I'm surprised it was that far off. That's the first I've heard that complaint although I've seen some installed that rub the cowl slightly because they're too long. I think you're trading one set of headaches for another by going with the all FG hood. I seriously studied these and ultimately stuck with my steel hood - which has a boat load of hours in it.
Here's one post with pictures of the FG on steel hood:
http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=480519
I thought this hood was commissioned/made by Parts Place. I do know the wings come out of Canada and are a major POS.
John