Hood Choice

2007 GT/CS · October 16th, 2007, 05:00 PM

Can anyone tell me the best type of hood for an 07 Mustang Gt. I of course have the stack hood which I believe weighs only 26lbs. I have been looking at hoods forom an apearance stand point and I like the look Trufiber GTS hood http://alliance247.com/product.php?p...db13ed568bf055 , which weighs more. The hood is a functional ram air type with rear vents. I read something in a forum on a different site that made me question this hood with a SC application. We used to go to all length to get more air under the hood no matter where it entered but then the air filter was on top of the carb. At this time I do not have the SC but hopefully will early 2008, I have an Airraid CIA and Poweraid spacer, no tuner yet. Still seems logical to me that if the engine compartment flows more air it will be cooler, making the air pulled into the engine cooler, making more power.
Can anyone help me out with this.

Mrdestboi · October 16th, 2007, 05:06 PM

that website is overpriced. goto mrbodykit.com

06GTMustang89 · October 16th, 2007, 05:53 PM

how much would painting that damn thing be?? Im interested in the same hood go to cervini's they'll hook you up compared to that price haha

TheUNZippee! · October 16th, 2007, 06:21 PM

Cervini's or Steeda 2.5" cowl hood FTW.

slrvstang2007 · October 16th, 2007, 06:48 PM

i dont like the vents at the top of the hood near the back, i say keep it simple.

hardcoremustangs · October 16th, 2007, 07:00 PM

We have compared TruFiber to many leading companies and they have OEM or better quality.

The GT-S Ram Air Hood from Trufiber is the exact same hood we are installing on our 2007 SC GT, good choice.

If you want a quote on the hoood + paint feel free to pm me.

Thanks!

06RedfireGT · October 16th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Damn that thing is huge. I don't like it.

06RedfireGT · October 16th, 2007, 11:11 PM

Damn that thing is huge. I don't like it.

killermach1 · October 17th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Steeda Race cowl hood. It is lighter in weight and is functional. It increases air flow under the hood which keeps engine bay temps lower. This is the hood I plan on.

2007 GT/CS · October 17th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Thanks for your comments but,
mrbodykit.com is $1.00 cheaper, besides I found it for less
I do not like cowl hoods.
I do actually like that this hood has the rear vents. Logically if you bring more air in from the front of the engine compartmert it must have some where to go and the rear vents will facilitate that.
Paint will cost about the same no matter what hood I put on unless I leave the stock one and put a fake scoop, NOT HAPPENING

hardcoremustangs you seem to have a good grasp and if we were closer I would consider getting a quote but I will get someone local to paint the hood and add the striping.

06RedfireGT · October 17th, 2007, 09:34 PM

There are more hoods out there that have the louvers that dont have a scoop the size of the whole hood.

BWAL · October 17th, 2007, 09:34 PM

+1 to zip.. that cervini's 2.5" cowl hood will make any S197 look gorgeous

06RedfireGT · October 17th, 2007, 09:39 PM

BWAL · October 17th, 2007, 09:40 PM

^ is that not the most beautiful hood you've ever seen, or what?

stanglifemike · October 17th, 2007, 09:56 PM

I dont like the hood in the original post. The cowl hood is

06RedfireGT · October 17th, 2007, 10:18 PM

I know. I think I like the steeda one better. The edges aren't as sharp if that makes sense.

2007 GT/CS · October 17th, 2007, 10:20 PM

I don't want to look like just another mustang so I want unique.
I also considered this hood. It is carbon fiber and actually weighs only 23lbs.

2007 GT/CS · October 17th, 2007, 10:24 PM

or perhaps a Saleen

2007 GT/CS · October 17th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Too many choices.

Jucostud · October 17th, 2007, 10:29 PM

I really like the rims on that cervini car!

October 16th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#1
2007 GT/CS Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hood Choice Can anyone tell me the best type of hood for an 07 Mustang Gt. I of course have the stack hood which I believe weighs only 26lbs. I have been looking at hoods forom an apearance stand point and I like the look Trufiber GTS hood http://alliance247.com/product.php?p...db13ed568bf055 , which weighs more. The hood is a functional ram air type with rear vents. I read something in a forum on a different site that made me question this hood with a SC application. We used to go to all length to get more air under the hood no matter where it entered but then the air filter was on top of the carb. At this time I do not have the SC but hopefully will early 2008, I have an Airraid CIA and Poweraid spacer, no tuner yet. Still seems logical to me that if the engine compartment flows more air it will be cooler, making the air pulled into the engine cooler, making more power. Can anyone help me out with this.

October 16th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#2
Mrdestboi Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gardena, Ca Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 reviews	that website is overpriced. goto mrbodykit.com __________________ Vroom <~~~ Stock Vr0oOm <~~~~ me 2006 silver/Black, red interior, moon roof, shaker 1000 JLT Cai, Steeda TB spacer, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Pypes O/R H, MangaFlow AxelBack, Diablo Pedator...

October 16th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#3
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much would painting that damn thing be?? Im interested in the same hood go to cervini's they'll hook you up compared to that price haha __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

October 16th, 2007, 06:21 PM	#4
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cervini's or Steeda 2.5" cowl hood FTW. __________________

October 16th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	Damn that thing is huge. I don't like it. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 16th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#5
slrvstang2007 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont like the vents at the top of the hood near the back, i say keep it simple.

October 16th, 2007, 07:00 PM	#6
hardcoremustangs Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	We have compared TruFiber to many leading companies and they have OEM or better quality. The GT-S Ram Air Hood from Trufiber is the exact same hood we are installing on our 2007 SC GT, good choice. If you want a quote on the hoood + paint feel free to pm me. Thanks!

October 16th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#8
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	Damn that thing is huge. I don't like it. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 17th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#9
killermach1 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 349 iTrader: 0 reviews	Steeda Race cowl hood. It is lighter in weight and is functional. It increases air flow under the hood which keeps engine bay temps lower. This is the hood I plan on.

October 17th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#10
2007 GT/CS Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for your comments but, mrbodykit.com is $1.00 cheaper, besides I found it for less I do not like cowl hoods. I do actually like that this hood has the rear vents. Logically if you bring more air in from the front of the engine compartmert it must have some where to go and the rear vents will facilitate that. Paint will cost about the same no matter what hood I put on unless I leave the stock one and put a fake scoop, NOT HAPPENING hardcoremustangs you seem to have a good grasp and if we were closer I would consider getting a quote but I will get someone local to paint the hood and add the striping.

October 17th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#11
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	There are more hoods out there that have the louvers that dont have a scoop the size of the whole hood. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 17th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#13
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	__________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 17th, 2007, 09:56 PM	#15
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont like the hood in the original post. The cowl hood is __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

October 17th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#16
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,202 iTrader: 2 reviews	I know. I think I like the steeda one better. The edges aren't as sharp if that makes sense. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 17th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#19
2007 GT/CS Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Too many choices.

October 17th, 2007, 10:29 PM	#20
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really like the rims on that cervini car! __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011

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