I want to get a new hood but I don't know which one will give the most HP.

Is it the Z style
Cowl hood
SS hood
or Double Vision hood??

PLMK what you guys think.

 

I just saw an Ultra Z hood up close yesteday. It was on a silver 02 Z, it looked really, really clean.

 

Might be a little bias, but SS.

 

I read somewhere that the z style hood, which is a more direct ram air system than the SS hood will give about 7 HP more than SS hoods do. I'm not saying that is a fact, but it works in theory.

 

I think the SS hoos with that one decal kit with the small stripes down the sides off the scoops look best. Next would be an Ultra Z hood. Unless you just have a trunkload of cash, I think you might be happier spending that money on mods. SSRA + SLP lid + LS6 intake manifold + Mass air sensor equal ropughly 700, which you would spend on the purchase and painting off the hood at least. With those mods youd be pretty quick.

 

ive yet to see any real proof that any of the hoods actually increase hp . personal opinion, i think the ultra z hood looks the best followed by the ss hood. "if" there is a hp difference between any of the functional ones..... its likely going to be next to nothing.

good luck .

 

Questions from a newbie !?

I have a 1998 LS1 Z28, and I would like to spend about $ 700 to $ 1000 max to start... You said some very interesting things, and I would like to ask you the follwoing:

1- What is an SSRA ?

2- SLP lid ?

3-+ LS6 intake manifold +

4- Mass air sensor ?

Thx a lot

P.S. if anyone has any ideas, let 'er rip !

thx a million everyone
Jean

 

 

Hi again

Questions again.

Something messed up.... It lost my original reply when I hit back.

What is an Ultra Z hood, where can one get one & how much is it ?

A link would be great

Thx a million, and sorry about the double post

Take care
Jean

 

This is the ultra z hood

This is where to get it

$695

 

I say save your money, screw the hood and get the super sucker ram air setup.

 

sucker ram air setup

same question.... Please ?

What is it , where can one get it, what does it do (love that Hood on that car of yours).

If you have a link, great

Thx
Jean

 

I dont think a hood really gives bang for the buck myself. Painting the thing will cost more than the hood itself.

In fact, Thunder racing drags without a hood ;]

 

It's a better version of the slp / fast toys ram air. It's made of a high quality plastic that has two main pieces. The top piece looks like the others, but then there's a second piece that attaches and wraps under the front bumper. I've seen them a few places...most recently http://www.lmperformance.com/1858/13.html .