I 'm wanting a new hood but can't decide on which and the underside appearance is very important to me. If you've got an aftermarket hood,please post pics of underside and topside.Thanks a lot. It's much appreciated

 

I'll get you a pic of the steeda cowl tomorrow evening.

 

Pics -

 

Thanks Shaun.Does the cowl allow for heat to escape very much?

 

This is the Mach 1 hood from Carbonware that I am selling. It is finished very nicely on the bottom.

 

Jason, I didn't know the 2 front vents are not actually vents Why are you selling it? I would buy it but that not one of the styles I'm looking for.Thanks for the pics though

 

Here ya go.

 

Steve,this hood is one I've been eyeing for a long time. The vents are functional right? Its hard to see the holes underneath. Also what can I expect to pay for prep and paint? And lastly,wheres the cheapest place to purchase with shipping and all? Thanks.
1 more question, are there any covers available for the underneath?

 

I run mine without a cover but i'm pretty sure if we wanted to we could get the oem cover to fit. My brother made mention of trying it if we wanted to.

You can really feel the heat coming out of the cowl opening with the car idle. The car felt a little hotter on the inside from heat hitting the winshield unless im crazy

 

Could be a little bit of both Shaun

 

Probably so

 

Chuck,
The vents are functional and it drops the air right over the cone filter loctaion of the CAI. see the right side of the hood toward the front.
I think I got mine for a good price $1,100 for hood paint and install.
I think the price for the hood has gone up since then so may be a bit more. I got mine thru RK Sport direct.
I tried to put the cover back on mine but the areas under the hood are raised to allow the air flow so the matt doesn't fit right. Also you would have to cut a big hole to allow the air to flow to the filter.
Just paint the underside and be done with it. Had mine on over a year and no trouble with the paint from the heat under the hood.
Tip, leave the center 18" of the insulator at the back of the hood off and the cowl of the hood will also let the heat out the back of the hood.

 

Thanks. I'm gonna see if I can get a good deal.I also like this Shelby style but I don't think it's functional

 

I know its an old thread, but I was stalking Boltzmans post looking for pics of his car. I wanted to add...

I notice on my Steeda cowl hood when driving in the rain the water drops that come over the edge of the hood are sucked into the opening. But when stopped you sure can fell the heat coming out.

I mean it makes sense since its considered cowl Induction.

I think this would make for a perfect hood for anyone with say a procharger where the intake filter is moved right by the cowl opening.

 

Thanks John. I got the GTS2 and am currently driving it in its original form to get it cured. I'll post more when it's done

 

Looks great Boltzman..post up some pics when you get it painted! Love the hood!

Btw, anything going on next weekend over there? I'll be there (Tampa) visiting family.

 

Mike,nothing going on except for the usual party destinations.(check out channelside for a real good time). Thanks for the compliment. I'll post pics ASAP. It wont be done until after Thanksgiving though

 

Cool, thanks for the info!