Cincinnati Composites - Are they any good?

2FastLX · 05-21-2001, 11:17 AM

I saw this hood on their site...

This is the hood I want but nobody else makes it. I have heard these guys have increased the quality of their hoods and was wondering if anyone else has ordered one recently that could tell me what they thought of the quality and fit when they got it.

Thanks!

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

Indiana Stangers Association
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

kystang86 · 05-22-2001, 08:43 AM

you get what you pat for. they are cheaper for a reason. i bought one for my 86' the fit is ok, but it took over 10 hours to get the waves out of it so i could spray it. i called them and thet told me to ship it back and they would send me another one,,no thanks next time i will buy cervines..my .02$

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86 gt 3.73's,underdrives welds, pro-5.0 shifted chip, daily driver

Coupe Devil · 05-22-2001, 10:14 AM

I want the same hood for my stang but they are the only company that makes it. All I have heard is bad news out of that company. I have found an alternate yet effective idea.
Check out www.bansheeperformance.com , I know its not a cowl hood but it offers something that not many others have. It's more exoensive but its functional.

Pony Power Forever

2FastLX · 05-22-2001, 10:22 AM

If I was going to buy a ram air system like that it would be a Cervini's Ram Air hood. They have a similar setup and it looks better IMO. I have heard that Cincinnati Composites redid their molds and are now putting out a better quality hood. Anyone else have any info on this?

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

Indiana Stangers Association
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

Stang_ROTY · 05-22-2001, 11:46 AM

I went to AGE Classic and had no problem. However, I don't know if they have your design. Pick up a copy of the new 5.0 and try checking out Cobra Auto designs. they're cheap

Fostang · 05-22-2001, 03:33 PM

In the mustang corral I went to the classified section. There I read about a guy that needs something like 15 people to sign up with him so they can have the exact same hood like cinci-crap one but made by another manufacture that has way better quality. The guy bought the hood from cinci-crap and threw it away. That's why he's having them made. The price was a little steeper than cinci-crap but if the quality is good then I'd pay for it. Something like $440 I think.

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67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s

2FastLX · 05-23-2001, 06:21 AM

Do you have a direct link to that post Fostang?

I've been thinking of just getting a Cervini's 4" cowl and having the scoop made into it by a friend who does a lot of fiberglass work. I've seen his work and it is good, but when you do stuff like that on fiberglass the seams usually start to show in time and even crack a little. Anyone else tried this?

I guess I could just get a regular cowl if nothing else but I really want something different. I wonder if Cervini's would do a custom hood like this?

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

Indiana Stangers Association
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

David735 · 05-23-2001, 12:43 PM

Im with KYstang,you get what you pay for

2FastLX · 05-23-2001, 02:18 PM

That's kinda what I figured. It really sucks though because I want that hood!

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

Indiana Stangers Association
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

rtz · 05-23-2001, 02:40 PM

2FastLX, if your feeling lucky, and don't mind taking a chance, I'd go ahead and get that hood from CC. I emailed them about their quality, so they know that we know about their poor quality. Maybe they have since rectified the problem.

When you order yours, tell them you want one that's hand picked and the best one they have, because if it's of poor quality, your going to let everyone know about it...

SlowStang2 · 05-28-2001, 09:38 PM

I have the 94 Cobra R Ram Air Hood 2.5". I gotta tell you, I had one before this one. They said you can use the stock hood hold down. Well they were right. At least for a while... My hood flew up and destryoed the windshield while destroying itself. I may be a fool for getting another one, but I love the look. This time I have hold down pins which I hate. I like my hood, but do I recommend them? HELL NO.

Fox Body · 05-28-2001, 10:26 PM

Hmmm. (sigh). I'm sorry to hear this about CC since CC and Motion Performance Parts are the only 2 manufacturers (I know of) who make 4" cowl induction hoods for '79 - '82 Mustangs.

Well then, has anyone bought a hood from Motion? Only choice I get is between CC and Motion. Prices are about the same so now I'm looking at quality, I can't screw around with my money and time.

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'79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl
Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

2FastLX · 05-29-2001, 09:45 AM

I may drive over there and let them test fit one on my car.

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

Indiana Stangers Association
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

89LXCarb · 05-29-2001, 09:57 AM

if I were you I would drive down to their shop and pick one out yourself. That's what I wish I did when I bought my hood. I have the exact same hood and it looks good now. after about a day's worth of sanding to get all the waves out.

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4 cyl converted to V8
306 auto 512" lift cam edelbrock intake holley dp carb ported gt40 heads 373's 4 wheels discs
1/4 mile times commming soon
hoping for high 12's

jays306LX · 05-29-2001, 10:47 AM

another thing one might want to try is keep orignal hood and have a scoop made on to it may cost less. And the down size is the weight i guess but just depends on how u want to go i kept my 84 hood an dhad a pro stock scoop put on it and painted..

