Foster1
Enthusiast
<FONT COLOR="Black">what are they? I'm thinking about doing it</FONT c>
advatages and disadvantages of a Gen II hood on a Gen I
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Brad Manhattan Beach
Viper Owner
Better cooling and relieves pressure build-up at high speeds.
Brad
Brad
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
GENII Hoods look good on a GENI!
I've dun that to 9 GENI's so far. Get the front half of a GENII air box, that makes the Hood scoop functional [more HP]! If you have a GENI Hood you can have a GOOD body shop install the scoop and grilles in it [Lets the heat out].
I've dun that to 9 GENI's so far. Get the front half of a GENII air box, that makes the Hood scoop functional [more HP]! If you have a GENI Hood you can have a GOOD body shop install the scoop and grilles in it [Lets the heat out].
malcoll
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Viper Wizard:
If you have a GENI Hood you can have a GOOD body shop install the scoop and grilles in it [Lets the heat out].
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I don't see how. I have a 1996 RT and the underside of the hood has the cutouts for the scoop and louvres.
However, the GenII hoood has a recessed "lip" to receive the scoop and louvres.
Basically, you cannot simply cut out the holes and mount the scoop and louvres...... if you notice the scoop and louvres mount "flush" with the surface of the hood.
Just my thought, tell me if I am incorrect because I seriously considered installing the scoop and louvres on my 96 hood.
Lance
If you have a GENI Hood you can have a GOOD body shop install the scoop and grilles in it [Lets the heat out].
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I don't see how. I have a 1996 RT and the underside of the hood has the cutouts for the scoop and louvres.
However, the GenII hoood has a recessed "lip" to receive the scoop and louvres.
Basically, you cannot simply cut out the holes and mount the scoop and louvres...... if you notice the scoop and louvres mount "flush" with the surface of the hood.
Just my thought, tell me if I am incorrect because I seriously considered installing the scoop and louvres on my 96 hood.
Lance
jimandela
Enthusiast
I would do it but add the "extra" center hood
vent like on the viper race car!
If i was brave enough i would cut a hole in my hood and
add the vent it look sweet.
I just am afraid of ruining a very expensive hood.
but if you are working on a "spare" hood why not?
good luck
JIM
vent like on the viper race car!
If i was brave enough i would cut a hole in my hood and
add the vent it look sweet.
I just am afraid of ruining a very expensive hood.
but if you are working on a "spare" hood why not?
good luck
JIM
This is funny ,because last night I cut off the 3 holes in my generation 1 hood for the naca duct and the 2 grills.
The result is a success .
I will post pictures in couples days because the 3 pieces are at the paint shop now
The result is a success .
I will post pictures in couples days because the 3 pieces are at the paint shop now
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
Pictures would be great! Maybe something to add to the illustrated upgrades page?!
Mike
Mike
jimandela
Enthusiast
viper 505,
cut one more and add the GTSR center louver!!
go for it!
How difficult was the cutting? how did you do it?
thanks
JIM
cut one more and add the GTSR center louver!!
go for it!
How difficult was the cutting? how did you do it?
thanks
JIM
GCHDEALER
Enthusiast
I think a less expensive alternative to buying a factory hood would be to purchase a replacement form Autoform. OEM type $3900.00 Light-weight $2500.00 http://www.autoformgroup.com/
Craig 201 MPH
Enthusiast
you can buy OEM hoods for $3,900? I'll take 10!
ubnbit
Enthusiast
Viper 505,
Would love to see those pics. If it is fairly easy to do, I am in! Where did you buy the NACA duct from and the louvres and how much? That is really the only thing that I want to change on the look of my car now....the hood!
Would love to see those pics. If it is fairly easy to do, I am in! Where did you buy the NACA duct from and the louvres and how much? That is really the only thing that I want to change on the look of my car now....the hood!
ubnbit
Check your local Dodge dealer naca duct.louvers.air box (half front part) everything for less than 800,00$
Or check with [email protected]
Good luck
Check your local Dodge dealer naca duct.louvers.air box (half front part) everything for less than 800,00$
Or check with [email protected]
Good luck
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by malcoll:
I don't see how. I have a 1996 RT and the underside of the hood has the cutouts for the scoop and louvres.
However, the GenII hoood has a recessed "lip" to receive the scoop and louvres.
Basically, you cannot simply cut out the holes and mount the scoop and louvres...... if you notice the scoop and louvres mount "flush" with the surface of the hood.
Just my thought, tell me if I am incorrect because I seriously considered installing the scoop and louvres on my 96 hood.
