Carbon Fiber Hood Swap

R.C. Collins · 07-21-2017, 05:08 AM

I'm thinking of doing a C.F. hood swap. I'm not feeling the wrap. Looks kinda cheap on such a beautiful car. I want to keep the shape as close to stock as possible (no crazy hood scoops), and well fitted... no unsightly panel gaps or alignment issues. I found this one online:

http://www.mobbmotorsports.com/Produ...de=VIS-HD-9852

It looks well built, but has a glossy finish. Has anyone done a C.F. hood swap? I would like to see pics if you can.

slick3 · 07-21-2017, 03:00 PM

Would look better if it wasnt so glossy. I always feel that high gloss CF, while it may look pretty, screams hard parker. Matte CF always looks more "race carish"

Yendor · 07-21-2017, 03:42 PM

I had one on my 5th Gen. I loved the way it looked. Looks like it is clear coated, so that saves a couple bucks. The only bad part is swapping over the windshield sprayers. Are the 6th gen ones attached to the hood? They don't usually drill those out, so you have to drill and dremel yourself. You want to talk about being nervous.

Pablo 1LE · 07-21-2017, 05:18 PM

If I was to do a hood swap, I think I would go with the ZL1 hood.

R.C. Collins · 07-21-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slick3

Would look better if it wasnt so glossy. I always feel that high gloss CF, while it may look pretty, screams hard parker. Matte CF always looks more "race carish"

I think it depends on your car's color. I have the Krypton Green, and it's very glossy, so maybe the glossy C.F. hood would match. That's why i was hoping to see pics for comparison.

R.C. Collins · 07-21-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Yendor

I had one on my 5th Gen. I loved the way it looked. Looks like it is clear coated, so that saves a couple bucks. The only bad part is swapping over the windshield sprayers. Are the 6th gen ones attached to the hood? They don't usually drill those out, so you have to drill and dremel yourself. You want to talk about being nervous.

I need to look into that.

R.C. Collins · 07-21-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo 1LE

If I was to do a hood swap, I think I would go with the ZL1 hood.

I love everything about the ZL1's bodywork, but i think it would look tacky using a ZL1 hood on a 1LE. I wish Chevy had used C.F. instead of the wrap.

SaphfireSS · 07-23-2017, 01:34 PM

Looks nice but you can't see the fibers in the pic. Would have to see it in person to approve but I think I'd rather it be matte on a 1LE. I actually love the oem look but cf would be cool and save weight up front. Wonder what the weight saving actually is.

R.C. Collins · 07-23-2017, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SaphfireSS

Looks nice but you can't see the fibers in the pic. Would have to see it in person to approve but I think I'd rather it be matte on a 1LE. I actually love the oem look but cf would be cool and save weight up front. Wonder what the weight saving actually is.

Yep. Matte is better. I thought someone on the forum would've made the swap and had pics to show. Maybe one of the non-1LE members has.

AD17SS1LE · 07-24-2017, 05:18 PM

I have one, I didn't like the way the stock heat extractors worked. I also prefer gloss finish over the matte black. The fit is not perfect and I had to cut a notch near the hood latch so the hood will close. This hood extractor works much better. I got it from carid.com. https://www.carid.com/carbon-creatio...5&url=90792137

TJay74 · 07-25-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pablo 1LE

If I was to do a hood swap, I think I would go with the ZL1 hood.

That wont work on the SS cars, the ZL1 hood, front fenders and nose would all have to be used in order for the hood swap to work. GM used a different shape on the ZL1 and it is not the same as the SS hood outline.

This has already been confirmed with Al and verified that there is no way for the ZL1 hood to work on the SS.

DFW1LE · 07-25-2017, 07:46 AM

One other aspect to think about, some cars may already have a RotoFab CAI, so its unknown if that CAI would seal properly with an after market hood.

FNxR3DNECK · 07-25-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AD17SS1LE

I have one, I didn't like the way the stock heat extractors worked. I also prefer gloss finish over the matte black. The fit is not perfect and I had to cut a notch near the hood latch so the hood will close. This hood extractor works much better. I got it from carid.com. https://www.carid.com/carbon-creatio...5&url=90792137

This right here!!! Love this hood, I think the C7 Vette style heat extractor looks perfect on our cars!

WhyUMad1LE · 07-25-2017, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

That wont work on the SS cars, the ZL1 hood, front fenders and nose would all have to be used in order for the hood swap to work. GM used a different shape on the ZL1 and it is not the same as the SS hood outline.

This has already been confirmed with Al and verified that there is no way for the ZL1 hood to work on the SS.

He could just be saying that to keep it as a differentiating point to the ZL1. I know I would.

07-21-2017, 05:08 AM	#1
R.C. Collins Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mt. Pinos Posts: 279	Carbon Fiber Hood Swap I'm thinking of doing a C.F. hood swap. I'm not feeling the wrap. Looks kinda cheap on such a beautiful car. I want to keep the shape as close to stock as possible (no crazy hood scoops), and well fitted... no unsightly panel gaps or alignment issues. I found this one online: http://www.mobbmotorsports.com/Produ...de=VIS-HD-9852 It looks well built, but has a glossy finish. Has anyone done a C.F. hood swap? I would like to see pics if you can.

07-21-2017, 03:42 PM	#3
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	I had one on my 5th Gen. I loved the way it looked. Looks like it is clear coated, so that saves a couple bucks. The only bad part is swapping over the windshield sprayers. Are the 6th gen ones attached to the hood? They don't usually drill those out, so you have to drill and dremel yourself. You want to talk about being nervous. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

07-24-2017, 05:18 PM	#10
AD17SS1LE Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 85 View My Garage	I have one, I didn't like the way the stock heat extractors worked. I also prefer gloss finish over the matte black. The fit is not perfect and I had to cut a notch near the hood latch so the hood will close. This hood extractor works much better. I got it from carid.com. https://www.carid.com/carbon-creatio...5&url=90792137 Attached Images

07-21-2017, 03:00 PM	#2
slick3 Drives: Garnet Red - 20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,010	Would look better if it wasnt so glossy. I always feel that high gloss CF, while it may look pretty, screams hard parker. Matte CF always looks more "race carish"

07-21-2017, 05:18 PM	#4
Pablo 1LE Drives: Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Great Southwest Posts: 3	If I was to do a hood swap, I think I would go with the ZL1 hood.

07-23-2017, 01:34 PM	#8
SaphfireSS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: In my driveway or on the track. Lol Posts: 257	Looks nice but you can't see the fibers in the pic. Would have to see it in person to approve but I think I'd rather it be matte on a 1LE. I actually love the oem look but cf would be cool and save weight up front. Wonder what the weight saving actually is.

07-25-2017, 07:46 AM	#12
DFW1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,132	One other aspect to think about, some cars may already have a RotoFab CAI, so its unknown if that CAI would seal properly with an after market hood.

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