Hood Seal. Does it work?
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (StormCrow)
I got it for two reasons: 1) Keep water off my Blackwing, and 2) To give the hood front fascia gap a more finished looked.
For those reasons, it works.
For those reasons, it works.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (C5-VERT)
I picked up about 15rwhp with it. :p:
Just kidding!! Actually for my intake setup (K&N off-road filter, cut shroud, air screens and sealer) it works fine. The best part is the engine compartment stays very clean, but the worst part is that the sealer I had to reapply three times in the past 6 months. The tape gets weathered and wares off.
Just kidding!! Actually for my intake setup (K&N off-road filter, cut shroud, air screens and sealer) it works fine. The best part is the engine compartment stays very clean, but the worst part is that the sealer I had to reapply three times in the past 6 months. The tape gets weathered and wares off.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (Untouchable00)
I just installed one. Don't think it added any power if that is what you are asking, but the lines look cleaner and the dust level should be kept down under the hood. For those reasons, I think it was worth the $$$.
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Racer
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From: Champaign IL
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Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (vettenuts)
Mostly, I was just wondering if it does the job of keeping stuff out.
But since Untouchable00 says it increases RWHP, I definitely have to get it! I wonder if they make one with a Type-R sticker on it....or neon embedded in it :jester
But since Untouchable00 says it increases RWHP, I definitely have to get it! I wonder if they make one with a Type-R sticker on it....or neon embedded in it :jester
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Burning Brakes
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From: VA
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (StormCrow)
I got one for the Corvette Accessories Unlimited vendor ($12). Very well made...double sided tape seems pretty strong. :D
My car is a daily driver, rain or shine. During the first downpour I drove it in I was amazed at how much water collects on the contoured hood. :eek: I got it mainly to protect against water getting into the engine compartment. It definitely seals the leading edge and the finished appearancel looks good.
IMHO this is a good investment/insurance item.
My car is a daily driver, rain or shine. During the first downpour I drove it in I was amazed at how much water collects on the contoured hood. :eek: I got it mainly to protect against water getting into the engine compartment. It definitely seals the leading edge and the finished appearancel looks good.
IMHO this is a good investment/insurance item.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Austin, TX
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (StormCrow)
Keeps the Donaldson dry and keeps the engine compartment clean. I purchased the factory "side" seals that are on each fender. Just cut to length (as it is slightly too long) and install :)
Team Owner
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From: Houston,Texas USA
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (StormCrow)
The hood seal does a great job of keeping the engine compartment cleaner. That was the only reason I bought mine. It now takes 2,000 miles to get the engine as dirty as it did, in only 500 miles. It is worth the $15.00.
Safety Car
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (rschiltz)
I had thought about it, but then I wondered how my GM bra would fit with the seal in place (I only use the bra for trips to the dealership).
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Re: Hood Seal. Does it work? (03vette)
It works fine with the GM bra. It just fits snugly over the top of the seal.
