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Originally Posted by cerruto I don't know how useful the vents are. I would assume that witout a way to increase the air leaving the engine bay, it's mostly for

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Old 03-10-2012, 11:18 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I don't know how useful the vents are. I would assume that witout a way to increase the air leaving the engine bay, it's mostly for looks.
I will be painting mine also

The vents are useless where they are


Great Looking Hood btw
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I will be painting mine also

The vents are useless where they are


Great Looking Hood btw
You sir have the refined hood palette of royalty.
I figured as much about the ducts, at a stop heat does disperse from the bay much more quickly.
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+1 nice job OP and gives Trip's something to reference when he gets around to painting his!
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I am looking to paint my hood too. Please let know how much does it cost and where is the good paintshop? Nice hood and nice car.
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I am looking to paint my hood too. Please let know how much does it cost and where is the good paintshop? Nice hood and nice car.
The shop flat charged the rate to paint the front red/ clear, and the back flat black. All the work to fit the hood and swap all the parts. 450.






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