Gen 3 - Gen 4 hood swap

[rvansnick]

I know there is a thread on here somewhere, but cant find it. Looking to swap out Gen 3 hood for a Gen 4 hood and wondering if anyone can offer some advice. Would you go OEM or aftermarket? Thanks, Rick here in freezing cold Eastern Canada patiently waiting for spring.

 

[Nine Ball]

I put an OEM Gen 4 hood on my Gen 3 car. Fits exactly like the original hood did, perfect. I prefer the quality of the OEM hoods, they seem finished better and fit with more consistent gaps and curves.

 

[cowger]

I put an OEM Gen 4 hood on my Gen 3 car. Fits exactly like the original hood did, perfect. I prefer the quality of the OEM hoods, they seem finished better and fit with more consistent gaps and curves.

Ditto. Found a Gen4 OEM hood of the right color and it was a 15 minute bolt-on task. Easy.

 

[cubican]

OEM is the way to go, they fit perfect!!!!!

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[AbsolutHank]

Yup I have an OEM hood on my car. Fit is perfect...had to adjust the drivers side fender ever so slightly.

 

[anton28]

where do you guys find these OEM hoods? I search and search and come up with zip. LOL Unless they are new and bought from dealer.

 

[unreelviper]

Ditto on the Oem hood......perfect fit!!!!!

 

[cubican]

VPA has them. https://www.viperpartsofamerica.com/index.php/products/2008-2010-dodge-viper-srt10-hood-05030567ae

 

[webby]

VPA has them. https://www.viperpartsofamerica.com/index.php/products/2008-2010-dodge-viper-srt10-hood-05030567ae

I think VPA with the Venom discount is the cheapest I've seen for OEM.

 

[cowger]

where do you guys find these OEM hoods? I search and search and come up with zip. LOL Unless they are new and bought from dealer.

I found mine on eBay; they come up there from time to time. Depends on how much of a rush you're in. Set up a search and have it e-mail you with new items daily...

 

[JAY]

Did mine as well easy job , only hard part is colour matching , but a Good Shop should have no problem !

 

[DaDood]

I'd go with the big scoop aftermarket one from Vipair. Love the look.

 

[anton28]

Lucky me! Just bought an original gen 4 hood from a board member!

 

[slysnake]

I did the swap this fall and I like it a lot. I went OEM because a prefer the look. I don't know about the quality difference but the aftermarket ones I've seen are often described as a more aggressive look. I would say the center is a bit higher and the scoop a bit biger. people that have the aftermarket ones seem to like them. They certainly are cheaper and easier to find than the OEM ones.

Either way, you may have to buy the vent grills seperately, and they aren't cheap either.

 

[JAY]

I left the grilles out , prefer the look and it cools a little better .

 

[anton28]

I left the grilles out , prefer the look and it cools a little better .

I've seen a few pics without the grills and it looks a bit more mean!

 

[Canadian Snake]

Hey Jay, could you post a couple pictures of the hood from the front and maybe from looking out from inside the car? Do you have any problems with the airbox not sealing?

Any update rvansnick??

Thanks!

 

[VIPER R]

Did mine as well easy job , only hard part is colour matching , but a Good Shop should have no problem !

If you like the carbon fiber look the Seibon hood is a good choice. Just bolt it on and no painting issues. I have had mine for about 2 years and am very satisfied. I had it delivered to the house for about $1200.

 

[cowger]

I left the grilles out , prefer the look and it cools a little better .

Yup, me too. I like seeing bits and pieces of the engine under the vents...

 

[JAY]

Hope this works , Canadian Snake

 

[Canadian Snake]

Thanks Jay! That hood seems to have a larger **** compaired to my 04..I like it! BTW nice looking ride!

 

[JAY]

Thanx ! If you join the Ontario Viper Club , then you'll enjoy some Great Events !

 

[Cobraken]

I don't believe the grills are that obstructive. I put the grills in because without made the hood look unfinished and cheaper in my opinion.

 

[Canadian Snake]

Thanx ! If you join the Ontario Viper Club , then you'll enjoy some Great Events !

Love to make the events but I live too far away. 3000kms from Ont.

 

[HSSSSSS]

Love to make the events but I live too far away. 3000kms from Ont.

Do you live in BC?

 

[Nader]

Love the GenIV hood. I did like the Gen III hood but after installing the IV, it makes the III look dated. Here are some pics. Love it without the vents also.









Any what lies beneath....

 

[JAY]

Nice Ride !!! The Hood looks Great with out the Vents !!!

 

[2easy]

Man I love that look....want one. Waiting for Vipair to put them on sale.......hopefully....please?

 

[cowger]

Any what lies beneath....

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Beyond jealous. Curse all the miles that lie between here and VSP...

 

[anton28]

Those factory vents are so pricey. What are the alternatives?