i read on the site that that hood is from that the 99 model would have to be converted to a hood prop. does anyone know if there is a way around that and make the hydraulic lifters work with that cowl hood?
Yes you have to convert to hood prop, and no it's not hard at all. Go to dealership, say you need the hood prop and the mounting stuff, and the thingys to hold it in place while not being used.