I don't think we're on the same page. Imagine lowering the engine to compensate for the supercharger. That's a significant drop in height. What's attached to the engine? Transmission, all hoses, ac lines, and exhaust. In addition you're suggesting a whole new header design (not manifold), in a limited space area already. That cost in R&D and then manufacturing would raise all costs astromically, and honestly will not work due to the transmission sitting lower too changing all angles of shifter engagement and operation angle of the driveshaft. Let's not suggest them to reinvent the wheel. Body shops are experienced in fileting fenders to provide non-functional clearance for the stance crowd. A 2 inch tapered raise in the middle of the hood will be a walk in the park and an easier mod than what you're (possibly?) proposing.

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I check this post like everyday. I need something to keep me busy.. updates?


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Yeah, same here. Getting a little concerned at how high the price is going to go now that the hood is in there too. I do like the fact that you can install/remove quickly. That could make it more California friendly. I'm getting the feeling they're backing off pursuing CARB compliance.

Its getting close guys...trust me nobody is more excited for this than me right now. I spoke to Bobby a couple days ago and they're rounding 3rd base right now

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My last resort (if its cheaper option) would probably grab a used hood off the yard somewhere so i can do a first try of chopping away. Spray or wrap it black. I would love to get it resprayed oem but i havent have much luck of anyone matching the chicane yellows..off topic but ive tried 3 different oem color pens. They all come out a darker- almost orange.

If they have to drop the power down to near stillens to get CARB, i would still consider it in hopes that the parts could be swapped out per stagekit.
I havent read anything good yet from stillen out of the box.
Ive stopped the bolt ons after g3 and an ark exhaust after i saw this announcement.
I was getting ready for some FBO, but thAt cost per/hp is :/.

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I've got a Seibon carbon fiber hood, hopefully there is a way I can modify it, curious to see what options there are as I'm very excited about this kit as long as it's priced right.


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Hey guys, I am still waiting on a hood donor to come in. Supposed to ship out Friday... so I should have it in a week. They are most definitely going to get carb approval. But first they need to get the kit launched to support the costs of the carb approval process.

Bullitt Do you have any other concepts you can share on the good?


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I am going to do physical mock ups next. If this hood doesn't work I will be looking to trade with someone who has a VIS ams hood. That's my back up donor hood.

With the price of adding a hood + cost of the kit, what would be the pros / cons of going stillen and then air to air? The stillen kits are cheaper now (I believe Enjuku has them for $6500 - $7000. Then another $1500 for air to air?

Simply inquiring because I've considered SC. Not my intention to derail the thread or bash what RJ is doing.

I hope the AMS is what you use since it's what I have. And hey Georgia isn't too far from where I live.

Why not FLy1 AMS. It is the exact copy of Amuse hood. VIS is not quite the same.

You can count the number of 500whp stillen kits on one hand. They are $8k+ then you have to spend another $3k to get everything sorted to come close to 500whp. The stage 1 fully turn key is less and will hit 500whp out of the box. Just saying... plus it's all billet!!! No cast parts!

I wasn't going to amuse that comment to derail the thread but since we went here... Ill just put down the complete facts so it is out there.

The stillen kit is more difficult to make power and will max out. The PD blower will make that power out of the box and sounds like it can make into the 600's with some additional cooling and fuel mods for more money.

Stillen kit = $6500 new
A2A w/ Tial = $1700
Ecutek and Map sensor = $400
Si trim = $400
9psi pulley = $120
Return kit = $750

Total = Just under $10k

RJM kit = Just under $10k
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Hood = $?
Shipping for hood = $?
Paint hood = $400 to $700
Look of hood = ?

If I had a choice I would go with the PD blower....once it is proven. :tiphat:
Why? Power capability of up to 600+whp (tbd) and because I have had both systems and I prefer how the PD performs over a centri blower. However, some people like the linear power band of a centri. Also, some people like others to know they are supercharged. The centri with that Tial will for sure let people around you know. Others get annoyed by it.

Personally, the whine of a PD blower under WOT is what does it for me though.

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Hood in CF - $1000
Shipping in US - $200