Gen. II Hood on Gen. I

[jasontiff]

I poked around and couldn't find anything on this.

Has anyone here put a Gen. II hood on a Gen. I? I've seen a couple of instances where an individual has retrofitted the brake vents and NACA duct on a smoothie hood on a Gen. I, but I was wondering if the entire hood is a direct replacement or if it takes some finessing and massaging. When I first inquired about it when I had just gotten my car, our local tech mentioned that the headlights would have to be moved in slightly, but other than that he didn't know if it could be done. If anyone has done this and could tell me what it entails I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[DDlesk06]

I've known many owners that have done this. It should be a direct replacement.

 

[plumcrazy]

bolts right on.

that and a set of wheels makes the GEN1 in my opinion.

 

[Joseph Dell]

What he said. Plus the side pipes.

The GA club president has a Gen1 with a factory hood that had provisions for the gen2 scoop, etc... but it was filled in from the factory! a Gen2 hood will go nicely with your Flux Capacitor.

JD

 

[jasontiff]

...and so begins my quest for a Gen. II hood. Thanks, guys!

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

What color do you need? I have a red Gen II available

 

[GTS Bruce]

I would NOT do it. I love the smooth custon look of the Gen 1. I own a Viper. A classic gen 2 GTS and would consider picking up a classic early no side windows gen 1 roadster. GTS Bruce

 

[newelly]

I thought about this for a while when i first got my 95..but now i wouldnt do it even though i like the look of the later hoods theres just something about those gen1 smooth hoods that grow on you

 

[jasontiff]

Ah, to each their own! The smooth hood has grown on me, but when I look at my car, the only angle that doesn't make me go "DAAAAAAAAMN..." is the front. I think the smooth hood dates the car, and I personally just like the way the NACA duct and brake vents break up the hood visually. I think it makes a beast of a car look even more aggressive. I know I'm messing with a classic, but since I have it to drive and not to sell I'm not worried about keeping it original.

I appreciate all of the input, guys!

 

[newelly]

very true in the end you have to do what makes you happy...driving these old ones is a blast though

 

[dave6666]

What he said. Plus the side pipes.

The GA club president has a Gen1 with a factory hood that had provisions for the gen2 scoop, etc... but it was filled in from the factory! a Gen2 hood will go nicely with your Flux Capacitor.

JD

So the conversion I'm doing on my '01 GTS to side exhaust is regression?

 

[ACELLR8]

Another option would be to contact Roger from US Exotics for one of his custom hoods. He can put the NACA Duct in it with or without the seems. Also, he can do the vents or add extra vents.

I have seen a few of his hoods first hand and they are truely remarkable. !

 

[jasontiff]

Here is another question; what is a good Gen. I hood worth, and what is a good Gen. II hood worth? I'm trying to figure out what I could sell mine for and what to expect to pay for a decent Gen. II. All things equal (condition, paint, etc.) what is each worth?

I've seen a few sitting around on the classifieds of both sites for quite a while, and they're reasonably priced ($4-5k). There aren't enough available of each to really make a conclusion, but it looks like both are worth about the same. What do you guys think?

 

[99 R/T 10]

I've been trying to sell my Gen I hood for while now. I have it at $2200 and no bites. Most seem to want the Gen II hood or the U.S. Exotics hood.