It doesn't matter if it is or if it isn't.

Unless you're some bigwig Ford exec like Bill Ford himself or someone in a special development team (which they can't keep the car anyways), if it's in the order guide the dealer has no way if ordering it. Not trying to be difficult, it's just the way it is. In order to get the option on the car, it has to be coded as such. There is no code for the hood alone in the ordering system. And even if you tried it the system would kick it out.

An example would be like trying to order the GT500 Recaros in the GT, even if you put the order code in the system would just kick it back and the only thing you would accomplish is delaying your order until the dealer submits a corrected valid order.

 

FOLLOWUP: dealer notified me tonight that not possible to order the 302S hood from the AAI. Must be an after market purchase if/when available.

 

werd

 

The Boss 302S hood will not be available from Ford Racing. it will only be available from Tiger Racing. http://tiger-racing.com/tigerorg/index.html

 

Thanks for the research. That's a custom hood shell at best. Anyway, I thought the 302S hood was the best one I've seen.

 

All of Tiger Racing's hoods in the past were just lift off "racing" hoods. The one for the 302S will be a bolt on hood that will use the production hinges and will be of OEM quality.

 

I gotta find out if this hood will be available, and if so then when and for how much. I want one!!

 

http://tiger-racing.com/tigerorg/for_sale.html

 

I would be careful just because at the bottom of that page it does state: "Average weights are listed. All items are built to order and are not D.O.T approved for street use." I don't know why or anything, but just as a heads up in regards to what it says is all

 

Louvred Hood:

The hood is a unique design where louvres/vents are placed in the Cobra hood to give maximum heat evacuation from the engine compartment. At the front of the louvres there is a nice radius rise to provide the proper low pressure area and pull air flow out of the engine compartment. This has proven to reduce under hood temperature and allow the engine to run cooler.



1994-1998 Heat Extractor Hood
- Vacuum bagged carbon - 8 lbs./$1195
- Fiberglass - 20 lbs./$599

1999-2004 Heat Extractor Hood
- Vacuum bagged carbon - 8 lbs./ $1195 each
- Fiberglass - 20 lbs./$599

Look at the years they are made for


Thanks

 

That's a disclaimer so nobody sues them when they wreck, it's not a crash tested hood.

 

I just sent Tiger Racing an email asking about the hood. I'll report back when I hear from them.

 

The first production Super Louvered hood for the 2005-09 Mustang hits the floor. Designed with a complete inner frame, this is a true bolt on with hinge and latch plates built in.




According to Tiger Racing's Paul Brown: "They are available in both fiberglass and carbon fiber. The fiberglass will be less expensive. The carbon will be for weight reduction only, we are not planning a cosmetic or clear carbon version because of the complexity the louvers add which would make the price jump above what we think is reasonable."

 

What about the 2010+ hoods?

 

According to Rehagen the fiberglass 2010/11 hoods are in production now and the carbon ones will be coming very soon. I already have a deposit on one.

 

How much do they cost and what's the estimated delivery date? Will you need to use hood pins with them?

 

I want to know too

 

Has anyone seen the quality? I saw several GT500 "KR" style fiberglass hoods and they were awful. Not to mention they weighed more than the aluminum stock hood. How does the weight of these hoods compare to stock? If it's a street driven car, is there an issue with getting too much water in the engine compartment if caught in the rain? I think airbox is closed off enough from the top that you shouldn't be at risk of getting water in the intake.

 

My two cents: Depends on who makes them - those awful "KR" style FG hoods were probably a case of "you get what you pay for". Can't really tell by the pictures, but, the quality looks pretty good. Keep in mind, these were originally developed for track cars, not street or show cars so weight reduction and functionality (heat/air extraction) is the main goal - not whether the part is "pretty" or practical for long term street use. If that means water getting into the engine compartment because of some rain, so be it. The end user could do something like add mesh to help keep debris out. Would also be a good idea to have hood pins too - probably add to the Boss 302's track-ready look.
That said, probably would be similar to one made by Cervini or HO Fibertrends quality-wise.

 

Anyone find out anything new on this hood?