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Raptor-shape hood
2023 Ford F-150 Tremor · 5.0L V8
This decision is still open. 3 options are being compared, nothing has been ordered, and no manufacturer has been committed to. Where one option is marked as currently leaning, that's a preference at this stage — not a decision.
Gen 3 Raptor-shape carbon hood
TBD
Researching
Why this option
Completes the Raptor front-end profile and continues the exposed-carbon material language set by the fenders and bedsides.
Trade-offs
No source or part number identified yet. Matching weave and clear coat to the FiberwerX panels will be the deciding constraint, and may point back to a single supplier.
What it actually cost
Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.
Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.
Raptor-style carbon hood
Anderson Composites
Researching
Why this option
Established carbon body panel manufacturer with a broad Ford catalogue and consistent weave quality.
Where it currently stands
Nothing decided. The deciding constraint will be matching weave and clear coat to the FiberwerX fenders and bedsides.
What it actually cost
Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.
Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.
Raptor-style carbon hood
FiberwerX
Researching
Why this option
Would guarantee the weave and clear-coat match with the fenders and bedsides already ordered, from a single production source.
Where it currently stands
Availability of a Gen 3 Raptor hood in their catalogue still needs confirming. If it exists, matching material across all three panels is a strong argument for it.
What it actually cost
Not purchased yet — no cost recorded.
Cost, installation notes, and a verdict will be added here once this part is bought and fitted.
Vehicle this applies to
Fitment notes here are specific to this truck's configuration. Check yours before ordering.
- Vehicle
- 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Cab
- SuperCrew
- Bed
- 5.5 ft
- Rear axle
- 3.73
- Factory options
- Adaptive cruise, moonroof
- Target tire size
- 35 in
- Tow load
- 6,500 lb Airstream
- Front end
- Full OEM Raptor conversion planned
- Parts fitment
- Gen 3 Raptor spec
- Title
- Salvage — rear impact, both headlights, rear leaf springs