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Is a carbon fiber hood worth it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)' started by Jaimeschew, Feb 24, 2023.

  1. Feb 24, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    So i just got a lift kit and it severely affected my gas mileage and I read somewhere that a carbon fiber hood is lighter than the stock hood and can give you better mileage. Is this true?
     
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    2016Pro

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    It Won't make much of a difference
     
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    Not enough to ever pay for itself.

    You'll save more gas by slowing down a bit.

    Seriously, I doubt you'd even save .1 MPG
     
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    Thatbassguy, Feb 24, 2023
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    I highly doubt there would be any discernable difference.
    It would be maybe a 50 lb reduction? that won't affect MPG.
     
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    At least they got the part about a CF hood being lighter correct.
     
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