Lance
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Your right, you just can't cut and install. That's way I said a "Good Body Shop". What my body shop does is to take the pieces that they cut out and cuts them into strips and glues them around the openings edge [underside]. This makes a ledge for the grilles & scoop to sit on/factory look!
I don't see how. I have a 1996 RT and the underside of the hood has the cutouts for the scoop and louvres.
However, the GenII hoood has a recessed "lip" to receive the scoop and louvres.
Basically, you cannot simply cut out the holes and mount the scoop and louvres...... if you notice the scoop and louvres mount "flush" with the surface of the hood.
Just my thought, tell me if I am incorrect because I seriously considered installing the scoop and louvres on my 96 hood.
Lance
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Your right, you just can't cut and install. That's way I said a "Good Body Shop". What my body shop does is to take the pieces that they cut out and cuts them into strips and glues them around the openings edge [underside]. This makes a ledge for the grilles & scoop to sit on/factory look!
The car I just bought is a '94 and has the gen II hood on it. the stock airbox has to be modified (ie: cut) to fit the naca duct, other than that it fits right in.. I consider it the best of both worlds.. great looking hood and the awesome sidepipes.
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Hoosier Daddy
Enthusiast
If I was in the market for a Gen 1 which I will never be. I would think rebuilt wreck if i saw a gen 2 hood on it!
FUSCUCLA1
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
If I was in the market for a Gen 1 which I will never be. I would think rebuilt wreck if i saw a gen 2 hood on it!
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I agree. I have to admit the GEN II hood does look great. Just yesterday I was looking at my car and thought it looked "old", and I think its mostly because of the smoothy hood. Its not just that it looks like a rebuild, but its not original anymore either.
Best part is since I have an RT, I can just add a GTS and that way I'll have the hood too.
If I was in the market for a Gen 1 which I will never be. I would think rebuilt wreck if i saw a gen 2 hood on it!
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I agree. I have to admit the GEN II hood does look great. Just yesterday I was looking at my car and thought it looked "old", and I think its mostly because of the smoothy hood. Its not just that it looks like a rebuild, but its not original anymore either.
Best part is since I have an RT, I can just add a GTS and that way I'll have the hood too.
GCHDEALER
Enthusiast
Craig 201,
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you can buy OEM hoods for $3,900? I'll take 10!
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If you read my post it says OEM "TYPE" Hood. Autoform states: "The Autoform OEM Type Hood comes primed and is available in both styles as printed above. This hood comes with an inner liner and uses your current hood mounting hinge system as opposed to the lightweight hood pins as listed above." $3900.00 Hope this helps Chad
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you can buy OEM hoods for $3,900? I'll take 10!
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If you read my post it says OEM "TYPE" Hood. Autoform states: "The Autoform OEM Type Hood comes primed and is available in both styles as printed above. This hood comes with an inner liner and uses your current hood mounting hinge system as opposed to the lightweight hood pins as listed above." $3900.00 Hope this helps Chad
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
If I was in the market for a Gen 1 which I will never be. I would think rebuilt wreck if i saw a gen 2 hood on it!
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I think you should consider ANY viper is a rebuilt wreck when you shop till you have it up on a lift and a tech go through it.. It's easier for people who are rebuilding a wrecked gen I viper to put a normal hood on em (cheaper too probably). Ones that scare me actually are the ones with numbers all over em.. or with engine mods who knows how hard they have been beat/ how many times wrecked on that nasty corner at the local raceway..
Anyways, it boils down to personal preference as far as looks. I bought my car to enjoy and drive and ultimately that is what matters.. to each their own
If I was in the market for a Gen 1 which I will never be. I would think rebuilt wreck if i saw a gen 2 hood on it!
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I think you should consider ANY viper is a rebuilt wreck when you shop till you have it up on a lift and a tech go through it.. It's easier for people who are rebuilding a wrecked gen I viper to put a normal hood on em (cheaper too probably). Ones that scare me actually are the ones with numbers all over em.. or with engine mods who knows how hard they have been beat/ how many times wrecked on that nasty corner at the local raceway..
jimandela
Enthusiast
Does anyone here have the center louver installed on theirs?
Pics would be cool!
love the center louver!
Pics would be cool!
love the center louver!
Foster1
Enthusiast
<FONT COLOR="Black">looks great, did you put the new Viper symbol on there too?</FONT c>
Foster1
Enthusiast
<FONT COLOR="Black">been going some work in paint after reading that some people think that the 97 RT/10 should have the new hood. Well, here it is, decide for yourself. I like it, but that's just me.</FONT c>
