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Old 12-30-06 | 03:30 PM
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How to tell an aluminum hood from a steel one?...

Just how much lighter is the aluminum hood from the steel one when you lift it up?

I think the FC they just got in my local U-pull-it may or may not have an aluminum hood (it's about the only part of the car that isn't beaten up).
Old 12-30-06 | 03:34 PM
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hit it with a magnet....
Old 12-30-06 | 03:44 PM
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If u got a steel one. Then its much lighter than that. There is a big difference. The magnet thing will work also.
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Also the hoop for the hood latch is rivited on the bottom of the hood instead of welded.
Old 12-30-06 | 03:56 PM
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It looked like it was bolted on there some how, but I could have sworn my S5's steel hood was the same way.

It felt lighter than my hood, but not by all *that* much... it may very well have been an aluminum one though.

I didn't have a magnet with me to check, though...
Old 12-30-06 | 04:56 PM
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why are you looking for the aluminum hood?
Old 12-30-06 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NJGreenBudd
why are you looking for the aluminum hood?
20 lb's off the front of the car...where it matters most.
Old 12-30-06 | 05:19 PM
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Lift the hood. That's all you need to do. The weight difference is incredible.
Old 12-30-06 | 05:22 PM
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20 lb's off the front of the car...where it matters most.
Does the steel hood even weigh 20lbs?
Old 12-30-06 | 05:29 PM
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it weighs about 50 lbs
Old 12-30-06 | 06:14 PM
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i have a steel t2 hood that i got off my front clip, and its a beast, theres an obvious difference as soon as you go to lift the hood
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Originally Posted by Nismonic
Also the hoop for the hood latch is riveted on the bottom of the hood instead of welded.
Heres some pics of what im talking about...

Aluminum hood


Steel hood


These are from two hoods I have. I'm not sure if this rivet thing holds true for all aluminum and steel hoods.

The weight difference is significant. I have 2 aluminum t2 hoods and one NA hood... I can pick these hoods up easily with one hand. The steel NA hood on my car now is a hassle to move by my self.
Old 12-30-06 | 06:28 PM
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omg are you serious? trust me you'll know..a steel one is actually heavy..i bet you could throw an Alum. one 30 ft lol good luck


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Old 12-30-06 | 09:59 PM
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haha. you guys just make too much sense.


the PINKY TEST

If you can lift the hood with your pinky then it's an aluminum. If your pinky bends significantly then you have a steel hood.

works for me and I have normal sized fingers.

If you fail at this test then do me a favor and stay away from a 7 because it will break down on you and you'll be one of those that will claim the rotary is unreliable.

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Old 12-30-06 | 10:20 PM
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I did not know until earlier today that TIIs even had steel hoods, i thought they all were aluminum.
Old 12-30-06 | 11:08 PM
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Old 12-30-06 | 11:17 PM
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I think the stock N/A hood is 56 pounds,and the Aluminum N/A hood is 23.I have them BOTH,and there is a BIG difference.the Aluminum hood,you could play FRISBEE with it!..And the Steel one?..well ..it makes a Good Sleigh!...I think the FAQ's (stickies) have the Info and Spec's you are looking for..
Old 12-30-06 | 11:26 PM
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my t2 came with an aluminum hood. its an 87, i didnt know that any t2's came with steel. the weight diference is rediculous, you will know the diference imediately. it's about half as light. pinky test sounds like a good way to me.
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