Hood Replacement Options

Hi all,

I own a 2016 EcoBoost w/PP, and had a mishap recently where a family member in their lifted Jeep backed into the front of my car. (No harsh words, please, everyone is fine except for the car). There is some very minor scrape/dent damage to the front fascia that you can't really see except in the correct light, but there is a very sizable dent in the hood. There's a picture attached (not great light, but it gets the message across).

Anyway, just wondering if anyone can point me to the right place to get a replacement for this hood. And if anyone has suggestions for possible cosmetic upgrades, I may make lemonade out of these lemons and try something with my until-now stock car! Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

(This car is cursed, I've already had a complete bumper replacement after getting rear-ended two weeks after getting it. My wife says I should just sell it and get a 2018 when they come out)

listen to your wife....when my wife said go and place the order on our 2015 i went up to the dealership the next day.....dont let her change her mind....
be like Nike and "just do it!"

im waiting for those words also... "when the 18 comes out go ahead and order one"

If you consider a replacement hood, I got the Cervini's Stalker hood and love it! I bought it pre-painted so it was VERY easy to replace. The fit and finish are perfect and it really makes the car stand out.

jbailer said:

If you consider a replacement hood, I got the Cervini's Stalker hood and love it! I bought it pre-painted so it was VERY easy to replace. The fit and finish are perfect and it really makes the car stand out.

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How much harder is it to see out of the windshield now?

Ebm said:

How much harder is it to see out of the windshield now?

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Not at all. I was a little concerned about that too because the front end of the Mustang is already a bit high. I was happy to see that it really made no difference. Someone else asked the same question and asked if I'd take a picture. Unfortunately I didn't save the picture but I did post it here somewhere. Most likely in the cosmetic section.

jbailer said:

If you consider a replacement hood, I got the Cervini's Stalker hood and love it! I bought it pre-painted so it was VERY easy to replace. The fit and finish are perfect and it really makes the car stand out.

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I don't normally like aftermarket hoods, since they are usually over the top (no pun intended), but this one looks great! It follows the logical flow of the rest of the car's lines while finding a way to enhance the front of the car without making it look absurd.

Do you have a picture of the underside? :cheers:

Ground Speed said:

I don't normally like aftermarket hoods, since they are usually over the top (no pun intended), but this one looks great! It follows the logical flow of the rest of the car's lines while finding a way to enhance the front of the car without making it look absurd.

Do you have a picture of the underside? :cheers:

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I agree for all the same reasons. It kept all the factory body lines, just completing the scoop and making it functional. They even have the underside air diverter for it to direct thee air to an open air intake. The hood vents are similar to the GT vents, functional and in my opinion placed in a better spot for looks and function.

I haven't taken a picture of the underside of the hood yet. I'll try to take one soon and post it if I remember. They offer the choice of having the underside painted also or they by default gel coat black.

jbailer said:

If you consider a replacement hood, I got the Cervini's Stalker hood and love it! I bought it pre-painted so it was VERY easy to replace. The fit and finish are perfect and it really makes the car stand out.

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I really love this hood, do you think I can transfer my blinker vent to this hood??

Are you looking for a Magnetic color hood and located any near Sacramento, CA? If so, I actually have an OEM one from my 17 GT. I just haven't got around to get pictures with a Post-It on it for sell on here yet.

Gigantor said:

I really love this hood, do you think I can transfer my blinker vent to this hood??

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I think so. My car didn't have them so I skipped that part of the instructions but the instructions have information on what to do with them. Here's a link to the Install Instructions

jbailer said:

If you consider a replacement hood, I got the Cervini's Stalker hood and love it! I bought it pre-painted so it was VERY easy to replace. The fit and finish are perfect and it really makes the car stand out.

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BAD ASS!!

I like the one slit hood. The ones with two always makes me think I'm looking up someone's nose!!
I just wish they would put some kind of mesh in the opening.

American muscle has a few options

http://www.americanmuscle.com/2015-mustang-hoods.html#2015-mustang-hoods-shopby1

jbailer said:

I think so. My car didn't have them so I skipped that part of the instructions but the instructions have information on what to do with them. Here's a link to the Install Instructions

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Thanks, the blinker vent can be used

jbailer said:

I think so. My car didn't have them so I skipped that part of the instructions but the instructions have information on what to do with them. Here's a link to the Install Instructions

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Is the front slit functional? adjustable louvers?

Gigantor said:

Is the front slit functional? adjustable louvers?

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The louvers do not adjust but are functional.

The scoop is functional and even better, Cervini has just released the air diverter to dump that air right where an open air intake would go.

http://www.cervinis.com/-2015-2017-mustang-ram-air-duct-fits-cervinis-1233.html#prettyPhoto



Oh, and there's a picture of the underside of the hood!