Why Are The 99-04 Mustang Hoods So Heavy? I'm Just Curious

scrapdaddy jr. · September 8th, 2006, 04:12 PM

if the hoods are fiberglass why are they so heavy?

i'm just curious.

3.8Coastie · September 8th, 2006, 04:19 PM

mustang hoods are heavy because they are constructed with a material called SMC. its similar to fiberglass except for it has more ability to flex. the mustang hoods are also two layers with a hollow area in between. both layers of smc are pretty thick which makes the hood heavy.

scrapdaddy jr. · September 9th, 2006, 12:36 AM

ok. thanks for the reply.

itschristorres8 · September 9th, 2006, 12:45 AM

idk why there heavy, but i know the do make hoods that arent as heavy...but for $500 i wouldnt worry about a 10lb difference

scrapdaddy jr. · September 9th, 2006, 01:08 AM

i'm not worried about the weight, curiosity just struck my mind again.

Replica R · September 9th, 2006, 06:09 AM

Yeah my old hood was pretty heavy compared to my 2000 Cobra R hood. And if you were wondering about that grounding wire on the hood, cuz I always was, they say the hoods have a tendancy to produce a static electric charge when high speed winds travel over the hood.

scrapdaddy jr. · September 9th, 2006, 10:40 AM

i never thought about that.

cboog25 · September 9th, 2006, 08:06 PM

ya i have always wondered why those were there

3.8Coastie · September 11th, 2006, 04:53 AM

that never stuck my mind either... nice lil bit of info though

99mustang232 · September 11th, 2006, 06:47 AM

the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static.

itschristorres8 · September 11th, 2006, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static.

what if you take it out? the hood insulator...what kinda affects will it have?

Replica R · September 11th, 2006, 01:18 PM

Are you talking about that black insulation on the underside of the hood w/ the pony embedded into it? I'm not sure if that plays any role but to maybe deaden the engine bay noise or help w/ the heat? I don't have any on my new hood and I don't notice a difference in noise. I don't have any overheating problems either.

itschristorres8 · September 11th, 2006, 01:24 PM

hmmm idk maybe i'll take it off its worth and makes the hood lighter. the hood is pretty heavy. but getting a riced out carbon fiber hood! lol NO WAY

Replica R · September 11th, 2006, 07:22 PM

I don't think just cuz I don't have insulation on my hood makes it that much lighter, most likely the material the company used to make it with. And a carbon fiber hood is not a bad thing, actually it can be painted to match the color of your car and you don't have to leave it in the color you order it in.

ashskyler · September 11th, 2006, 07:49 PM

I would put a carbon fiber hood on my stang just because i like the way CF looks and a cowl induction CF hood would be even better in my book. I would buy one in a heartbeat if i found a good deal.

99mustang232 · September 11th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static.

what if you take it out? the hood insulator...what kinda affects will it have?

besides the AM radio issue none

AtlanticBlue99 · September 11th, 2006, 08:08 PM

the black piece that undercovers the hood collects heat with a built in metal sheet. it weighs all of 5-6 ounces.

Replica R · September 11th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Yeah just wonder if that's what itschristorres8 was talking about.

September 8th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#1
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itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,907	idk why there heavy, but i know the do make hoods that arent as heavy...but for $500 i wouldnt worry about a 10lb difference __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 9th, 2006, 01:08 AM	#5
scrapdaddy jr. Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in the eighth layer of hell. (florida) Posts: 124	i'm not worried about the weight, curiosity just struck my mind again. __________________

September 9th, 2006, 10:40 AM	#7
scrapdaddy jr. Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in the eighth layer of hell. (florida) Posts: 124	i never thought about that. __________________

September 9th, 2006, 06:09 AM	#6
Replica R Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 164	Yeah my old hood was pretty heavy compared to my 2000 Cobra R hood. And if you were wondering about that grounding wire on the hood, cuz I always was, they say the hoods have a tendancy to produce a static electric charge when high speed winds travel over the hood.

September 9th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#8
cboog25 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 136	ya i have always wondered why those were there __________________ Chris

September 11th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#10
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,719	the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

September 11th, 2006, 01:18 PM	#12
Replica R Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 164	Are you talking about that black insulation on the underside of the hood w/ the pony embedded into it? I'm not sure if that plays any role but to maybe deaden the engine bay noise or help w/ the heat? I don't have any on my new hood and I don't notice a difference in noise. I don't have any overheating problems either.

September 11th, 2006, 01:24 PM	#13
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,907	hmmm idk maybe i'll take it off its worth and makes the hood lighter. the hood is pretty heavy. but getting a riced out carbon fiber hood! lol NO WAY __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

September 11th, 2006, 07:22 PM	#14
Replica R Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 164	I don't think just cuz I don't have insulation on my hood makes it that much lighter, most likely the material the company used to make it with. And a carbon fiber hood is not a bad thing, actually it can be painted to match the color of your car and you don't have to leave it in the color you order it in.

September 11th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#15
ashskyler Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21	I would put a carbon fiber hood on my stang just because i like the way CF looks and a cowl induction CF hood would be even better in my book. I would buy one in a heartbeat if i found a good deal. __________________ 2006 Mustang Coupe 4.0 V6

September 11th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#17
AtlanticBlue99 Modded Autos Site Mod 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Evans, GA/Athens, GA Posts: 7,242	the black piece that undercovers the hood collects heat with a built in metal sheet. it weighs all of 5-6 ounces. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 11th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#18
Replica R Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 164	Yeah just wonder if that's what itschristorres8 was talking about.

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