[biomed27]

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Buying a replacement hood and curious to know if there is a way to know if the hood is OEM or not. Is there some sort of marking or destination that sets it apart from aftermarket?

[im_an_alien]

If it's OEM (used) it should have various emissions labels underneath, often people don't bother with the labels on AM parts. The stamping and production marks will also be different, get a good pic of the underside and someone with a similar model will give you a pic to compare

[beefyman]

Are non-oem steel hoods even available? Given the cost of making a die and access to a suitably sized stamping machine, I wouldn't imagine anyone could justify making knock-offs unless making them in the tens of thousands.

Could be wrong on that though...

[biomed27]

There’s no vin number stamped correct?

[im_an_alien]

Originally Posted by biomed27

There’s no vin number stamped correct?

Not on the hood...