Custom vented hood

thispecialk · 07-21-2009, 12:17 AM

has anyone replicated those bumper vents that i seen on a white 370z?

Zeto · 07-21-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

This statement doesn't follow physics. Faster airflow over the vents would create a Venturi effect due to lower pressure above (outside) the vents and pull air from the engine bay out through the vents. This would improve engine cooling at higher speeds.

We actually had this discussion over on the s2ki forums. Someone drew up an autocad design showing the airflow over the vents. Now I'm no expert but this was how it was explained to me. The airflow over the vents would be considered negative pressure. So unless you had some sort of scoop say ala STi or a dip on the hood itself, the vents wont be as efficient in dissipating heat at higher speeds. Again this was how it was explained to me. I hope you're right in this instance

FricFrac · 09-07-2009, 08:57 PM

Anyone still interested in doing hood scoops you can buy them new over here

kdo2milger · 09-07-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeto

Tell me what you guys think good or bad. BTW it might be a placebo effect but on the drive home I did seem to have lower temps than usual. I'll have to collect more data to substantiate my claim.

the second picture looks like a decal laying on the hood because of the glare...are there any closeups?

kdo2milger · 09-07-2009, 10:02 PM

i would like to have this in conjuncion with ram air cut outs in the bumper on both sides...

Zeto · 09-08-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

the second picture looks like a decal laying on the hood because of the glare...are there any closeups?

I'll take a pic or 2 tommorrow'er today

Shunya · 09-08-2009, 05:06 AM

hahaha more pics = good

havasuwiley · 09-08-2009, 12:30 PM

looks good,clean install,hope it works well

Gaiiden · 09-08-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm thinking of getting this done eventually as well, already have the guy's contact info. Will be putting silver over the cut tho instead of black since I have a MB car

kdo2milger · 09-08-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeto

I'll take a pic or 2 tommorrow'er today

k...would like to see some close ups

Zeto · 09-09-2009, 09:22 AM

Sorry it took a little longer. I took them at night.

kdo2milger · 09-09-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeto

Sorry it took a little longer. I took them at night.

those are some seriously clean cuts bro! looks factory

did you have to have the hood repainted or did you just blend in the areas around the vents?

kdo2milger · 09-09-2009, 10:45 AM

these vents plus 2 ram air holes in the bumper directly infront of the intakes = gravy

with a side effect of cooler temps and fresh air intake

Zeto · 09-09-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

those are some seriously clean cuts bro! looks factory

did you have to have the hood repainted or did you just blend in the areas around the vents?

No repainting or blending watsoever.

kdo2milger · 09-09-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeto

No repainting or blending watsoever.

so when you cut threw the aluminum hood, what did you use to cover the unpainted surfaces?

did i miss the DIY thread on this or is it still being put together?

i am really interested in doing something along the same lines as this...

09-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#48 (permalink)
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kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	i would like to have this in conjuncion with ram air cut outs in the bumper on both sides... Luciano13 likes this. __________________ Project *NISMO*

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Gaiiden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6sp Rep Power: 17	I'm thinking of getting this done eventually as well, already have the guy's contact info. Will be putting silver over the cut tho instead of black since I have a MB car __________________ Drew Sikora Bullrun 2009 participant

09-09-2009, 09:22 AM	#56 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 42 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 269	Sorry it took a little longer. I took them at night. Luciano13 and SOUTH-BRONX like this.

09-09-2009, 10:45 AM	#58 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	these vents plus 2 ram air holes in the bumper directly infront of the intakes = gravy with a side effect of cooler temps and fresh air intake __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-21-2009, 12:17 AM	#46 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	has anyone replicated those bumper vents that i seen on a white 370z?

09-08-2009, 05:06 AM	#52 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 24	hahaha more pics = good

09-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#53 (permalink)
havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 17	looks good,clean install,hope it works well

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