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hi rise hood
does anyone know if the aci hi rise hood or j+d hi rise hood fit the vette correctly?quality issues?i'm looking for one,on a limited budget,and don't want to have to spend a ton in body shop fees to correct any alignment issues.thanks.
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Originally Posted by jessem
does anyone know if the aci hi rise hood or j+d hi rise hood fit the vette correctly?quality issues?i'm looking for one,on a limited budget,and don't want to have to spend a ton in body shop fees to correct any alignment issues.thanks.
From my view point, haveing had the opportunity to see many, many after market hoods being installed, prep'ed, painted and adjusted for fit, Motor City does it best,
The initial price may seem steep, but if another hood is used and the fit, finish and adjustments are necessary, then you may find that the oversll cost of this so called less expensive hood is just so much bs.
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I've got the Motor City Mold hood and the fit and finish is just excellent. With the others, I have heard of the need for quite a bit of prep work to get it to fit just right.
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Originally Posted by jessem
does anyone know if the aci hi rise hood or j+d hi rise hood fit the vette correctly?quality issues?i'm looking for one,on a limited budget,and don't want to have to spend a ton in body shop fees to correct any alignment issues.thanks.
I see a lot of guys are pushing the Motor City Hood. Nice but expensive in my book. Your choice of course, but if money is an issue, go with the ACI hood. With the money you save, surely there is another mod on your list that you'll be able to buy!! Good luck with your choice!!
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I've had two different ACI hoods (currently the hi-rise) the first hood fit better than the hi-rise. A little sdjusting and it now looks great, took about 4-5 hours on it though! 
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yea,i think it'll be aci.cant do 1800 for just the hood right now.i like there hi rise w/the vents on the side anyway.thanks for the info.hey roadrage,how is that magnacharger under your hood?power in the low rpm's?
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Originally Posted by Scratch
I've had two different ACI hoods (currently the hi-rise) the first hood fit better than the hi-rise. A little sdjusting and it now looks great, took about 4-5 hours on it though!
I personally would like to get the Hi-rise Hood from Motor City, but the ACI is a great price.
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actually,it's a spectre works rear facia,and acp carbon fiber hood that i see in the mag.carbon fiber is nice.don't have 1800 to part with then pay for paint and install,as in mcm.wish i did!
