Aftermarket Hood

[LoadedExpressRam]

Looking to upgrade my factory hood but want something different than the sport hood. I do like the VIS SRT but just not 100%. Has anyone tried the Reflexxion steel hood? I like the larger cowl but really not able to find any pictures online. Since i have a varraram i will more than likely go with the VIS just thought id get some other opinions before i pull the trigger.

Thanks,
JP

 

[Midnight Storm]

The VIS looks so mean!

 

[regal81455]

There are quite a few to look at here... https://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/20doramho.html

I kinda dig the "road runner" and fibertec "APM"

This site actually has quite a few things that look pretty sweet in it's various categories.

 

[LoadedExpressRam]

Appreciate the feedback. Was hoping to get some actual pictures of other members who have a hood im interested in but ill take what i can get.

JP

 

[thestuntboy]

Appreciate the feedback. Was hoping to get some actual pictures of other members who have a hood im interested in but ill take what i can get.

JP

Here is my Amerihood. It still needs to be match painted but I am quite happy with the look and get compliments on it. I would strongly suggest hood pins as another member latch broke when on the highway.

 

[LoadedExpressRam]

Yeah i read that on several sites where hood pins are required. I really dont want hood pins is why i was thinking steel or aluminum. I do like the look of the amerihood though. Did you install yourself? If so, was it basically plug n play or did you have to modify the hood to get it to fit? Dont really mind the color either. So that could be an expense i could put off for awhile so i dont have to fork all at once. Appreciate the reply.

JP

 

[thestuntboy]

Yeah i read that on several sites where hood pins are required. I really dont want hood pins is why i was thinking steel or aluminum. I do like the look of the amerihood though. Did you install yourself? If so, was it basically plug n play or did you have to modify the hood to get it to fit? Dont really mind the color either. So that could be an expense i could put off for awhile so i dont have to fork all at once. Appreciate the reply.

JP

Its a fiberglass hood so fit is not perfect but acceptable (minor gaps) The wife helped me put it on then I adjusted so two people. I painted it to get through the winter. The hood pins dont look bad to me but that's me. Only thing I would emphasize was inspecting the hood when you receive it. I thought I did but still missed a small hole punched in during shipping. (In my defense it was pouring out and I was late for a apt.)

 

[DJ Maresco]

Beautiful hood you got there, thestuntboy, I was looking to swap mine out for the ram air sport but super expensesive and still needed paint.. ugh

 

[LoadedExpressRam]

Yea i see all the vendors that offer an aftermarket hood really emphasize the whole "inspect before you except" which is BS IMO. If i used the same delivery provider to deliver my goods and my customers complained about damaged goods then i think i would find a different provider. For this reason i am very hesitant to spend $1500 on a hood that chances are its going to arrive damaged. At least thats what it sounds like. With that said im still leaning towards the VIS SRT hood. I just wish there was more consumer reviews out there with pics or videos. Appreciate you showing me your ride and the advise.

JP

 

[8732cuts]

Looking to upgrade my factory hood but want something different than the sport hood. I do like the VIS SRT but just not 100%. Has anyone tried the Reflexxion steel hood? I like the larger cowl but really not able to find any pictures online. Since i have a varraram i will more than likely go with the VIS just thought id get some other opinions before i pull the trigger.

Thanks,
JP

Check out the, "ram air hood"

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[LoadedExpressRam]

That RK Sport is probably my favorite but unfortunately it too is fiberglass and not compatible with varraram. Appreciate the response.

 

[jack67]

I was thinking about a carbon fiber hood myself, but the hood pin requirements for safety is a huge turnoff. Decided not to get one.

 

[Jose Zambrano]

If you are still thinking of replacing your hood, amerihood is the best option as far as any fiberglass goes. Its very solid and I've heard a lot of people run it without any pins mainly because its of good quality. I purchased one that was used and luckily it was the same color as my truck. Fit is a 9 of 10. I ended up putting some pins on mine since I do race the truck and on some tracks they require them for after hoods, but the ones I got almost make it look stock with the hood.