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84 lx coupe 75 truck block .030 over trw 10-1 pistons comp magnum 280h .512 .512 lift with 230 duration.. early casting heads 1.94 1.60 valves 58 cc chambers harland sharp rockers 1.6 air gap intake with mild porting holley 600 vac seconderies 2 inch open spacer. built man c-4 with PI 2800 sthall 8.8 strange spool 3.73's moser 31 spline still building the rest going for high to mid 11's

QUIN · 05-29-2001, 11:02 AM

i have heard they are getting better, but i am also about to buy a hood and am going through the same issue's. i was prepared to get a harwood 4" but my buddy said to check out C.C. because theya re supposed to be getting better. they are MUCH cheaper.
keep this post alive. hopefully someone will have some more recent info on them.
Q

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Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intak,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,180*therm,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims

See my engine on user rides.

I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

Fox Body · 10-15-2001, 05:59 PM

Anymore news as to the quality of these hoods. ...and shipping, service, quality, etc????

-----------------------------------------
351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX begins!!!

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

429mustang · 10-15-2001, 06:37 PM

I read a review on stangnet.com about Cincinnati Composites, there were nothing but bad things said about their quality. I need a 4 or 5 inch full length hood for my 86 mustang, and their one of the few companies I've found that make one for my year, but after all I've heard I'd never buy from them. If anyone knows a good company to get a 5 inch full length for an 86 let me know.

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86 Mustang GT w/pretty stock 93 5.0 (e-cam,pulleys,injectors, throttlebody,h-pipe,headers) Swapping out the 302 for a 514 stroker(was a 429)-cobrajet heads, solid roller cam, victor intake, TKO II trans, 3.73's w/axles&c-clip eliminaters.

95Convert · 10-15-2001, 07:56 PM

I can't account for Cincinnati Comp, but I just ordered the same hood for my '95 GT from Design Concepts, and it was perfect. I have had a Cervini's hood as well, and the DC hoods quality was every bit as good as theirs. You can see a pic of the hood at http://home.earthlink.net/~cbzfan

Hope this helps.

Fox Body · 10-15-2001, 08:01 PM

Only Motion Performance Parts and CC make the hood I need for '79-82 Mustangs. Cervini's and No one else makes it. But I can't get any info/reviews on the quality of Motion's hoods.

-----------------------------------------
351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX begins!!!

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

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05-21-2001, 11:17 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Cincinnati Composites - Are they any good? I saw this hood on their site... This is the hood I want but nobody else makes it. I have heard these guys have increased the quality of their hoods and was wondering if anyone else has ordered one recently that could tell me what they thought of the quality and fit when they got it. Thanks! ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-22-2001, 08:43 AM	#2
kystang86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: frankfort,ky Posts: 54	you get what you pat for. they are cheaper for a reason. i bought one for my 86' the fit is ok, but it took over 10 hours to get the waves out of it so i could spray it. i called them and thet told me to ship it back and they would send me another one,,no thanks next time i will buy cervines..my .02$ ------------------ 86 gt 3.73's,underdrives welds, pro-5.0 shifted chip, daily driver

05-22-2001, 10:14 AM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I want the same hood for my stang but they are the only company that makes it. All I have heard is bad news out of that company. I have found an alternate yet effective idea. Check out www.bansheeperformance.com , I know its not a cowl hood but it offers something that not many others have. It's more exoensive but its functional. Pony Power Forever

05-22-2001, 10:22 AM	#4
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	If I was going to buy a ram air system like that it would be a Cervini's Ram Air hood. They have a similar setup and it looks better IMO. I have heard that Cincinnati Composites redid their molds and are now putting out a better quality hood. Anyone else have any info on this? ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-22-2001, 11:46 AM	#5
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I went to AGE Classic and had no problem. However, I don't know if they have your design. Pick up a copy of the new 5.0 and try checking out Cobra Auto designs. they're cheap

05-22-2001, 03:33 PM	#6
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	In the mustang corral I went to the classified section. There I read about a guy that needs something like 15 people to sign up with him so they can have the exact same hood like cinci-crap one but made by another manufacture that has way better quality. The guy bought the hood from cinci-crap and threw it away. That's why he's having them made. The price was a little steeper than cinci-crap but if the quality is good then I'd pay for it. Something like $440 I think. ------------------ 67'fastback-Edelbrock carb,intake,cam,valve springs.Rhode lifters, CompCam rocker arms, windage tray,cerama coated headers,dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4,tci stall converter,perma cool electric fan,aluminum water pump,griffen aluminum radiator,accel 8.8 cable,wide cap distriburator,magnetic pick up,v-matic hurst shifter,edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump,ignitor coil,solid motor mounts,magna racing suspension,poly urathane bushings,under rider traction bars, comp. eng. s

