OK, OK, so I caved
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OK, OK, so I caved
I needed a few odds and ends so to round out an order I bought a, you guessed it "Performance" hood seal! 
Do I understand correctly that it's better to mount it an 1/8" or so away from the very front flange/lip (?) of the hood.
I really appreciate your help because you all know just how crucial a mod this is...
Do I understand correctly that it's better to mount it an 1/8" or so away from the very front flange/lip (?) of the hood.
I really appreciate your help because you all know just how crucial a mod this is...
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More power is better.
Why do the manufacturer's call it a "performance seal" anyway? OH!! I know, it's called "creative marketing".
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Should look like this after the install. Don't spend the $30+ on the "tax". Go to Autozone and get the "bulb" type stripping, it comes in a bag and has enough for 2 seals.
All jokes aside, it keeps the engine bay cleaner, and is a must have for the aftermarket intakes and the zip tie mod.
All jokes aside, it keeps the engine bay cleaner, and is a must have for the aftermarket intakes and the zip tie mod.
Last edited by screw991le; Nov 14, 2007 at 08:56 PM.
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I didn't buy into all the hype at first, but just like that e-mail that you get that promises you $10,000 if you forward it to 1,000 friends; you don't believe it but you send it on just the same just to be safe.
Buying the performance hood seal is kind of like needing to take a leak. You can put it off for awhile, but sooner or later you gotta give in!
And not all hood seals are created equal. Some are fat, some are skinny.
Here's a shot of mine...
Buying the performance hood seal is kind of like needing to take a leak. You can put it off for awhile, but sooner or later you gotta give in!
And not all hood seals are created equal. Some are fat, some are skinny.
Here's a shot of mine...
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I needed a few odds and ends so to round out an order I bought a, you guessed it "Performance" hood seal!
Do I understand correctly that it's better to mount it an 1/8" or so away from the very front flange/lip (?) of the hood.
I really appreciate your help because you all know just how crucial a mod this is...
Do I understand correctly that it's better to mount it an 1/8" or so away from the very front flange/lip (?) of the hood.
I really appreciate your help because you all know just how crucial a mod this is...
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Best bang for your buck out there. 
But seriously, it does keep water and dirt out of the engine compartment better than not having it on there.
But seriously, it does keep water and dirt out of the engine compartment better than not having it on there.
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I noticed dirt in my engine bay also so hope this means no more cleaning.
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