Is the camaro's ss ram-air hood really functional on an LS1?

The LT1's airbox sits far back, directly under the hood.
While the LS1's airbox sits near the nose of the car.

Akshay
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no

 

yes, it functions as a cold air intake.

 

supposedly...

but not really...

 

i can't prove anything, you can't prove anything so this is going nowhere.

 

It does draw in more air though.

 

Well, I do know that there isn't a lick of difference in acceleration performance between an SS and a Z28. If it is functional, it ain't doing much.

That's all I know.

 

Sure you can, I can, anyone can.
Go to the track and make 4 passes note the mph and average.
Then pull out your trusty battery powered Dremel and do the free ram air mod.
Go on out and make 4 more passes and do the math.
Then you'll see a 1 mph gain from the free ram air mod that proves that the hood isn't worth much.
Or here's another way.
Duct tape the opening to your scoop closed. Make the runs do the math. Pull the tape off. Make the runs and do the math. Then note that there is no difference in the mph. This has all been done before. It's been proven. But most won't believe it so go back out there and do the tests yourself.
And before you ask. Yes I have an SS. And yes I've done the tests.

 

So, Al, you noticed a solid 1 mph gain from the FRA mod? That's interesting, and surprising to me.

 

like i said someone saying over the internet that they have tried these and it did nothing on the track dosn't prove anything to most people because it isn't proof. When i go to the track i will make passes with the scoop taped, like i said ive heard of it going either way. btw. PLease do a search this topic has been discussed many times

 

It is true that the scoop does not perform much of a function... but it does allow a little extra air into the filter. Maybe more-so at speed, as the air is not really being pushed into the intake when launching from a stop. Still... the main function of the scoop is to look good, and it does the job very well. I'm sure it's been said before, that the SS is mainly an appearance package, with the exception of maybe some better shocks. It's just my opinion, but I don't think the cost is worth the minimal performance increase over the stock Z... spend 4k on aftermarket parts for a Z and you'll easily roast the SS.

 

I've read a couple magazine articles discussing "ram air", and they've both stated that the true effects of ram air are not noticed until higher speeds are reached, and even then, the actual "boost" is maybe only a couple pounds, tops. At lower speeds, there is hardly a measureable gain.

 

What he said!! But they sure look cool

 

I thought the back of the SS hood was blocked off?? If it is, it's obviously non-functional

 

So basically, the Camaro LT1 (SS) has a functional ram-air system, whereas the LS1 (SS) doesn't?

Very interesting.

I guess its better getting a cowl hood (gets rid of all that heat), since the LS1 ss hood will cause uneccessary lift.

Wanna replace my car, so just doing my homework.

Thanks.

Akshay
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