Custom vented hood

JvKintheUSA · 09-09-2009, 01:38 PM

Love the idea of a vented hood and some vents in the front fascia. Cooler is better!

Zeto · 09-09-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

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...

The vertical edges are bare metal but you can't really tell from the pics. Other members such as Gaiiden and Danny GT have seen it in person and can attest to my friends craftsmanship. As for the DIY yourself, I'm still working on it since it's a lot of minute details and lots of pics. I also haven't gotten around to work on it since I started school already

need4speed · 09-09-2009, 03:27 PM

With all respect for all your efforts.
From a style standpoint. It looks a lil awkward. Something makes it not match with hood design
And the white car probably makes it worse looking.
I think u still need to tinker with design on a looks standpoint.
Function standpoint... it sounds great. Just get those numbers out on ya research.

FricFrac · 02-09-2010, 12:27 AM

MSA has some hood vents....

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/30-7099

Zeto · 02-09-2010, 07:47 AM

Nice! They look to be direct replacements for the old Z vents.

Zeto · 06-29-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

With all respect for all your efforts.
From a style standpoint. It looks a lil awkward. Something makes it not match with hood design
And the white car probably makes it worse looking.
I think u still need to tinker with design on a looks standpoint.
Function standpoint... it sounds great. Just get those numbers out on ya research.

Yes I agree. I believe the angles I used could be swapped from side to side.

I apologize to all of you for the delay in getting the DIY. I've been trying to link up with him to no avail. I'll keep trying.

Waiz · 06-29-2010, 06:01 PM

Nice job.

Another idea would be to use the OEM GT-R hood vents:

650 Hood Panel, Hinge & Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: GTR Parts (R35) 2009-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Zeto · 06-30-2010, 03:36 PM

Ok I finally spoke with him and it turns out it was on the S2KI forum the whole time. Difference being is they just used preexisting holes on the hood whereas I just cut straight through the support bars. And yes it will be fine

Without further delay he is the DIY for the vented hood,

S2000 Forums -> DIY: Vented Aluminum Hood : S2KI

Driftomodachi · 07-20-2013, 12:00 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.

Nice! Got any under hood pictures?

Chuck33079 · 07-20-2013, 12:05 PM

Since those vents are in the high pressure area by the windshield, I'm not sure if its going to help as much as it would if the vents were closer to the front. Would love to see some temp data.

synolimit · 07-20-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Since those vents are in the high pressure area by the windshield, I'm not sure if its going to help as much as it would if the vents were closer to the front. Would love to see some temp data.

I just want some vents for when the cars parked. 2 hours after a drive in my garage my underwood temps can still burn. The hood needs a vent, anywhere!

Zeto, nice look! I do like them there instead of the front.

Chuck33079 · 07-20-2013, 12:21 PM

Absolutely. My garage is still warm in the morning if I've been driving the car hard before I put it away. My entry level understanding of aero leads me to believe the best solution would be an extractor style vent over the gap between the overflow tank and front of the motor. That way you would get heat rising out at idle, and heat would be pulled out at speed.

LiquidCrewZ · 07-21-2013, 07:34 PM

Looks awesome and it's functional, if anyone was planning on supercharging, great way of dispersing some of the hot air. Worked great on my 03 cobra and similar style. In the winter, you could see the the hot air venting from the hood. The real question is how much did it cost you?

cooltoy · 07-23-2013, 11:21 AM

I have no information on this car.

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 11:23 AM

Wow. That's a lot of vents.

09-09-2009, 01:38 PM	#61 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 427	Love the idea of a vented hood and some vents in the front fascia. Cooler is better! __________________

02-09-2010, 12:27 AM	#64 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	MSA has some hood vents.... https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/30-7099 __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra // Last edited by FricFrac; 02-09-2010 at 12:31 AM.

07-20-2013, 12:05 PM	#70 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Since those vents are in the high pressure area by the windshield, I'm not sure if its going to help as much as it would if the vents were closer to the front. Would love to see some temp data. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-20-2013, 12:21 PM	#72 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Absolutely. My garage is still warm in the morning if I've been driving the car hard before I put it away. My entry level understanding of aero leads me to believe the best solution would be an extractor style vent over the gap between the overflow tank and front of the motor. That way you would get heat rising out at idle, and heat would be pulled out at speed. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-23-2013, 11:21 AM	#74 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,948 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240365	I have no information on this car. Luciano13 likes this.

09-09-2009, 03:27 PM	#63 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 15	With all respect for all your efforts. From a style standpoint. It looks a lil awkward. Something makes it not match with hood design And the white car probably makes it worse looking. I think u still need to tinker with design on a looks standpoint. Function standpoint... it sounds great. Just get those numbers out on ya research.

02-09-2010, 07:47 AM	#65 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Nice! They look to be direct replacements for the old Z vents.

06-29-2010, 06:01 PM	#67 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nice job. Another idea would be to use the OEM GT-R hood vents: 650 Hood Panel, Hinge & Fitting :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: GTR Parts (R35) 2009-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

06-30-2010, 03:36 PM	#68 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Ok I finally spoke with him and it turns out it was on the S2KI forum the whole time. Difference being is they just used preexisting holes on the hood whereas I just cut straight through the support bars. And yes it will be fine Without further delay he is the DIY for the vented hood, S2000 Forums -> DIY: Vented Aluminum Hood : S2KI

07-21-2013, 07:34 PM	#73 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 13	Looks awesome and it's functional, if anyone was planning on supercharging, great way of dispersing some of the hot air. Worked great on my 03 cobra and similar style. In the winter, you could see the the hot air venting from the hood. The real question is how much did it cost you?

07-23-2013, 11:23 AM	#75 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Wow. That's a lot of vents. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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