Having just installed an ATI Procharger on my C5, I wanted to change the hood. Understand, the ATI fits fine under the stock hood, but it is tight. In fact, the hood touches the air bridge coming up from the intercoolers. In addition, the ATI does sightly increase the engine operating temp. So, I wanted a hood to release the warmer air, to allow more clearence to the air bridge, but flow water away from the engine.
After looking at all the hoods available, I decided on the Motor City Mold hood. That choice was based on the non-aggresive look, relative low-profile, built-in drainage, and lightweight carbon fiber construction.
The installer told me the hood was a snap to install (two hours, including coffee break). When I delivered the car to the paint shop, my painter told me the hood was the best prepared and finished he had ever seen in an after-market hood.
The only 'mod' I've made to the hood was to plug the right-side drain hole. The right drain is directly above the supercharger. The silicone plug results in water being directed to the left (driver side) where it falls harmlessly between the motor and radiator.
The custom paint should be completed in a couple of weeks. I'll post pictures of the finished hood.
After looking at all the hoods available, I decided on the Motor City Mold hood. That choice was based on the non-aggresive look, relative low-profile, built-in drainage, and lightweight carbon fiber construction.
The installer told me the hood was a snap to install (two hours, including coffee break). When I delivered the car to the paint shop, my painter told me the hood was the best prepared and finished he had ever seen in an after-market hood.
The only 'mod' I've made to the hood was to plug the right-side drain hole. The right drain is directly above the supercharger. The silicone plug results in water being directed to the left (driver side) where it falls harmlessly between the motor and radiator.
The custom paint should be completed in a couple of weeks. I'll post pictures of the finished hood.
