Exchange hoods: from 99/00 to a 01+ ???

[shootz]

So, I have been driving around like an idiot with my messed up hood for 4 months now. Well, now that finals are over and I have money to work with, I'm going to fix things right. New front bumper (corksport), side skits(mazdastuff), rear skirt (ebay), spoiler (ebay), new fender (junkyard), and a new hood.

I just want to know if a newer hood will fit right. I like the look of the newer ones with the extra crease down the middle. The two models looks very similar, but the front lip might cause me trouble. It looks like it might stick out just a wee bit faurther on the newer ones.. but I'm not going to have a stock grille anyways...

So, question is, does anyone know if it matters for fitment (different headlights, engines, hood mounts, etc.) if I switch hoods? Thanks for all of your help.

shootz

[Kelly]

doesnt work.

[THEGOLDPRO]

yeah no.

[NegatiZE]

It will fit, but the front will either be longer/shorter and won't sit flush with the grille/headlights. I remember someone else trying the same thing a while back.