at the fenders and the front are good.... there are too many hoods that just don't fit IMO....
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I like the looks of the L88 hoods.

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I like the look of the L88 hood. The others look cheesey to me.
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I like the look of the L88 hood. The others look cheesey to me.
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WOW! L88 has lots of votes. I have not really seen to many L88 hoods on 75-79 Vettes. Cowl seems to follow stock body lines.



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Originally Posted by holley505
WOW! L88 has lots of votes.

Well you did ask.
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Well you did ask.
yep,,,
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just tie it down with a bubba cord
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YEAH YEAH YEAH

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L88 HOOD has been ordered from Ecklers... I pick it up Saturday.

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Originally Posted by holley505
L88 HOOD has been ordered from Ecklers... I pick it up Saturday.

Excellent choice
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L88 Just installed homemade cold air box, dropped air temp 30+ degrees.

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