HOW TO: SS Hood vent retrofit into LT Hood - Page 2

PolynesianPowerhouse · 06-29-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

I have cut two hoods now and if you arm yourself with one fresh bimetallic blade per opening, the hood really does cut almost like butter.....

using the HD fiber discs from Dremel. I def agree. don't know fully what they are made of, but the aluminum is fairly thin and the heat was minimal.

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

Very nice job!!!!

appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by Curr

1) This is pretty awesome in terms of DIY!
2) Where the hell do you find pants to contain your giant brass balls?!

Nice work man, really!

we wear Ie Lavalavas in samoa...no pants! just playin

but I do wear one about 40% of my weekly life. but honestly, just be confident, its an easy job. think old school savage. fire burn, water flow, blade cut!

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Originally Posted by Phoenix_Gilmore

I'm about to do this to my LT. Any tips?

measure correctly, and make sure your template is correct. old adage, measure 10 times cut once.

how soon are you to do it?

Phoenix_Gilmore · 07-01-2017, 09:06 AM

I ordered my vents, now I'm just waiting for them to get here. Should be in the next few days

PolynesianPowerhouse · 07-01-2017, 10:02 PM

When i get back from n/c, ill see of i can improve the template descriotion.

SoCalThug · 07-01-2017, 10:36 PM

looks good uce! much cleaner then the stock hood

Phoenix_Gilmore · 07-05-2017, 09:58 PM

I'm about to do mine tomorrow. Any extra picture ( just the holes) or anything I should know about. Still a bit confused on how to cut it to get it perfect

Chez · 07-05-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix_Gilmore

I'm about to do mine tomorrow. Any extra picture ( just the holes) or anything I should know about. Still a bit confused on how to cut it to get it perfect

Did mine last Friday. Pretty much followed the OP, but used sheetmetal screws to hold the templates on. I would recommend a sheet or tarp over the engine as a lot of dust/shavings will end up in the engine compartment.

Just take your time, the hood cuts pretty easily.

Phoenix_Gilmore · 07-06-2017, 07:19 AM

So you cut on the inner line all the way around? I just want to make sure I got that right. And about what is the dimension for the inner line?

Chez · 07-06-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix_Gilmore

So you cut on the inner line all the way around? I just want to make sure I got that right. And about what is the dimension for the inner line?

Yes, I measured about 3/8" in from the outside of the template, which made for a tight fit. Just don't go too big or the clips won't work.

Phoenix_Gilmore · 07-06-2017, 09:56 PM

Thanks for all the help everyone. Got mine done today!

KirkH · 07-06-2017, 10:11 PM

Where is everyone getting the black hood vents?

Maverick1776 · 07-06-2017, 11:06 PM

Is the SS hood able to fit a V6 ?

chris227 · 07-06-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

Where is everyone getting the black hood vents?

GM stock black ones are around $90 A piece. They are on eBay every now and then for a little cheaper. I have some silver ones I'm trying to trade for some black ones right now myself.

KirkH · 07-06-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick1776

Is the SS hood able to fit a V6 ?

yes

KirkH · 07-06-2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chris227

GM stock black ones are around $90 A piece. They are on eBay every now and then for a little cheaper. I have some silver ones I'm trying to trade for some black ones right now myself.

from where? thatgmpartsguy only has them painted.

07-01-2017, 10:02 PM	#17
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	When i get back from n/c, ill see of i can improve the template descriotion. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

07-06-2017, 09:56 PM	#23
Phoenix_Gilmore Drives: 2020 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 36	Thanks for all the help everyone. Got mine done today! Attached Images

07-06-2017, 10:11 PM	#24
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Where is everyone getting the black hood vents? __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

07-01-2017, 09:06 AM	#16
Phoenix_Gilmore Drives: 2020 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 36	I ordered my vents, now I'm just waiting for them to get here. Should be in the next few days

07-01-2017, 10:36 PM	#18
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 898	looks good uce! much cleaner then the stock hood

07-05-2017, 09:58 PM	#19
Phoenix_Gilmore Drives: 2020 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 36	I'm about to do mine tomorrow. Any extra picture ( just the holes) or anything I should know about. Still a bit confused on how to cut it to get it perfect

07-06-2017, 07:19 AM	#21
Phoenix_Gilmore Drives: 2020 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 36	So you cut on the inner line all the way around? I just want to make sure I got that right. And about what is the dimension for the inner line?

07-06-2017, 11:06 PM	#25
Maverick1776 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 187	Is the SS hood able to fit a V6 ?

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