I just have to say, I cannot count how many times I've read a statement like that. For the record, not all fiberglass hoods need work to fit. When I bought a brand new fiberglass Turbo Daytona hood for my '84 Camaro, that sucker fit perfectly with zero fitment problems. The only "work" that needed done is the company left it to the buyer to fiber glass the screens to the hood (since some people might not want them). No rattles, no fender line issues, perfect fit with an aftermarket, fiberglass hood.

It's all in the manufacturer if it fits right or not.

 

Lov my MPD hood for sure and it is functional not just a pretty face

Now about MPD Eric peters makes the a tad wider than needed because (he told me) not all fender gaps are the same even on the same model car. Eric installed m7y hood himself. the sides needed to be "Shaved" down to fit. But other than that no other work need to be done prior to painting. Jeff @ Mason auto body told me my hood was one of the cleanest after market hoods he had seen just a water sanding and it was good to paint.

 

For what it's worth, I doubt anyone gains over 2hp with their "functional" hood. The MPD snakes so far and the box evens the pressure out anyway. For the extra $300 buy a cam or something worth it. "Functionality" of a ram air hood is about as good as the functionality of an electric supercharger. With cars that weren't made that way from the factory that is.

It's all personal opinion honestly. If you like the looks, get it. If you want to spend $300 for 2hp and look like everyone else including Cavaliers, get the MPD. Personally, I'll take the gain I get from my FWI over an MPD hood.

 

Granted you make some valid points Matt about functional and non-functional hoods with scoops. Yet my RAM air does provide a much needed source of cool air into the engine bay. We slotted the plenum in such a way to introduce fresh air directly onto the top of the engine, and the back side of the plenum was strategically slotted to evacuate hot air from under the hood , almost like a vacuum process. The normal RAM Air exit, additionally introduces cool air over the turbo and piping, helping them out in a small way to keep cooler. So while no HP performance gain, we do benefit with the added airflow. As you say, our scoop look is somewhat boring, I like the twin look to a degree, kind of like the WS6 Trans Am's. Mean looking

 

Wow. No need to debate. It's all a physical personal choice. I am a Transformers fan. So I have a few ideas about how go make YelloJAC look like an Autobot rolling out. The duel Hood scoops would be the nostrils. Then I would get 2 Dorsal fin antenna replicas, non functional, for the roof. I know it's. A little Geeky, But I know It'll look good. And if I can get those Nostrils to bring cool air down onto my intake Plenum then great.
I think both your cars look great, they speak of individuality, and that's the bottom line isn't it? To take a great car and make it your own.
If you guys could post these websites so i can look at some verity that would be appreciated.
I know 2 things. I don't want to throw a couple of plastic scoops on my car. Those look tacky. And like you guys, what ever I put on it will look good! ;-)

 

"It's all personal opinion honestly. If you like the looks, get it. If you want to spend $300 for 2hp and look like everyone else including Cavaliers, get the MPD. Personally, I'll take the gain I get from my FWI over an MPD hood."

Cavalier Matt? ouch

 

Who has the roof spoiler?

 

Ashley marie does

 

Haha yeah Cavalier, at least the 6th gen MPD hoods are. The 7th gen is different obviously. But they slapped that Camaro SS hood scoop on everything. I've seen it on S-10s, Cavaliers, saw a Grand Am with one once. But once I saw it on the Cavalier I said "F that hood in the A, I'll never buy that thing"

 

I can understand I even don't like the hood in above pic

Actually the 7th gen MPD hood came out before the 2010 Camaro