Could someone give me the quality & workmanship on these 2 hoods. I have around $500.00 to spend for a new hood but would like the best with possibly a funtional ram air kit. I don't have any idea on the cost of the AAD hood but I think the Cervani Hood is around 429.00 with the ram air running around 179.00. Also if anybody has photos of the Cervani hood I would like for them to e-mail me at asdeman@mmcable.com

Thanks,
Terry

 

Both can be made to be functional, but I would check into the weight of them. Wyldman says that his AAD hood weighs more than the stock one. In my world if it ADDS weight, it doesnt go on! Personally I like the AAD one. I had the Mahc style hood on my stang, looked good, bit when I saw a pic of it on a "L" I didnt like it. Its to "boxy" looking for the truck that is very "flowing" or smooth like our truck is. Tha AAD looks like it was made to follow the lines of our truck.

 

Fit and finish of the AAD piece is excellent. I had it on when we met in Norman last year. There is a ram air kit for it, but I have only seen it listed in the paperwork Autobahn sent me when I bought it.

I think any good, rigid fiberglass hood is going to be heavier than the stock aluminum hood from Ford. The weight difference is not vast, but it is appreciable.

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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
wyldman@houston.rr.com
Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99, NLOC #315
Best run to date 13.16 @104.8
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 100 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood; Cal-Tracs traction bars; Bassani headers, yow!

 

Wyldman: Your hood does look great but what is the price I'm try to stay out of my own pockets. I just need the price of the hood without the paint & installation fees.

Thanks,
Terry

 

Gentlemen, I am beginning to smell a rat here.

On one post, it is a $5000 paint job in a non standard color. In another, he is going to get some extra wheels and tires. Now, a $1000 hood setup

I think I know why Terry did what he did at the airport and the results thereof.

Smart sucker, ain't he?

Heee Heee Bill

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Bill Murray
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Hey all, Sal here. Wait until you guys see the hood I am working on for our 99 Nothing too crazy, but you musclecar guys will love it!! (hint, hint) It's not going to be a hood that I will sell, it's to make the PSP truck unique and stand out at the large Ford events.

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SAL
13.35@103mph
All stock with PSP 99 Lightning Chip and Filter Kit

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Bill: I actually argued for several days about getting the 29K they said the vehicle was worth, I don't think I could actually sell it for that much but GEICO jacked up the price so the repair would not meet their 60 to 65 percent value on totalling it. I would favor a Y2K silver bolt but they will not budge so you can bet I'm going to spend all 15 to 16K that the estimate warrants. My body shop guy left the suspension open on the estimate, so I will defintley make sure the beast handles perfect or I will be looking for a roush suspension. I'm just playing their insurance game to the best of my ability.

BTW, Bill I will be in Atlanta this week give me your number I would like to meet you & Moby. If the traffic isn't a standstill because of superbowl week there.

Sal you have a prototype you want to sell,hehe.

99.5 Lightning ??????????????????????????
Later,
Terry


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Terry,

As I recall, I paid $595 for the hood itself.

http://www.americanautodesigns.com/product.htm#benefit1

AAD's website still lists it at that price, sans ram air kit. I wish Autobahn had a website, I need to look into the ram air for the Black Beast.

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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
wyldman@houston.rr.com
Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99, NLOC #315
Best run to date 13.16 @104.8
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 100 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood; Cal-Tracs traction bars; Bassani headers, yow!

 

Terry:

Shop is 770-426-8800
Home is 770-426-8034

You are most welcome!!!!!

Bill