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SummoneR · 06-18-2011, 04:44 PM

I am trying to decide whether or not I really want to replace my OEM Aluminum hood. Why? because it seems weird to me to replace a perfectly good hood with another. The OEM hood fits perfectly etc, and it's aluminum, so it's lighter than it would normally be already...

I have two hoods in mind.
The MPD1 Z-Force hood.

Or the MPD1 Cowl induction hood.

My car is Aqua Blue. It is currently having the front and rear painted black (LS7 Concept style)and my stripes will be black as well, once I decide if I am going to replace my hood or not. I love the look of the scooped hoods, they look aggressive, and powerful. I really like the Revolution hood the best, because the scoop sits further back on the hood, which works great with the mail slot. But as some of us know they had some issues earlier in this forum that make me less confident with going that route, and Eric with MPD has had nothing but great things said about him and his products.

For as long as I can remember I have always loved the '69 Camaro with the COWL induction hoods, hence my reason for wanting one now. Plus it is less common on the 5th Gen. I think it would look great with the stripes I plan to put on it. Anyway I just wanted to get everyone's opinions and ideas before I make a decision on it.

Thanks!

RS1017 · 06-18-2011, 04:45 PM

I like the MPD1 Cowl induction hood. It looks meaner

tmac1granger33 · 06-19-2011, 02:20 PM

bump for being in the same situation as you... sinister hood but idk if its worth it

Indpowr · 06-19-2011, 02:22 PM

I am not sold on any hood just yet. I like Leno hood. I do not like double scoops..

tmac1granger33 · 06-19-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

I am not sold on any hood just yet. I like Leno hood. I do not like double scoops..

x2 ive contemplated a few hoods, just cant find the "one" once i decide im like but what about this other one

TripleB · 06-19-2011, 02:31 PM

I had trouble trying to figure out which one to get too (if I end up spending the money on one) and decided on the sinister hood. The Leno hood seems to be growing on me too now though

JM10 · 06-19-2011, 02:33 PM

Specter Werks or ZL1 hood (if available) are my favorites

tmac1granger33 · 06-19-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleB

I had trouble trying to figure out which one to get too (if I end up spending the money on one) and decided on the sinister hood. The Leno hood seems to be growing on me too now though

lol u sound like me, i like the leno but it looks too much like stock imo, if your gonna do a hood might as well get something different that people will be like damn, thats a sick different hood lol thats why im leaning sinister, but 1300 total cost is alot for a darn hood

Ringo · 06-19-2011, 03:08 PM

Fit and finish are what keep me away from an aftermarket hood. Plus what the heat of the sun will do long term. At least with the new Leno style hood inserts from ACS, you can keep the aluminum hood. After my cf diffuser situation, I don't believe product fit and finish pictures at all.

SummoneR · 06-19-2011, 03:14 PM

You all have said the same things I'm feeling, the sinister and mpd1 hood scoops are too close for my total liking that's part of why I consider the cowl too. The revolution hood scoop sits further back which is part of it appeal.
Plus the cost plus the paint etc. For a hood that my not fit as well as the OEM... Or have chipping issues down the road... I need to decide so I can get my rally stripes painted. I'd rather not paint them on my stock hood if I swap it out later. And at the same time I'll have a stock hood sitting in storage... Ugh decisions decisions... For those who have hoods how are the holding up with time? Do they fit well?

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Sterling · 06-19-2011, 03:21 PM

They are both good choices, and getting an aftermarket hood will really set your car apart. You might even be able to sell the stock one... there have been a lot of fender benders already in these cars.

montreal2010yellow · 06-19-2011, 04:24 PM

Coming soon id not already available, contact ASCCOMPSITE.COM

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TripleB · 06-19-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmac1granger33

lol u sound like me, i like the leno but it looks too much like stock imo, if your gonna do a hood might as well get something different that people will be like damn, thats a sick different hood lol thats why im leaning sinister, but 1300 total cost is alot for a darn hood

yeah i kinda thought that too, but after talking to the guy from PFYC.com at C5 Fest 2, i'm sold. super nice guy and the hood is awesome!

a secret he told me is that when they get a carbon fiber one in and it's not laid well (the lines are kinda messed up or whatever), he'll just primer it and sell it as fiberglass. not sure how many end up like that, but i thought that was cool.

