Mesh Hood Vents on LNF
Thoughts?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...fd3f36efda.jpg Located here on my LNF https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...6cac518c90.jpg |
That should work on cooling.
What about like an evo? That spot on the front of the hood? |
I think you want to go one section closer to the hinge. Maybe Adrian will chime in on where he was planning on cutting up a carbon fiber hood for cooling
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Originally Posted by ECaulk
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I think you want to go one section closer to the hinge. Maybe Adrian will chime in on where he was planning on cutting up a carbon fiber hood for cooling
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I haven't really dove into where to make the vents yet. Powell was going to make suggestions. I know he's not on here much anymore. I'll ask him and report back!
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Thank you!
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Would the vent on top of the intake like a K&N intake help with airflow at all?
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Originally Posted by Sl0wbaltSS
(Post 7612942)
Would the vent on top of the intake like a K&N intake help with airflow at all?
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Correct. I need heat out.
Also, my filter will be moved soon as the new turbo is getting a Hahn CAI. The intake in the car now is an old Dejon intake wrapped in reflective gold heat tape. I do not want any sort of "ram air" vent or anything. The pollen and sheets of rain here make that a bad option. |
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Has anyone ever cut painted metal before? Is the paint probe to cracking when I cut?
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The paint shouldn't crack, it will most likely burn though. If you can find a water jet cutter that can do it that may help prevent paint burning. Although the cost may be even with getting the hood re-painted.
Did that gold foil make a difference on heat soaking? I've always wondered about it, I know the silver stuff makes a bit of a difference. Just couldn't spend the amount for the gold without some additional evidence/proof |
Here's a Cobalt hood that was done by Powell. I'm not sure if those vents are still available but it shows the location at least. I love the OEM look of it especially on a CF hood :lock:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...1bd725ad8f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...096ef315c5.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...e74e44745b.jpg |
That looks really good!! Powell should move to the states lol
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Those look like pretty generic vents, I'm sure they're still available
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To be honest they look like boat louvered vents. The louver will work much better for heat extraction than just a mesh panel
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I guess I don't know the proper terms to google up a set that's not some gay Autozone tape on panel.
Originally I was looking for louvers when I came across the mesh. The louver panels would cover any burn or crack in the cuts |
Lol, I had to dig through those to find some decent ones, automotive louvers turned up a few good results. I'll pm you later one page I found that has a wide range of louvers. (Since they're not a vendor and Extreme Dimensions is and they kinda have those products)
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
(Post 7612951)
Has anyone ever cut painted metal before? Is the paint probe to cracking when I cut?
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Damn.
Well looks like I'll snag a hood from the local LKQ yard during a half off sale. It'll cost like $30. I found someone to paint it yesterday for about $150. |
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