[thatoneguy1]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Since you asked, my strictly personal and subjective opinion is that it would be posing. These vents would not be functional or at least not particulary effective on a V6 or I4.

I do understand that you like the scoops, but the smooth, "unmolested" hood has its own appeal and I'd try to embrace it. You can significantly enhance the look of your front end with the LT SEMA grille, if you are interested: https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...a-841500xx.htm

(BTW I will not consider swapping my front bumper out for a ZL1 or a ZL1 1LE replica for the same reason.)

I definitely get that, thanks for the input!! I do have the sema grille and it certainly makes a world of difference in terms of aggressiveness. I also agree with the bumper, not a big fan of the swap.

[thatoneguy1]

Originally Posted by Allez

Remembered seeing this before:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497902

Thanks!!

[thatoneguy1]

Originally Posted by The Maverick

You are in NJ? I have seen Facebook marketplace ads from a shop in Toms River that regularly sells new, takeoff hoods at reasonable prices. They don't ship, but maybe pickup is an option for you? I checked the "6th Gen Camaro Parts for Sale" FB group. No hoods currently listed by that vendor, but you might try reaching out to the person who posts the listings: Joe Carannante. As I recall, in addition to a variety of factory colors, they had wrapped SS 1LE hoods as well if you were interested in that look!

Yes I am. Thanks for the heads up on that and I appreciate you checking for me! I'll be sure to keep an eye out.

[thatoneguy1]

Originally Posted by Start The Machine

The 1st pic you can see what I'm talking about being "flush" with the hood. The 2nd pic looks like it's just sitting on top. Doesn't look to bad though...

Ah...thank you those 2 pictures make it super clear to see. Isn't the second photo an SS though? How come they are sitting on top more?

[Start The Machine]

Originally Posted by thatoneguy1

Ah...thank you those 2 pictures make it super clear to see. Isn't the second photo an SS though? How come they are sitting on top more?

Yes, it is an SS. Good question, I have no idea...

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Start The Machine

Yes, it is an SS. Good question, I have no idea...

I think it's the same reason as the one behind the panel gap. The hood has a lip around the cutout for the scoops, but the curvature of the plastic isn't 100% correct at the corner closest to the front of the car, so it "sticks up" a little bit, see pics below (never mind the pollen, it'll get washed off soon).

Now I'm sure this is still better than just cutting the hood and placing the scoop on top, but definitely isn't perfect.

[thatoneguy1]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

I think it's the same reason as the one behind the panel gap. The hood has a lip around the cutout for the scoops, but the curvature of the plastic isn't 100% correct at the corner closest to the front of the car, so it "sticks up" a little bit, see pics below (never mind the pollen, it'll get washed off soon).

Now I'm sure this is still better than just cutting the hood and placing the scoop on top, but definitely isn't perfect.

Great explanation, thank you!!

[427]

I put race louvers in mine, it made the cooling incredible.

[The Maverick]

By the way, here is the latest sale post from the shop I was referring to. Brand new 6th gen hoods for $375, pick-up only, in Tom's River, NJ:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1726...9452408941279/

Not sure if they only have the 2019+ style, though...

[Bumbleboy92]

2016-2018 vents are held in with double sided tape, clips, and 3 nuts each. Not sure about the newer design but probably same but more nuts.

I agree the easiest way being getting an SS hood, I only got one since my hood got damaged and the prices were the same around me

[Start The Machine]

I wish Heines Hex Vents were still around.