A hood for a firebird, need help
05-04-2001, 09:53 AM
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A hood for a firebird, need help
I have the stock hood for a 88 firebird. It has the hood scoop, and i was wondering can you put screen in the opening to let warm air out, yet block water from getting in. I have seen a couple of guys around my area do it yet i am not sure if it blocks water. any suggestions
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88 Firebird TBI,TH700R4 - Open Element, Cat Delete, K&N filter 14*4 element, Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, 180 Stant thermostat, Accel cap and rotor
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1/4: 16.1@85.7 (Bone Stock)
05-04-2001, 03:43 PM
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
If you are talking about the hood with the scoop going up hte driver's side than yes you can get a honeycomb screen (like i have on my Formula)out of a 82-84 H.O. or CFI T/A to let the hot air out,those cars had functional cowl induction-(i used to own a 83 305 Cross-fire T/A) and the screen will bolt right in,just take the 4 bolts holding the grey plate off of yours and put the 4 bolts back in with the screen.
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
05-07-2001, 01:22 PM
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Engine: '96 4.0 Aurora
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When I had that hood, I just took the plate out and left it open. Never had a problem. You can pull the hood insulation out at the same time to keep it from falling into the opening.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Dave84Bird:
If you are talking about the hood with the scoop going up hte driver's side than yes you can get a honeycomb screen (like i have on my Formula)out of a 82-84 H.O. or CFI T/A to let the hot air out,those cars had functional cowl induction-(i used to own a 83 305 Cross-fire T/A) and the screen will bolt right in,just take the 4 bolts holding the grey plate off of yours and put the 4 bolts back in with the screen.
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.
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If you are talking about the hood with the scoop going up hte driver's side than yes you can get a honeycomb screen (like i have on my Formula)out of a 82-84 H.O. or CFI T/A to let the hot air out,those cars had functional cowl induction-(i used to own a 83 305 Cross-fire T/A) and the screen will bolt right in,just take the 4 bolts holding the grey plate off of yours and put the 4 bolts back in with the screen.
Or since you have tbi get the whole electronic set up and have cowl induction on your tbi.
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11-23-2001, 02:49 PM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
I know some one who just cut the whole thing out. I looked at my car and it will just unbolt but.. he never had a problem with water getting in there. I mean I'm sure it does, it has to. As far as does that make a difference I dont think so.
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89 Formula Firebird
Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400small block
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89 Formula Firebird
Red with T-tops
5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400small block
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