Performance Hood Seal
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Racer
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Performance Hood Seal
I know there was a member who stated that they bought a piece of weatherstripping 
from Home Depot or somewhere and made there own Performance Hood Seal instead of buying it for $15.99 at Mid America.
Does anybody know where to get a piece to fabricate yourself?
from Home Depot or somewhere and made there own Performance Hood Seal instead of buying it for $15.99 at Mid America.Does anybody know where to get a piece to fabricate yourself?
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Check out eBay. I bought one there for about $9. It looks like an OEM part. Fits perfectly, and has not started coming off, yet after 8 months.
The Home Depot version looks like crap, and starts to peel off. At least, the ones I have seen.
The Home Depot version looks like crap, and starts to peel off. At least, the ones I have seen.
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Pep Boys has it too; about $15 (I think..been awhile)
The length was long enough to make two -
(room to make a mistake or go in with another vette owner and split the cost) 
Really a simple mod to get & install and without the Corvette Tax!
The length was long enough to make two -
(room to make a mistake or go in with another vette owner and split the cost) Really a simple mod to get & install and without the Corvette Tax!
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Originally Posted by LS7
I know there was a member who stated that they bought a piece of weatherstripping from Home Depot or somewhere and made there own Performance Hood Seal instead of buying it for $15.99 at Mid America.
Does anybody know where to get a piece to fabricate yourself?
from Home Depot or somewhere and made there own Performance Hood Seal instead of buying it for $15.99 at Mid America.Does anybody know where to get a piece to fabricate yourself?
You better hurry up and get it...you're missing out on 34hp everyday!!!
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Should be able to find the weatherstripping at just about any auto parts store, AutoZone and O'Reilly have it here.
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A word or warning...
Don't expect to get the maximum performance benefits from anything other than the original "Performance Hood Seal". This Lowes, Home Depot and Pep Boys crap just don't cut it! C'mon people! These are $50,000 sports cars. They deserve the kind of accessories that cost big bucks. You know, kinda like a Harley Davidson. $79.95 for 22 chrome plated sheet metal screws for under your hood, 89 bucks for one little aluminum LS1 fender badge. You get the picture.
Soooo, accept no substitutes!
Go for the real thing! Remember, unless you pop for at least $29.95, for a $3.00 item, (includes shipping and Corvette tax) you'll really never know what kind of performance your car is truely capable of.
Don't expect to get the maximum performance benefits from anything other than the original "Performance Hood Seal". This Lowes, Home Depot and Pep Boys crap just don't cut it! C'mon people! These are $50,000 sports cars. They deserve the kind of accessories that cost big bucks. You know, kinda like a Harley Davidson. $79.95 for 22 chrome plated sheet metal screws for under your hood, 89 bucks for one little aluminum LS1 fender badge. You get the picture.
Soooo, accept no substitutes!
Go for the real thing! Remember, unless you pop for at least $29.95, for a $3.00 item, (includes shipping and Corvette tax) you'll really never know what kind of performance your car is truely capable of.
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"You better hurry up and get it...you're missing out on 34hp everyday!!!"
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Originally Posted by deputy_dog1192
Is this for real? I've seen several people make mention of it, but I'm still not sure if its saracasm...And if it is for real, HOW? thanks
It's this freekin screen name......
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Originally Posted by deputy_dog1192
Is this for real? I've seen several people make mention of it, but I'm still not sure if its saracasm...And if it is for real, HOW? thanks
The real benefit of the seal is that it keeps water from getting on an open filement filter, and keeps you engine a little cleaner. It can also help if you have other cold air intake systems.
