Call it an opportunity rather than a drawback, but it's important to note an unmodified stock hood can't be used with Tork Tech's supercharger due to interference at the blower pulley and leading edge of the case. Two options are available to remedy the situation, with one being an aftermarket cowl hood. Tork Tech has verified clearance with a Cervini's product, and others are expected to clear as well. You always liked the look of an aftermarket hood, right? On the other hand, a cheaper and arguably stealthier option would be to fit a Tork Tech hood scoop. Similar in looks to the factory scoop fitted to some New Edge GTs, the Tork Tech scoop is longer in order to cover the necessary reliefs you need to cut when using a stock hood. If your GT had a factory scoop, the seven existing mounting holes are reused, and only two more need to be drilled. If your car never had a scoop, nine total holes will be drilled according to Tork Tech's included measurements. The scoop sells for $199.99 in a bare urethane finish.
It's not unusual for small production changes to occur over the years of a given bodystyle, but the '99-'04 GTs seem to have an unusually large amount. Part of this is the two different variants of 4.6 Two-Valve engines used-Romeos and Windsors. Know what kind yours is when you place an order with Tork Tech, as the kit hardware has some minor, but important differences.
Fast Specialties offers a couple of identifying hints, involving valve cover bolt count and fuel rail crossover location. Romeo engines have 11 valve cover bolts per side, while Windsors have 13. Romeo engines have a fuel rail crossover at the rear only, while Windsors have crossovers at both the front and the rear. For the record, Tork Tech's company demonstrator is Windsor-equipped.