C6 Corvette hoods may seem like a simple element of a car’s body structure, in most cases its function is to cover the engine compartment and most importantly during a collision become part of the complete structure to dissipate energy away from the passenger compartment. C6 Corvette hoods may feature an air induction system to direct fresh air to the air box for added horsepower, internal water control system preventing rain water from getting into the air intake system of the engine. Cut outs are also performed on the inner panel to reduce weight and insure the hood’s fold ability in the event of a frontal collision. Replacement hoods are readily available; many aftermarket collision parts will retain the cosmetic elements. It is important these components meet or exceed the original C6 Corvette hoods specification.

Strong C6 Corvette hoods are not desired; a hood that won’t fold will become a guillotine projecting itself in the passenger compartment. A properly designed hood will have rigid mounting points, a strong latch area and most importantly a weak center to permit it to fold. When designing a replacement hood the original hood needs to be analyzed and studied to determine how the new material will be able to perform the same way it was intended to. Crash testing every C6 Corvette hoods would be great, it makes it difficult in a low volume aftermarket to justify this cost, but the issue cannot be ignored.

C6 Corvette hoods are generally made of two skins, the outer panel and inner panel. The quality and design will determine the durability and worthiness of the hood. In its life a hood will go through thousands of cycles; road bumps, slamming, and various temperature oscillations are important while selecting the proper material composition to insure its performance on the long run. Composite C6 Corvette hoods are either shipped with gel coat or primer. This being said depending on the body panel quality a body shop may have to sand and prep the hood. Depending how a car is built and how well the C6 Corvette hoods are manufactured this can take from several minutes to an hour depending on the hood quality. C6 Corvette hoods can offer various performance gains, a performance hood can offer weight savings over stock, by doing so it can improve weight distribution, fuel economy, acceleration and top speed… design elements like air induction or “Ram Air” as most call it can improve engine performance. A hood can offer the required clearance for mechanical upgrades such as superchargers; they can also extract heat to keep engine temperature down. So basically it all depends what the designer is looking for… The purpose of the series is to explain how different hoods are made and mostly what to expect when making a purchase. This OEM quality C6 Corvette hoods are manufactured using the same process that SLP uses.

In theory aftermarket C6 Corvette hoods should replace the stock hood and be adjusted following the OE specs. The hood is designed to force cold air into the engine compartment, extracting unwanted heat. Manufactured from an OEM-quality resin transfer molding (RTM) process providing a stronger, more durable hood. An internal water control system is built into the hood, preventing rain and snow from getting onto critical engine components. OEM-style crush initiators are also molded into C6 Corvette hoods, typically not found in aftermarket fiberglass hoods.

Need more room under your hood for a new supercharger. Now you have the opportunity to obtain the ultimate hoods and accessories for your Corvette. C6 Corvette hoods are sold un-painted and will be shipped via truck freight.

SLP now offers an all-new C6 composite hood with functional hood scoop to fit 2005-08 Corvettes. This OEM quality C6 Corvette hoods are manufactured using the same process that SLP used when manufacturing over 52,000 Camaro SS, Firehawk and WS-6 specialty vehicle hoods for GM and its dealers. This aggressive, functional hood scoop will set your Corvette apart from the rest. The hood is designed to force cold air into the engine compartment, extracting unwanted heat. Manufactured from an OEM-quality resin transfer molding (RTM) process providing a stronger, more durable hood. SLP's C6 composite hood includes the following features: OEM styling, safety and performance benefits typically not found in aftermarket fiberglass hoods. OEM-style crush initiators are also molded into the hood, typically not found in aftermarket fiberglass hoods. Coated inner hood hardware with bump-stop receptacles. The hood is shipped to you (or your body shop) ready to prep, prime and paint.

Lingenfelter C6 Corvette hoods have a high quality fiberglass construction with a smooth finish on the underside to allow for a finished look. This hood also has a functional air inlet. Accepts factory inner hood liner (needs to be cut to keep hood scoop functional). This hood fits all 2005 to current Chevrolet Corvettes.

The Lingenfelter package includes the 725 horsepower 427 CID C5R engine with the new GEN-2 twin intercooled twin turbo package, Lingenfelter C6 Corvette exhaust system by Corsa Performance, Custom Caravaggio Connelly leather seats, console cover, shifter knob/boot, e-brake knob/boot, steering wheel a and unique body enhancements including Lingenfelter C6 Corvette hoods, Lingenfelter front spoiler, Lingenfelter side skirts and unique one piece rear fascia with Lingenfelter logo embossed (the embossed logo is only available on this special edition car). Carry your sense for detail under the hood with this Engine Cover Decal Package. Designed to highlight the center section of the vehicle which includes a custom cut-out for the C6 hood emblem. This 427 Hood Emblem celebrates the link between the high-tech LS7 engine and the big blocks of the past. This red hood emblem mounts without drilling. The faster the car, the better the C6 Corvette hoods work. C6 Corvette hoods are designed on a racetrack where aerodynamics is everything. Since air takes the path of least resistance, it now travels out the hood vent, creating a venturi effect, which relieves the pressure in the engine compartment and produces airflow around the engine and components. Most people don’t realize that the hood vents seen in most racecars to relieve the air turbulence from under the car, not just to vent heat.