How to convert 95 lt1 SS hood to function

[Steves94Z28]

Hello everyone, tomorrow i am picking up a used OEM SS hood for my 95 lt1. Can anyone tell me what i will need in order to make it functional or is it even possible? Couldnt pass the deal up, its local and $375....

[JoeliusZ28]

You would have to find the SS "tuba" airbox and filter used somewhere.

FWIW a cowl hood with an LS1 lid conversion is a much better ram air setup. Doesnt look as cool though I know...

[nascarnate326]

To make it functional you need a 96-97 LT1 SS intake which is a horrible design.

IMO skip the functional part and get a LS1 intake system.

[Steves94Z28]

You would have to find the SS "tuba" airbox and filter used somewhere.

FWIW a cowl hood with an LS1 lid conversion is a much better ram air setup. Doesnt look as cool though I know...

Thanks Joelius, any idea where i might find something like the "Tuba" box etc? Also, im assuming thats not the real name for it lol....

[Steves94Z28]

To make it functional you need a 96-97 LT1 SS intake which is a horrible design.

IMO skip the functional part and get a LS1 intake system.

Thanks for the information...if i did, would i get better flow than i do with my CAI?

[Steves94Z28]

To make it functional you need a 96-97 LT1 SS intake which is a horrible design.

IMO skip the functional part and get a LS1 intake system.

Would this work on my 95 lt1?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-OEM-L...4db7dc&vxp=mtr

[JoeliusZ28]

Depends on the CAI, but i wouldnt expect an SS intake to do any better.

The link is to an LS1 airbox. It wont fit under a stock hood or SS hood. It will fit under a cowl hood with some trimming and you also want to use an aftermarket lid with the combo... the stock one is restrictive.

Or, you could do what i did and force the LS1 setup to fit under an SS hood. I don't recommend it unless youre very determined though
http://joelrdevriendt.com/?p=46

[Steves94Z28]

Depends on the CAI, but i wouldnt expect an SS intake to do any better.

The link is to an LS1 airbox. It wont fit under a stock hood or SS hood. It will fit under a cowl hood with some trimming and you also want to use an aftermarket lid with the combo... the stock one is restrictive.

Or, you could do what i did and force the LS1 setup to fit under an SS hood. I don't recommend it unless youre very determined though


http://joelrdevriendt.com/?p=46

Your job looks awesome man, congrats. I may just keep my stock hood and spend the extra cash on motor stuff lol....