1998-2002 Firebird Models “IROC Racing” ALUMINUM Hood Hinges
Inspired by the IROC Trans-Ams of the late 90’s and early 00’s, we set out to offer parts for the 1998-2002 Firebird models that have a racing heritage to their design. Factory hood struts wear out needing to be replaced, wreak havoc on fiberglass hoods and are in the way when you’re trying to work in your engine bay. Time to throw them in the trash and never buy another set.
RE-Introducing 1998-2002 Firebird Models IROC Racing Style ALUMINUM Hood Hinges. This is a product we started as 6LE Designs but were discontinued. We have finished our production versions and are in the process of updating our pictures. In the meantime, Rick Seitz at GM-EFI did a wonderful write-up when we first released them here…
https://gm-efi.com/news/6le-designs-aluminum-hood-hinges-add-style-engine-bay/
as well as an install write-up…
Finally, for a little nostalgia, here’s the original product description…
We designed these off of the race cars CMJ (our fabricator) runs for our GXP. They replace the struts COMPLETELY. Just lift and they lock. Lift again, slide forward and they unlock…
We are now in the process of making them for 1993-2002 F-Bodies!!!
They do save some weight but mostly they are WAY easier to work around and save money as you’ll never have to replace a worn out strut again!
GREAT for aftermarket fiberglass hoods where stock struts are too strong and warp the fiberglass, these never will!!!!
They come in raw aluminum (e-mail us after you buy if you would like them powdercoated or anodized and we can tell you the costs) and are made 100% in the USA. We try to keep them in stock but please expect 2-4 weeks to ship to be safe. Thanks!
NOTE: THESE ARE ONLY FOR 1998-2002 FIREBIRD/FORMULA/TRANS AM/WS6 MODELS. If you order them for any other car they are not going to work.
