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Old 07-05-2004, 05:26 PM
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I just finished my swap b18c5 in 94 hatch. i have a vis carbon hood and i just put it on and it does not shut it hits the motor. has anyone else had this problem or know how it can be fixed
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You got the 2nd gen vis hood. Those hoods wont clear the top of the motor without cutting away at the under skeleton of the hood.
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man thats a set back just finishing up and this happens but the 1st gen will def fit?
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i talked to the guys at vis they said that it should def fit and they dont understand why it wouldnt even with the swap they said they do it all the time.. has anyone else had this prob and what did you ahve to do about it
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put your stock hood on
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