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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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I was interested in getting this hood. How is the fitment? Also where is the best place to get one? I thought intensepower had one, but I can't find it on their website anymore. I found one on ebay but I would rather buy from a store. Here is the ebay link. Has anyone had any experiences with this seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...mZ230054876445
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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I've had 2 Seibons, they both fit well.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Does a plenum spacer cause any problems with the fitment? I think i remember reading about some cf hoods that didn't fit right when there was a plenum spacer.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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I'm hoping that it's not a problem in my future, but with the 5/16th spacer, the framework for the VT does hit the upper plenum. I'm trying to figure out if I can shave a bit of the frame away to allow clearance. Upon closing the hood, it does not want to latch easily. I'm trying to be firm, but gentle when closing so that I don't either crease or crack it.

Have you any experience with this Jim?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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uh oh, what should I do, I have a skunk racing 5/8 spacer and have a seibon vt hood coming in..Any suggestions on how to make the hood fit?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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The hood is very cool, so I would change the spacer before losing the hood. 5/16 and the hood does close, but I can see the black marks being left on the upper plenum by the under side of the hood. You can find pictures of mine in the picture share under "My Fairlady Z". It's the frame under the hood that's hitting, so I'm trying to figure out a way to shave it without losing it's integrity.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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hmm could you shave some off of the upper plenum?
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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I know that the ARC strut bar will clear the MD 5/16 spacer without having to use the strut bar spacers.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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I have 2 VT's in stock. PM me
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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I'm not worried about the strut bar I already have that taken out, I'm worried about the hood clearing the plenum, my current hood rubs.
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