Did you see Zip on last night’s Corvette episode of Car Warriors on the SPEED Channel (aired April 11, 2012)? Zip provided some of the quality Corvette Parts that were used to build a 1986 Corvette from scratch, in just 48 hours. The winning team’s car included a C4 Corvette Hi-Rise Fiberglass Replacement Hood from Zip – a part that received multiple compliments during the judging process.
This high-quality replacement hood offers substantial savings over the prohibitive cost of an original equipment piece, plus it gives you the exotic look of the high rise center. One-piece inner retainer is smooth-finished as from the factory. Exterior surface is gel-coated and ready for prep and painting. Uses original mounting hardware, lights and inner fenders.
Hi-rise hood features a 2 3/4″ rise in the center for additional clearance and is a fully functional cowl induction hood.
Not offered by any other manufacturer, this light weight show quality hood panel set replaces your factory hood pad and easily installs with silicone included. These Corvette Parts instantly transform your C5 into a unique show car by beautifully enhancing the engine bay. Crafted from mirror polished 304 stainless steel, this set will never tarnish or change color. Built to endure high engine heat. All American Car Craft products are proudly made in the USA.
If you are the owner of a 1977-1996 Corvette and your under hood lamp is not functioning; you may be able to repair it instead of replacing the entire unit. The C3/C4 Corvette Under Hood Lamp Mercury Switch, available from Zip Corvette, is located in the base of the bulb socket; and is only visible when the light bulb is removed. It will be apparent, upon inspection of the socket/assembly how the switch should be removed and replaced. Pay close attention to the direction in which the bullet-shaped end of this switch is installed. A mercury switch works on gravity; so, when the hood is opened, the metal liquid flows (inside the housing) and completes the circuit. If the switch is re-installed in the wrong direction – it will not make proper contact and the light will not turn on. This quick fix may just brighten up your Corvette’s engine compartment when you really need it.
We have multiple versions of the C6 ZR1 Corvette hood available but the one that really stands out is our C6 ZR1 Corvette Monster Hood. The monster hood fits all 2005 and up C6 Corvettes. With over 4″ of additional engine clearance above your Corvette’s stock hood, the monster hood is the largest hood on the market. The monster ZR1 hood will clear all superchargers including the Magnuson Magna Charger and undeniably show your Corvette has something special under the hood. The clear window as seen on the stock C6 ZR1 hood is not included, however if you are interested in a ZR1 replica hood with the clear window option you can read more here.
The ZR1 Corvette monster hood is manufactured using RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) technology. RTM technology creates a part of OEM quality by injecting fiberglass into a mold and then compressing it under high pressure. This manufacturing method creates a panel that is smooth on both sides with a consistent thickness across the entire surface. The controlled fiberglass/resin composition of RTM, reduces cure times and eliminates the possibility of “wet” parts being removed from the mold prematurely; all of which is impossible with the standard hand laying process. Panels are then trimmed using a CNC robotic water jet for a clean, smooth cut on every part. The result is a better fitting hood ultimately reducing body shop installation and fitment times.
ACS, the manufacturer of the ZR1 monster hood includes all OEM brackets mounted to the inner structure of the hood to insure a ready to bolt on part. The hood also has another feature not found in aftermarket Corvette hoods but is present on the stock hood, reinforcements at the rear of the hood for the hood bumpers and crash tabs. These brackets create the reinforcement necessary in a front end collision to cause the hood to fold in half instead of coming through the windshield.
Inspired by the Carbon Fiber World Challenge Hood, Zip Products is proud to bring to the Corvette industry a street design for your C6 Corvette. Partnered with ACS and ACP, this is an exact reproduction of the Corvette racecar hood but manufactured using RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) technology.
Corvette World Challenge Hood
RTM technology creates a fiberglass part of OEM quality. Fiberglass is injected into a mold and then compressed under high pressure. This manufacturing method creates a panel that is smooth on both sides with a consistent thickness across the entire surface. The controlled fiberglass/resin composition of RTM reduces cure times and eliminates the possibility of “wet” parts being removed from the mold prematurely; all of which is impossible with the standard hand laying process. Panels are then trimmed using a CNC robotic water jet for a clean, smooth cut on every part. The result is better fitting panel, reducing body shop installation and fitment times.
The new World Challenge Corvette Hood features OEM brackets mounted to the inner structure to insure a ready to bolt on part. The hood has another feature not found in most aftermarket Corvette Hoods but is present on the stock hood, reinforcements at the rear of the hood for the hood bumpers and crash tabs. These brackets create the reinforcement necessary in a front end collision to cause the hood to fold in half instead of coming through the windshield. ACS is an OEM manufacturer producing hoods for the SLP Camaros and the GT-40 FORD. Their excellent craftsmanship will guarantee a great looking, and excellent fitting Corvette Hood.
ZR1 Corvette Hood W/O Window
The second hood is a replica of the latest 2009 ZR1 Corvette Hood. Also designed and manufactured by ACS using the same RTM technology. Now you can install a quality ZR1 high rise hood on your C6 Corvette. At just a fraction of the cost from the dealer ($5700), the new ZR1 Corvette Hood is available with the clear poly-carbonate window or without. Purchasing the ZR1 hood with the clear window would be great for additional modifications down the road such as removing the window, painting the window, adding a louvered section and more. The smooth finished ZR1 Corvette Hood without the clear window has the exact same shape and curves just without the clear poly window.
