HOOD CORVETTE C7
C7 Corvette hood inventory is divided into three distinct factory tiers and high-end carbon fiber aftermarket options.
1. C7 Factory Hood Hierarchy
While all C7 hoods are made of lightweight Carbon Fiber (a first for the standard Corvette), the shapes are functionally different to accommodate varying engine heights and cooling needs.
| Model | Part Number (OEM) | Design Feature | Fitment Notes |
| Stingray / Z51 | #84167868 | Low profile, flat vent. | Fits all 2014–2019 Base/Z51 models. |
| Z06 / Grand Sport | #84167867 | “The Bulge”: Higher center to clear the LT4 supercharger. | Features a distinct vent divider. Fits GS/Z06 perfectly. |
| ZR1 | #84435967 | “Halo” Hood: Open center design. | The supercharger lid actually pokes through the hood. |
2. Premium Component: The Hood Vent
In the luxury resale market, a “Complete” hood should include the Hood Vent Insert. These are often sold separately as upgrades.
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Carbon Flash (OEM): The standard metallic black finish (#23443956).
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Visible Carbon Fiber: A common 3LT or Z07 package option. Authentic GM carbon vents (like those from Anderson Composites) retail for $700 – $800.
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Z06 vs. Stingray Vent: The Z06 vent is wider and has a “spear” divider in the center. They are not interchangeable between the different hood types.
3. Aftermarket “High-Rise” & Carbon Options
For clients looking for more aggressive cooling or a “supercar” aesthetic, several manufacturers dominate the 2026 market:
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LG Motorsports (High Rise): Features a much larger cowl and louver openings for maximum heat extraction on track-built Z06s.
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Anderson Composites (Type-OE): A direct replacement in 3K Twill carbon fiber. Lighter than the factory painted hood and provides a show-quality weave.
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DarwinPRO (IMP Style): Offers a “transparent” window option (polycarbonate) so owners can display the supercharger lid without the full ZR1 conversion.
4. Inventory & Shipping for Buy Mustang parts Ltd
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The “Weight” Advantage: Because these are carbon fiber, they are surprisingly light (approx. 15–20 lbs), but they are extremely brittle at the corners.
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Paint Codes: When sourcing used units, “Arctic White” (WA8624) and “Torch Red” (WA707P) remain your highest-turnover colors.
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Shipping Warning: Never ship a C7 hood without reinforced wooden crating. The pointed “nose” of the hood is the most common point of transit damage; standard cardboard will not protect it from a drop.
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