05-23-2001, 06:21 AM	#7
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Do you have a direct link to that post Fostang? I've been thinking of just getting a Cervini's 4" cowl and having the scoop made into it by a friend who does a lot of fiberglass work. I've seen his work and it is good, but when you do stuff like that on fiberglass the seams usually start to show in time and even crack a little. Anyone else tried this? I guess I could just get a regular cowl if nothing else but I really want something different. I wonder if Cervini's would do a custom hood like this? ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-23-2001, 12:43 PM	#8
David735 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: gainesville, FL USA Posts: 2	Im with KYstang,you get what you pay for

05-23-2001, 02:18 PM	#9
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That's kinda what I figured. It really sucks though because I want that hood! ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-23-2001, 02:40 PM	#10
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	2FastLX, if your feeling lucky, and don't mind taking a chance, I'd go ahead and get that hood from CC. I emailed them about their quality, so they know that we know about their poor quality. Maybe they have since rectified the problem. When you order yours, tell them you want one that's hand picked and the best one they have, because if it's of poor quality, your going to let everyone know about it...

05-28-2001, 09:38 PM	#11
SlowStang2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Stuart, FL, US Posts: 147	I have the 94 Cobra R Ram Air Hood 2.5". I gotta tell you, I had one before this one. They said you can use the stock hood hold down. Well they were right. At least for a while... My hood flew up and destryoed the windshield while destroying itself. I may be a fool for getting another one, but I love the look. This time I have hold down pins which I hate. I like my hood, but do I recommend them? HELL NO.

05-28-2001, 10:26 PM	#12
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hmmm. (sigh). I'm sorry to hear this about CC since CC and Motion Performance Parts are the only 2 manufacturers (I know of) who make 4" cowl induction hoods for '79 - '82 Mustangs. Well then, has anyone bought a hood from Motion? Only choice I get is between CC and Motion. Prices are about the same so now I'm looking at quality, I can't screw around with my money and time. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup w/ 4" Cowl Stock 5.8L, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

05-29-2001, 09:45 AM	#13
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I may drive over there and let them test fit one on my car. ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-29-2001, 09:57 AM	#14
89LXCarb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA Posts: 267	if I were you I would drive down to their shop and pick one out yourself. That's what I wish I did when I bought my hood. I have the exact same hood and it looks good now. after about a day's worth of sanding to get all the waves out. ------------------ 4 cyl converted to V8 306 auto 512" lift cam edelbrock intake holley dp carb ported gt40 heads 373's 4 wheels discs 1/4 mile times commming soon hoping for high 12's

05-29-2001, 10:47 AM	#15
jays306LX Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: knoxville,tenn,usa Posts: 163	another thing one might want to try is keep orignal hood and have a scoop made on to it may cost less. And the down size is the weight i guess but just depends on how u want to go i kept my 84 hood an dhad a pro stock scoop put on it and painted.. ------------------ 84 lx coupe 75 truck block .030 over trw 10-1 pistons comp magnum 280h .512 .512 lift with 230 duration.. early casting heads 1.94 1.60 valves 58 cc chambers harland sharp rockers 1.6 air gap intake with mild porting holley 600 vac seconderies 2 inch open spacer. built man c-4 with PI 2800 sthall 8.8 strange spool 3.73's moser 31 spline still building the rest going for high to mid 11's

05-29-2001, 11:02 AM	#16
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	i have heard they are getting better, but i am also about to buy a hood and am going through the same issue's. i was prepared to get a harwood 4" but my buddy said to check out C.C. because theya re supposed to be getting better. they are MUCH cheaper. keep this post alive. hopefully someone will have some more recent info on them. Q ------------------ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intak,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,180*therm,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

10-15-2001, 05:59 PM	#17
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Anymore news as to the quality of these hoods. ...and shipping, service, quality, etc???? ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX* begins!!!* "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-15-2001, 06:37 PM	#18
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	I read a review on stangnet.com about Cincinnati Composites, there were nothing but bad things said about their quality. I need a 4 or 5 inch full length hood for my 86 mustang, and their one of the few companies I've found that make one for my year, but after all I've heard I'd never buy from them. If anyone knows a good company to get a 5 inch full length for an 86 let me know. ------------------ 86 Mustang GT w/pretty stock 93 5.0 (e-cam,pulleys,injectors, throttlebody,h-pipe,headers) Swapping out the 302 for a 514 stroker(was a 429)-cobrajet heads, solid roller cam, victor intake, TKO II trans, 3.73's w/axles&c-clip eliminaters.

10-15-2001, 07:56 PM	#19
95Convert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 123	I can't account for Cincinnati Comp, but I just ordered the same hood for my '95 GT from Design Concepts, and it was perfect. I have had a Cervini's hood as well, and the DC hoods quality was every bit as good as theirs. You can see a pic of the hood at http://home.earthlink.net/~cbzfan Hope this helps.

10-15-2001, 08:01 PM	#20
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Only Motion Performance Parts and CC make the hood I need for '79-82 Mustangs. Cervini's and No one else makes it. But I can't get any info/reviews on the quality of Motion's hoods. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter. Only a couple of weeks b4 Project FOX* begins!!!* "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body