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The Weapon · 07-19-2021, 11:36 AM

Happy to report my temps have dropped about 20*.

Took a drive in stop and go traffic it was about 100* out with about +65% humidity absolutely miserable and my water temps never went past 205*. Normally i'd be around 220-225 sitting in traffic even on a cool night.

Curious how much you cut the inner skin? I can see it at some angles and it kind of looks like sh!t, but i'm afraid to weaken the hood if i cut it more.

Also the rivets suck a$$. they kept breaking on me did you guys have that problem?

Did you use any kind of sealant or double side stick tape? I thought about it after the fact when i washed it saw how much water collected between the frame of the vents.

Thanks again
TW

Zingston · 07-19-2021, 12:59 PM

[QUOTE=The Weapon;4003254]Happy to report my temps have dropped about 20*.

Took a drive in stop and go traffic it was about 100* out with about +65% humidity absolutely miserable and my water temps never went past 205*. Normally i'd be around 220-225 sitting in traffic even on a cool night.

Wow, that's a nice temp drop! Thanks for sharing your results!

Rusty · 07-19-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Weapon

Happy to report my temps have dropped about 20*.

Took a drive in stop and go traffic it was about 100* out with about +65% humidity absolutely miserable and my water temps never went past 205*. Normally i'd be around 220-225 sitting in traffic even on a cool night.

Curious how much you cut the inner skin? I can see it at some angles and it kind of looks like sh!t, but i'm afraid to weaken the hood if i cut it more.

Also the rivets suck a$$. they kept breaking on me did you guys have that problem?

Did you use any kind of sealant or double side stick tape? I thought about it after the fact when i washed it saw how much water collected between the frame of the vents.

Thanks again
TW

Yes the hood is aluminum.

You have to cut through the bracing under the skin. No way out of it. You got 2 different rivets with the vents. The shorter ones are aluminum. The longer ones are steel. Use the short ones where you are just riveting through the vent and the skin. Use the longer ones where you are riveting through the vent, skin and bracing. I've been involved with about 7 sets of vent installs. Tip, if you can, just rivet through the vent and skin. Going through the bracing too is tough. You can go to a body shop and get some of the putty they use to hold body panels together and stuff it between the bracing and skin.

I make rain shields that go under the vent to help redirect most of the water. The water that goes through the vents get directed to the front of the motor. You still have air flow out at speed. They are held in place with zip-ties. I've made over 20 sets of them so far. Never had a negative comment on them. No buddy has said anything to me.

Z is 4 ZEBRA! · 07-19-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I hope you painted the cut edge's so they wouldn't rust

I believe that the stock 370z hood is aluminum, so it should not rust.

redondoaveb · 07-19-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z is 4 ZEBRA!

I believe that the stock 370z hood is aluminum, so it should not rust.

Oops, I don't know what I was thinking

I better delete my post before I get racked through the coals

THE BULL · 07-19-2021, 02:09 PM

On another note, any of y'all running undershields?

I feel as even aftermarket shields should have bigger louvers after the radiator. I installed a homemade shield and cooling efficiency took a small dip but hood doesnt dance at high speeds.

THE BULL · 07-19-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I hope you painted the cut edge's so they wouldn't rust

Isnt the hood Aluminum?

redondoaveb · 07-19-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

Isnt the hood Aluminum?

Yeah, I'm an idiot. Don't know what I was thinking

Hotrodz · 07-19-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Yeah, I'm an idiot. Don't know what I was thinking

LMAO, old man with sometimerz disease!

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redondoaveb · 07-19-2021, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LMAO, old man with sometimerz disease!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Wait, what were we talking about?

07-19-2021, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3372	Happy to report my temps have dropped about 20. Took a drive in stop and go traffic it was about 100 out with about +65% humidity absolutely miserable and my water temps never went past 205*. Normally i'd be around 220-225 sitting in traffic even on a cool night. Curious how much you cut the inner skin? I can see it at some angles and it kind of looks like sh!t, but i'm afraid to weaken the hood if i cut it more. Also the rivets suck a$$. they kept breaking on me did you guys have that problem? Did you use any kind of sealant or double side stick tape? I thought about it after the fact when i washed it saw how much water collected between the frame of the vents. Thanks again TW __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

07-19-2021, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	[QUOTE=The Weapon;4003254]Happy to report my temps have dropped about 20. Took a drive in stop and go traffic it was about 100 out with about +65% humidity absolutely miserable and my water temps never went past 205*. Normally i'd be around 220-225 sitting in traffic even on a cool night. Wow, that's a nice temp drop! Thanks for sharing your results!

07-19-2021, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
THE BULL Base Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 216 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 26849	On another note, any of y'all running undershields? I feel as even aftermarket shields should have bigger louvers after the radiator. I installed a homemade shield and cooling efficiency took a small dip but hood doesnt dance at high speeds.