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[SS/GSI]

FYI, a cowl hood came standard on all 1969 302/Z28, Convertable Pace Cars, and 427/ZL1 Camaro's; however it was an option on the build sheet for every model in '69. You would have had to special order it but it was "available". The question then becomes does NHRA look at standard or optional trim on all cars for the HP guidelines, personally I dont care; however make your decision NHRA and stick with it.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by SS/GSI

FYI, a cowl hood came standard on all 1969 302/Z28, Convertable Pace Cars, and 427/ZL1 Camaro's; however it was an option on the build sheet for every model in '69. You would have had to special order it but it was "available". The question then becomes does NHRA look at standard or optional trim on all cars for the HP guidelines, personally I dont care; however make your decision NHRA and stick with it.

Well, at least you're right about the 427/ZL-1s.

[Dan Fletcher]

I received my first ever letter from the tech dept after the World Finals regarding this matter. The quintesential SS/JA car is a '69 Camaro with a 255/350, and they've ALWAYS had cowl hoods. That, however, does not make it right.

I told Bruce I was sure one could "have" a cowl hood with that combo, but I'd research it. Turns out, not so much. The cowl hood (ZL2 option) was AVAILABLE on the Z/28 and SS models, and came included on the COPO and Pace Car. Well, you could not get the LM1 255/350 in any of those, so therefore, you could not pair a 255 with a cowl hood. Period. 300/350, yes, in both an SS and a Pace Car.

So, right is right, wrong is wrong, and the facts are the facts...

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

I received my first ever letter from the tech dept after the World Finals regarding this matter. The quintesential SS/JA car is a '69 Camaro with a 255/350, and they've ALWAYS had cowl hoods. That, however, does not make it right.

I told Bruce I was sure one could "have" a cowl hood with that combo, but I'd research it. Turns out, not so much. The cowl hood (ZL2 option) was AVAILABLE on the Z/28 and SS models, and came included on the COPO and Pace Car. Well, you could not get the LM1 255/350 in any of those, so therefore, you could not pair a 255 with a cowl hood. Period. 300/350, yes, in both an SS and a Pace Car.

So, right is right, wrong is wrong, and the facts are the facts...

I am familiar with that hood and a bit ignorant of its importance.

What does it give one car over another?

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[Greg Hill]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but it seems to me it should be like common law marriage. If you've lived together for more than seven years the law could consider you married. Why would anyone want to try and all of a sudden make these hoods illegal after years of them being legal. With all the BS in stock and super stock this sure seems like a strange issue to want to enforce.

[Sean Gaffney]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

I am familiar with that hood and a bit ignorant of its importance.

What does it give one car over another?

D

HP ratings

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

I am familiar with that hood and a bit ignorant of its importance.

What does it give one car over another?

D

Nothing...

[Sean Gaffney]

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Nothing...

if there is nothing why is one rated at 315 and the other 317? If you want this issue to be about nothing have NHRA make both versions same HP right?

[Tony Janes]

The 315 hp is a 1969 300/315 041 head engine. The hood is not a factor

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by STBMG66

if there is nothing why is one rated at 315 and the other 317? If you want this issue to be about nothing have NHRA make both versions same HP right?

NHRA knows there is no value in the hood
If you have proof there is a value post your proof