Automotive Hoods & Components

What This Category Covers

The Hoods & Components category groups together every part needed to replace, upgrade, or dress up a hood. Coverage spans full carbon fiber and fiberglass hood shells with styles like Demon, Sniper, Venom, and Redeye, OEM style Hellcat replacement hoods, functional and cosmetic hood vents, billet hood pin kits, and gas strut lift support hardware.

Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass Hoods

Full replacement hood shells in carbon fiber or fiberglass construction give Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 owners a lighter weight, aggressive styled alternative to a factory steel hood, often with integrated vent or window openings for heat extraction.

OEM Style Hellcat and Demon Hoods

OEM style hoods replicate factory Hellcat and Demon hood designs for owners upgrading a non Hellcat trim or replacing a damaged factory hood, matching factory mounting points and hinge locations.

Hood Vents and Scoops

Hood vents and scoops manage engine bay heat and, on functional designs, route additional air toward the intake or supercharger for a cooling benefit under sustained boost.

Functional Heat Extractor Vents

Functional vents on Demon Window, Redeye, and Sniper style hoods extract underhood heat from supercharged HEMI engines, which helps manage intake air temperature during repeated hard runs.

Cosmetic and Styling Vents

Cosmetic vent inserts and window style openings add an aggressive appearance to Charger, Durango, and Grand Cherokee builds without altering underlying airflow function.

Hood Pins and Strut Hardware

Billet hood pin kits and gas strut upgrades secure lightweight carbon fiber and fiberglass hoods and improve day to day usability compared to factory hinges and latches alone.

Billet Hood Pin Kits

Quick release hood pin kits add a secondary mechanical retention point for aftermarket hoods, which is especially important on lightweight carbon fiber and fiberglass panels running at higher speeds or on track.

Hood Struts

Gas strut lift supports replace tired factory struts or add powered lift assist to heavier aftermarket hood shells for easier daily access to the engine bay.

Platform Coverage

Hood components in this collection fit Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Trackhawk, and Redeye, Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat, Scat Pack, and Demon, Dodge Durango SRT and Hellcat, Ram 1500 TRX, and Chrysler 300, alongside additional coverage for Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Viper platforms.

Top Hood Brands

• Black Ops. Demon, Sniper, Venom, Paramedic, and CFR style hoods for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Charger and Durango
• Anderson Composites. Carbon fiber hoods for Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, Mustang, and Camaro platforms
• Seibon. Carbon fiber hoods for import and sport compact performance platforms
• APR Performance. Carbon fiber hood vents and fender vents for Mustang and Dodge Viper
• Mopar. OEM Hellcat replacement hoods and factory style hood hardware

How to Choose the Correct Hood or Component

• Confirm the exact year, make, model, and trim before ordering a hood shell
• Verify whether the hood requires a functional vent cutout to match your intake or supercharger setup
• Check material (carbon fiber vs fiberglass) against your budget and weight savings goals
• Confirm hinge and latch compatibility with your factory or aftermarket hood pin setup
• Verify paint or clear coat finish requirements before installation
• Match hood pin head size and mounting bracket to your specific hood thickness
• Check strut length and force rating against your hood weight
• Confirm whether underhood liner or insulation transfers from the factory hood
• Verify hood alignment and gap tolerances during test fitting before final installation
• Check local regulations if adding hood pins for track or show use

Common Questions

What is the difference between a functional and non functional hood vent?

A functional vent routes air out of or into the engine bay for a cooling or intake benefit, while a non functional vent is cosmetic and sealed underneath, adding styling without changing airflow.

Will a carbon fiber hood fit without modification?

Carbon fiber and fiberglass hood shells are designed to bolt into factory hinge and latch points on the specified platform, though minor fitment adjustment during installation is common with aftermarket panels.

Do I need hood pins with an aftermarket hood?

Hood pins are strongly recommended on lightweight aftermarket hoods as a secondary retention point, especially for vehicles driven at higher speeds or used on track where the factory latch alone may not be sufficient.

Can I paint a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood?

Fiberglass hoods can be painted to match factory color using standard automotive paint processes, while carbon fiber hoods are typically finished in clear coat to show the weave pattern rather than painted solid.

Do Demon and Redeye style hoods require cutting the fenders?

Most Demon, Redeye, and Sniper style hoods for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Charger are designed as direct bolt on replacements without fender modification, but always confirm against the specific listing.

What is a hood strut and when should it be replaced?

A hood strut is a gas filled cylinder that holds the hood open, and it should be replaced when the hood no longer stays open on its own or drops unexpectedly during engine bay access.

Are aftermarket hoods heavier or lighter than factory steel hoods?

Carbon fiber and fiberglass aftermarket hoods are typically lighter than factory steel hoods, reducing front end weight which can improve handling and reduce strain on hinges and struts.

Do hood vents help with engine bay heat on supercharged engines?

Functional hood vents allow trapped heat from a supercharged or turbocharged engine bay to escape, which can help reduce intake air temperature and heat soak during repeated hard driving.

What hood pin head size should I choose?

Common hood pin head sizes are 1.25 inch and larger, and the correct choice depends on your specific mounting bracket kit and the panel thickness of the hood being secured.

Can I install a hood shell myself?

Hood shell installation is DIY friendly for most enthusiasts with basic tools, though proper alignment, hinge adjustment, and paint matching for fiberglass hoods are easier with shop assistance.

Why Buy Hoods & Components from Black Ops Auto Works

Black Ops Auto Works stocks 619 Hoods & Components SKUs across hood shell, vent, pin, and strut categories with real fitment data, competitive pricing, and support from staff who build these vehicles themselves. Products are filterable by year, make, model, trim, engine, and drivetrain to confirm the correct application before ordering.

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