bo3adlah · 06-19-2011, 06:27 PM

id go with mpd1 but fill out the mailslot
cowl induction sucks imo :p

06-18-2011, 04:44 PM	#1
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	To hood or not to hood? I am trying to decide whether or not I really want to replace my OEM Aluminum hood. Why? because it seems weird to me to replace a perfectly good hood with another. The OEM hood fits perfectly etc, and it's aluminum, so it's lighter than it would normally be already... I have two hoods in mind. The MPD1 Z-Force hood. Or the MPD1 Cowl induction hood. My car is Aqua Blue. It is currently having the front and rear painted black (LS7 Concept style)and my stripes will be black as well, once I decide if I am going to replace my hood or not. I love the look of the scooped hoods, they look aggressive, and powerful. I really like the Revolution hood the best, because the scoop sits further back on the hood, which works great with the mail slot. But as some of us know they had some issues earlier in this forum that make me less confident with going that route, and Eric with MPD has had nothing but great things said about him and his products. For as long as I can remember I have always loved the '69 Camaro with the COWL induction hoods, hence my reason for wanting one now. Plus it is less common on the 5th Gen. I think it would look great with the stripes I plan to put on it. Anyway I just wanted to get everyone's opinions and ideas before I make a decision on it. Thanks! Last edited by SummoneR; 06-18-2011 at 04:57 PM.

06-19-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	I had trouble trying to figure out which one to get too (if I end up spending the money on one) and decided on the sinister hood. The Leno hood seems to be growing on me too now though __________________

06-19-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	Specter Werks or ZL1 hood (if available) are my favorites __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS BMR Suspension Parts Hendrix HD Axles DSS Aluminum Shaft RPM Diff / 3.91 Gears LPE ZR1 Clutch Edelbrock E-Force SC / JRE Fuel Upgrade Livernois 1C cam 570 rwhp/559 rwtq SAE Best 1/4 time: 11.43

06-19-2011, 03:08 PM	#9
Ringo Politically incorrect Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soggy Seattle Posts: 782	Fit and finish are what keep me away from an aftermarket hood. Plus what the heat of the sun will do long term. At least with the new Leno style hood inserts from ACS, you can keep the aluminum hood. After my cf diffuser situation, I don't believe product fit and finish pictures at all. __________________ 2SS/RS M6 IO interior. Built 8/14/09. Delivered 9/9/09.

06-19-2011, 03:14 PM	#10
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	You all have said the same things I'm feeling, the sinister and mpd1 hood scoops are too close for my total liking that's part of why I consider the cowl too. The revolution hood scoop sits further back which is part of it appeal. Plus the cost plus the paint etc. For a hood that my not fit as well as the OEM... Or have chipping issues down the road... I need to decide so I can get my rally stripes painted. I'd rather not paint them on my stock hood if I swap it out later. And at the same time I'll have a stock hood sitting in storage... Ugh decisions decisions... For those who have hoods how are the holding up with time? Do they fit well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

06-18-2011, 04:45 PM	#2
RS1017 Drives: 2011 IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 249	I like the MPD1 Cowl induction hood. It looks meaner

06-19-2011, 02:20 PM	#3
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	bump for being in the same situation as you... sinister hood but idk if its worth it

06-19-2011, 02:22 PM	#4
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	I am not sold on any hood just yet. I like Leno hood. I do not like double scoops..

06-19-2011, 03:21 PM	#11
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	They are both good choices, and getting an aftermarket hood will really set your car apart. You might even be able to sell the stock one... there have been a lot of fender benders already in these cars. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

06-19-2011, 04:24 PM	#12
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	New ACS Composite hood inserts Coming soon id not already available, contact ASCCOMPSITE.COM ASC demo car with new T3 facia and new hood heat extractors on oth side similar to SLP 585 or new T3 transformer coming out soonb. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

06-19-2011, 06:27 PM	#14
bo3adlah Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 554	id go with mpd1 but fill out the mailslot cowl induction sucks imo :p __________________ _____________________________________________ mods : bb stripes , showstopper side markers , grill blackout , trunk blackout , interior AAC blue bulb , removed grill ss emblem , the bee-otch and disco ball ,concept diffuser , concept side mirrors. soon to come: taillights , maybe wheels , interior roof alcantra material .

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