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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix - Drag Strip Testing - Six Sense

Can Daily Driver Grand Prix GTs Be Quick, Too? Part III: Strip Testing SLP Bolt-Ons And Performance Distributors' Ignition Parts
February, 2006
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Launch
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Hood
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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Hood
As soon as we got the new SLP Ram Air H.O. hood, we brought it to our local body shop, Charlie's Auto Collision in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Here, Justin is wet-sanding the (Cyclops) hood in preparation for primer and paint.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Hood Install
After primer and paint (basecoat-clearcoat)... 
   
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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Hood Install
After primer and paint (basecoat-clearcoat) Bob and Chad bolted on the hood. We should have followed SLP's instructions and trial-fitted the hood before having it painted.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Clearance
Here we see the rear portion... 
   
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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Clearance
Here we see the rear portion of the hood sitting a little too high and rearward (about 11/44 inch). Our hood was the first one produced (preproduction). SLP assured us all of the following hoods produced would be scalloped in the hinge area to prevent any fitment problems.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Bolt Holes
We ended up elongating the... 
   
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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Bolt Holes
We ended up elongating the bolt holes in the hinges about 11/44 inch. This will let the hood sit more forward in perfect position.

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