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Jul 31, 2002 | 10:55 PM

RussBt

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Hood Seal

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[Modified by rbartick, 9:31 AM 8/1/2002]

Jul 31, 2002 | 11:02 PM

wickedvette

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

It felt like I picked up an extra 100 HP after I installed mine...the description has to be true!! :lol: :lol: :eek: :lol: :lol:

Jul 31, 2002 | 11:11 PM

Snafu

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Re: Hood Seal (wickedvette)

:lol: Haha :lol:

No seriously...they work pretty well at keeping dust and bugs, and well anything else from getting in there. Very simple, just like all the other rubber seals on the car.

I acutally have an extra one I'll sell to you if you want it.

Aug 1, 2002 | 03:35 AM

nevadacoin

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

:rolleyes:

Aug 1, 2002 | 04:37 AM

2000Dream

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

I wouldn't get it for any performance enhancement. I have a twin flow intake and the water issue was why I bought it. It works very well at keeping water off the filters.

Kris

Aug 1, 2002 | 04:56 AM

Oskee

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

To me its just a sales gimmick, I installed mine just to keep my open airfilter from getting wet when I wash my C5 or drive it in the rain. If it keeps the water out then it will also keep unwanted debri out. As far as a performance gain, I see nada !!!! :cheers: :chevy

Aug 1, 2002 | 07:48 AM

Joe C

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Re: Hood Seal (Oskee)

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ditto - as a follow on, i bought my first seal at mid-america. well to say the least, the cheap double sided tape (looked like a standard office product, double sided cellophane tape) - didn't hold up to well to rain, washings, etc. lasted about 6 months. i went to my local chevy dealer and got the seal that's on the right and left side of the hood ( mounted to the fenders). works great, and best of all, it matches the rh/lh seals, looks factory, and uses a quality automotive trim mounting tape. as far as keeping dirt/dust out, i think there is a slight low pressure under the hood caused by airflow across the hood as you're driving. this would tend to keep dirt/dust out. you would get more dirt/dust from the bottom side of the chassis' engine/suspension openings.

Aug 1, 2002 | 09:03 AM

Tom/99

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

My engine compartment stays a lot cleaner since I installed the hood seal.

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Re: Hood Seal (wickedvette)

wickedvette- actually, the seal is only good for 30hp. works well with the 40hp vararam intake... :rolleyes:

Nate

[Modified by Nate@xtreme, 8:32 AM 8/1/2002]

Aug 1, 2002 | 10:36 AM

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Tracy

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Re: Hood Seal (Nate@xtreme)

I find that the hood seal reduces turbulence and thus greatly increases handling at speeds over 226 mph......

Aug 2, 2002 | 01:23 AM

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Re: Hood Seal (tracy)

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I find that the hood seal reduces turbulence and thus greatly increases handling at speeds over 226 mph......

rrrrrrrriiiiiiiiigggghhhtt :lol:

Quote:

actually, the seal is only good for 30hp. works well with the 40hp vararam intake...

Man it's getting deep in here!!! :D

-Rich

Aug 2, 2002 | 12:38 PM

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AKFINEST

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Re: Hood Seal (joe ciechanowski)

Joe Ciechanowski:
Any Photos?

Aug 2, 2002 | 02:08 PM

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Re: Hood Seal (rhawki)

Hood buffeting as I pass thru Mach1 is greatly reduced with a seal. :lol: :lol:

My boots are on...and it is very deep. :lol:
:cheers:

Aug 2, 2002 | 03:50 PM

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Re: Hood Seal (binksZ06)

My hood seal actually creates a "bubble of air" which allows me to cross lakes and other bodies of water. Try it, it is amazing but true ! Now if i could figure out how to refuel while moving, I could be the first to DRIVE accross the Atlantic Ocean !

(Deeper!)

Aug 2, 2002 | 04:00 PM

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Re: Hood Seal (Oldvetter)

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... I could be the first to DRIVE accross the Atlantic Ocean !

(Deeper!)

Before you make the trip be sure to install the performance seal cooler with accompanying low temp stat. :yesnod: :jester

Remember, cooler air (...however you can make it & no matter where it is) is better for the engine and gives you more power. :D :cheers:

Aug 2, 2002 | 04:32 PM

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ROD BROWN

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Re: Hood Seal (rbartick)

I went down to the hardware store and purchased the rubber foam "gasket" for$2.50.Enough to go around 2 hoods.Its about 1/2" thick with adhesive on 1 side.Works great! Guarenteed to increase your hose power to what ever rating you lik.IE 200 horses +. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy