Hood weight

Kid Stang · August 20th, 2008, 12:23 PM

I have an '03 GT, can someone inform me on how much the stock hood actually weighs?

I just spent an hour searching hood/weight reduction forums and have been unable to find this; I probably just suck at searching.

Appreciate the patience.

stanginit · August 20th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I would say it weighs 40-50lbs

03_StangGuy · August 20th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I think its more like 60. I was talkin to a guy wit a carbon cowl and he said its about 15lbs and he lost around 40 wit it.

stanginit · August 20th, 2008, 01:34 PM

This is the hood i bought 2 years ago. This is the info off of there page.

This is a 1999-2004 Mustang Fiberglass 3” Cowl Induction hood. The hood has a smooth gel coat finish. The hood is equipped with a front and rear metal latch plates. The steel plates are powdercoated to minimize rust and corrosion. Simply transfer your oem hardware over for an original feel. These are some the features that separates CarbonWare hoods from its competitors. The hoods are composed of several layers of high grade quality fiberglass and resin.

Direct Bolt On
Great weight reduction (28lbs, oem weight is 37 lbs!)
Rise height (clearance) 3"
Front & Rear metal latch plates
Smooth gel coat finish
High quality fiberglass and resin

Kid Stang · August 20th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the timely response, guys.

cliffyk · August 21st, 2008, 03:26 AM

The numbers I have seen have all been around 40 lbs...

03FstStngKB · August 21st, 2008, 03:35 AM

I'll be finding out real soon what the stock hood weighs? I just purchased a HO Fibertrends 2.5 cowl. It only ways 22 lbs and seems to be about half the weight of the stock hood. It is a noticeable difference in lifting up both hoods. I will be taking off the stock hood in a day or two and I will weigh and post the results.

JMack · August 21st, 2008, 10:08 AM

It weighs around 40 lbs...

I've taken mine off ti replace with another.

The hoods on the 99-04's (all) are fiberglass. They are not high grade fiberglass, but lighter than steel. If you don't have any performance mods done, or are not planning on drag racing, the only real reason for a lighter hood would be for appearence (ie carbon fibre). As I see that both of your cars are convertibles, I wouldn't recommend the drag racing...

Kid Stang · August 21st, 2008, 10:57 AM

Good advice.

I'm just trying to educate myself before I come home and start on the car and it seems that there's a lot to be gained from weight reduction. Save twenty pounds with a $500+ hood though? I don't know.

The lack of performance mods, yeah sadly enough, I've had my GT since August 2006, I believe and I haven't driven it since, except for 32 days of leave.

Just like everyone else with my post count though, 'I PLAN to modify blah blah blah . . .'.

03_StangGuy · August 21st, 2008, 12:03 PM

You can get similar weight saving with performance seats and you get the added benefit of it holdin you in much better. I had a fixed back sparco in my old vw i autocrossed for fun and damn did they hold you in. They are alot more comforatable as well. Im debatin on whether to go for seats or a hood for xmas. And dont forget if you get a fiberglass hood its gonna cost you around $500 to get it painted as on top of the hood itself.

Kid Stang · August 21st, 2008, 01:22 PM

Yeah I didn't even think about the painting, and carbon fiber is so expensive.

Thanks man.

03_StangGuy · August 21st, 2008, 01:25 PM

Carbon fiber can be run unpainted and not look as tacky as a primed hood if you wanted to wait a lil, but yeah the seats seem like a better deal. Just looking brackets the tend to be a lil pricey.

stanginit · August 21st, 2008, 02:14 PM

I was lucky and picked mine up from a guy in Cali for $250. I have left it white so far until I figure out what bumper I am going to buy. Then I will just get the front end painted.

JMack · August 21st, 2008, 03:07 PM

The CF is good, but if you're gonna run it unpainted, make sure you gel coat it so it doesn't get brittle and fade.

Fiberglass is just about as strong, and not much heaver, plus a lot cheaper.

But the seats are a REALLY good idea. I hate the seats in mine, but I have a lowly unmoddified 3.8L, and I really can't see spending a lot on it...

Thanks for Serving BTW! What branch and unit are you in? I work for Defence Logistics Agency, so some parts I manage may go on the vehicles / weapons / expendables you use!

03_StangGuy · August 21st, 2008, 03:52 PM

[quote=JMack;1373314]The CF is good, but if you're gonna run it unpainted, make sure you gel coat it so it doesn't get brittle and fade.

Most quality carbon fiber pieces are gel coated and i would make sure mine was.

Fiberglass is just about as strong, and not much heaver, plus a lot cheaper.

You loses the cost savings after paint.
[quote]

Kid Stang · August 21st, 2008, 04:40 PM

Yeah, I think the seats are a good idea too, once again, thanks a lot guys.

I appreciate it.

I'm the armorer for HHC, 3rd Sqdn, 2nd Stryker Cav.

M0T0PSYC0 · August 22nd, 2008, 03:25 AM

I dont think they weigh very much, I had no prob swapping hoods from my 99 and 01 by myself at all, I dont think they were no 40 pounds either felt more like 25 maybe, I am rather skinny and dont have much arm strenght but didnt seem like much weight at all though.

August 20th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#1
Kid Stang Newbie '03 GT Conv, '95 V6 Conv Stock, baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOB Normandy, Iraq Posts: 23	Hood weight I have an '03 GT, can someone inform me on how much the stock hood actually weighs? I just spent an hour searching hood/weight reduction forums and have been unable to find this; I probably just suck at searching. Appreciate the patience. __________________ 2003 GT Vert. 1995 V6 Vert. RIP 1971 Galaxie 500 Can't wait to come home.

August 20th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#2
stanginit Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 108	I would say it weighs 40-50lbs __________________ TQ gets you there, HP keeps you there '99 GT, BBK Long Tubes, BBK Catted H-Pipe, Flowmaster Delta 40's Catback, 3.73's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Tokico Ilumina 5-way Ajustables, Granetelli Upper and Lower Control Arms, 18" Chrome Bullets

August 20th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#3
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,456	I think its more like 60. I was talkin to a guy wit a carbon cowl and he said its about 15lbs and he lost around 40 wit it. __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, Mac Prochamber and Cat-back, Novi 2000 intercoolered MGW shifter and 18x10 w 285 Nitto 555s for some grip. Was 400+

August 20th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#4
stanginit Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 108	This is the hood i bought 2 years ago. This is the info off of there page. This is a 1999-2004 Mustang Fiberglass 3” Cowl Induction hood. The hood has a smooth gel coat finish. The hood is equipped with a front and rear metal latch plates. The steel plates are powdercoated to minimize rust and corrosion. Simply transfer your oem hardware over for an original feel. These are some the features that separates CarbonWare hoods from its competitors. The hoods are composed of several layers of high grade quality fiberglass and resin. Direct Bolt On Great weight reduction (28lbs, oem weight is 37 lbs!) Rise height (clearance) 3" Front & Rear metal latch plates Smooth gel coat finish High quality fiberglass and resin __________________ TQ gets you there, HP keeps you there '99 GT, BBK Long Tubes, BBK Catted H-Pipe, Flowmaster Delta 40's Catback, 3.73's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Tokico Ilumina 5-way Ajustables, Granetelli Upper and Lower Control Arms, 18" Chrome Bullets

August 20th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#5
Kid Stang Newbie '03 GT Conv, '95 V6 Conv Stock, baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOB Normandy, Iraq Posts: 23	Wow Thanks for the timely response, guys. __________________ 2003 GT Vert. 1995 V6 Vert. RIP 1971 Galaxie 500 Can't wait to come home.

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August 21st, 2008, 03:26 AM	#6
cliffyk Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 497	The numbers I have seen have all been around 40 lbs... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang GT 2003 GT, UPR X, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, Sniper Commando tuned 3.73s, 252 rwHP/296 ft.lb. Multi-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

August 21st, 2008, 03:35 AM	#7
03FstStngKB Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT After Stall'd>>13.50?? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria,IL. Posts: 280	I'll be finding out real soon what the stock hood weighs? I just purchased a HO Fibertrends 2.5 cowl. It only ways 22 lbs and seems to be about half the weight of the stock hood. It is a noticeable difference in lifting up both hoods. I will be taking off the stock hood in a day or two and I will weigh and post the results. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^My other BaBy!!!^^^^^^^^^ <---Mods List---> 4.30 Gears Installed Mac H-Pipe Installed 40 Series Flowmasters Installed Diablo Predator Tuned Coming soon>>>SCT Tuned J-mod and 3700 Stall >> ET of completion 'Spring or Summer of 09'

August 21st, 2008, 10:08 AM	#8
JMack Regular 2000 V-6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 109	It weighs around 40 lbs... I've taken mine off ti replace with another. The hoods on the 99-04's (all) are fiberglass. They are not high grade fiberglass, but lighter than steel. If you don't have any performance mods done, or are not planning on drag racing, the only real reason for a lighter hood would be for appearence (ie carbon fibre). As I see that both of your cars are convertibles, I wouldn't recommend the drag racing...

August 21st, 2008, 10:57 AM	#9
Kid Stang Newbie '03 GT Conv, '95 V6 Conv Stock, baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOB Normandy, Iraq Posts: 23	Haha Good advice. I'm just trying to educate myself before I come home and start on the car and it seems that there's a lot to be gained from weight reduction. Save twenty pounds with a $500+ hood though? I don't know. The lack of performance mods, yeah sadly enough, I've had my GT since August 2006, I believe and I haven't driven it since, except for 32 days of leave. Just like everyone else with my post count though, 'I PLAN to modify blah blah blah . . .'. __________________ 2003 GT Vert. 1995 V6 Vert. RIP 1971 Galaxie 500 Can't wait to come home.

August 21st, 2008, 12:03 PM	#10
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,456	You can get similar weight saving with performance seats and you get the added benefit of it holdin you in much better. I had a fixed back sparco in my old vw i autocrossed for fun and damn did they hold you in. They are alot more comforatable as well. Im debatin on whether to go for seats or a hood for xmas. And dont forget if you get a fiberglass hood its gonna cost you around $500 to get it painted as on top of the hood itself. __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, Mac Prochamber and Cat-back, Novi 2000 intercoolered MGW shifter and 18x10 w 285 Nitto 555s for some grip. Was 400+

August 21st, 2008, 01:22 PM	#11
Kid Stang Newbie '03 GT Conv, '95 V6 Conv Stock, baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOB Normandy, Iraq Posts: 23	Yeah I didn't even think about the painting, and carbon fiber is so expensive. Thanks man. __________________ 2003 GT Vert. 1995 V6 Vert. RIP 1971 Galaxie 500 Can't wait to come home.

August 21st, 2008, 01:25 PM	#12
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,456	Carbon fiber can be run unpainted and not look as tacky as a primed hood if you wanted to wait a lil, but yeah the seats seem like a better deal. Just looking brackets the tend to be a lil pricey. __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, Mac Prochamber and Cat-back, Novi 2000 intercoolered MGW shifter and 18x10 w 285 Nitto 555s for some grip. Was 400+

August 21st, 2008, 02:14 PM	#13
stanginit Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 108	I was lucky and picked mine up from a guy in Cali for $250. I have left it white so far until I figure out what bumper I am going to buy. Then I will just get the front end painted. __________________ TQ gets you there, HP keeps you there '99 GT, BBK Long Tubes, BBK Catted H-Pipe, Flowmaster Delta 40's Catback, 3.73's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Tokico Ilumina 5-way Ajustables, Granetelli Upper and Lower Control Arms, 18" Chrome Bullets

August 21st, 2008, 03:07 PM	#14
JMack Regular 2000 V-6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 109	The CF is good, but if you're gonna run it unpainted, make sure you gel coat it so it doesn't get brittle and fade. Fiberglass is just about as strong, and not much heaver, plus a lot cheaper. But the seats are a REALLY good idea. I hate the seats in mine, but I have a lowly unmoddified 3.8L, and I really can't see spending a lot on it... Thanks for Serving BTW! What branch and unit are you in? I work for Defence Logistics Agency, so some parts I manage may go on the vehicles / weapons / expendables you use!

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August 21st, 2008, 03:52 PM	#15
03_StangGuy Hardcore Enthusiast Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,456	[quote=JMack;1373314]The CF is good, but if you're gonna run it unpainted, make sure you gel coat it so it doesn't get brittle and fade. Most quality carbon fiber pieces are gel coated and i would make sure mine was. Fiberglass is just about as strong, and not much heaver, plus a lot cheaper. You loses the cost savings after paint. [quote] __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, Mac Prochamber and Cat-back, Novi 2000 intercoolered MGW shifter and 18x10 w 285 Nitto 555s for some grip. Was 400+

August 21st, 2008, 04:40 PM	#16
Kid Stang Newbie '03 GT Conv, '95 V6 Conv Stock, baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FOB Normandy, Iraq Posts: 23	Yeah, I think the seats are a good idea too, once again, thanks a lot guys. I appreciate it. I'm the armorer for HHC, 3rd Sqdn, 2nd Stryker Cav. __________________ 2003 GT Vert. 1995 V6 Vert. RIP 1971 Galaxie 500 Can't wait to come home.

August 22nd, 2008, 03:25 AM	#17
M0T0PSYC0 Regular 1999 Mustang GT 13.8 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Otsego, MI Posts: 142	I dont think they weigh very much, I had no prob swapping hoods from my 99 and 01 by myself at all, I dont think they were no 40 pounds either felt more like 25 maybe, I am rather skinny and dont have much arm strenght but didnt seem like much weight at all though. __________________ 99 forrest green vert: -Diablosport Predator & Tune (removed for cheap gas use) -Motive 3.90 gears -MRT Catted H -Flowmaster American Thunder catback -Eibach Sportlines -Tokico D-Spec shocks & struts My Garage

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