Heat soak - vented hood options that are not "louvered"

DIGItonium · 11-11-2013, 10:26 AM

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This is probably the hood many of you would like. It keeps all the factory lines of the hood and just generates 2 parallel lines opening to vent air in the front. For those worried about the weather, even with mesh or a grill, there are other options to consider.

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Chuck33079 · 11-11-2013, 10:27 AM

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If I end up with a vented hood, that's the one.

DIGItonium · 11-11-2013, 10:31 AM

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If I end up with a vented hood, that's the one.

The vent closest to the windshield works great. The other one doesn't do much. Another drawback is weight. With the reinforcements put in place the hood is several pounds heavier than the stock hood. I could care less, though. It's functional and easy on the eyes.

Chuck33079 · 11-11-2013, 10:33 AM

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The vent closest to the windshield works great. The other one doesn't do much. Another drawback is weight. With the reinforcements put in place the hood is several pounds heavier than the stock hood. I could care less, though. It's functional and easy on the eyes.

So that's available from Aerojacket, or did you have a shop make it for you?

Felix 808 · 11-11-2013, 10:32 AM

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So is this hood available now? I think it's a great design with looks & function. But I'm happy with my GTR vents

Rusty · 11-11-2013, 11:55 AM

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This is the hood I would love to have. It's about perfect for removing heat from the radiator. If you could make duct work from the radiator to these vents without letting too much air into the engine compartment. The Z would never overheat. If you look at the new vette, Viper, and some other high end 2 seaters. you will see the same set-up.

On the other question about where does the air excape on the Z. To goes through the radiator, around the engine, to the back of it. Down the firewall, and out along the tranny.

SouthArk370Z · 11-11-2013, 12:01 PM

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... On the other question about where does the air excape on the Z. To goes through the radiator, around the engine, to the back of it. Down the firewall, and out along the tranny.

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Isamu · 05-12-2016, 05:07 AM

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I love seeing my hood design on your car

DIGItonium · 11-11-2013, 10:59 AM

Haha someone messaged me wanting to buy/trade the hood since my car is up for sale. It's too much of a hassle, so I keep hood

Chuck33079 · 11-11-2013, 11:01 AM

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Haha someone messaged me wanting to buy/trade the hood since my car is up for sale. It's too much of a hassle, so I keep hood

What's funny is that I was just thinking about doing the same thing.

Jayhovah · 11-11-2013, 11:39 AM

Perhaps AeroJacket or CarbonSignal would be willing to make these... since AeroJacket has already made at least a couple they could make a mold and start pulling FRP and carbon replicas. I'd prefer a full FRP hood to a stock hood with FRP vents molded into it.

phunk · 11-11-2013, 01:56 PM

If you drive with your fuel pump access covers off, you will generally feel very warm air coming in. This is because the air under the car is the air that came in through the radiator and around the engine.

I think that a scoop on a hood is a bad idea unless it is used to feed the air intake filters in a sealed manner. Vents will relieve pressure in the engine bay, allowing heat to escape out the top, hopefully allowing more air through the bumper/coolers while reducing air pressure under the car. A scoop will just try and cram more air in, and if it does, it will probably only serve to increase engine bay pressure, possibly reducing radiator flow, and putting more air under the car.

Sh0velMan · 11-11-2013, 03:37 PM

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If you drive with your fuel pump access covers off, you will generally feel very warm air coming in. This is because the air under the car is the air that came in through the radiator and around the engine.

lol funny you mention this.

There's a few mounting holes on the tranny tunnel near the shifter area that blow air up into my forearm at speed. Freaked me the **** out the first few times I drove it at speed hahaha.

roplusbee · 11-11-2013, 04:39 PM

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lol funny you mention this.

There's a few mounting holes on the tranny tunnel near the shifter area that blow air up into my forearm at speed. Freaked me the **** out the first few times I drove it at speed hahaha.

Similar to your situation, that hot air makes it in behind my dash. I am a big fan of the center exit louvres, but only on dated pieces. I.E. VIS Racing Hoods for older S13s and GT-Rs. That is one that I would not ponder over and pull the trigger. As long as the vent is far enough forward of course.

ENT-Z · 11-12-2013, 09:11 PM

I was possibly considering this hood. Thoughts on this venting pattern for FI?

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11-11-2013, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	Haha someone messaged me wanting to buy/trade the hood since my car is up for sale. It's too much of a hassle, so I keep hood __________________

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phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974725	If you drive with your fuel pump access covers off, you will generally feel very warm air coming in. This is because the air under the car is the air that came in through the radiator and around the engine. I think that a scoop on a hood is a bad idea unless it is used to feed the air intake filters in a sealed manner. Vents will relieve pressure in the engine bay, allowing heat to escape out the top, hopefully allowing more air through the bumper/coolers while reducing air pressure under the car. A scoop will just try and cram more air in, and if it does, it will probably only serve to increase engine bay pressure, possibly reducing radiator flow, and putting more air under the car. SouthArk370Z, Chuck33079 and MyKindaGuise like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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Jayhovah Premium Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 3,848 Drives: 520whp Fire Breather Rep Power: 86953	Perhaps AeroJacket or CarbonSignal would be willing to make these... since AeroJacket has already made at least a couple they could make a mold and start pulling FRP and carbon replicas. I'd prefer a full FRP hood to a stock hood with FRP vents molded into it.

11-12-2013, 09:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	I was possibly considering this hood. Thoughts on this venting pattern for FI? Welcome to Extreme Dimensions :: Inventory Item :: 2009-2013 Nissan 370Z Duraflex JP-R Hood - 1 Piece