Also - I've done some research on cheap temp sensing and I can send that info to you if you're interested. Involves a cheap ($12) sensor that can be daisy-chained and an Arduino.

 

That's ok. I already ordered the hood so no turning back now.

There is a good chance I end up with hood pins. They claim that all the oem hardware carries over from the original hood. If that is the case then I may be ok since we have double hood latches. Time and experimentation will tell.

 

Is anyone good with photoshop that can make the vents on the side of the hood match the carbon in the center of the hood? I might go that route, but I am having trouble picturing it. Thanks!