Thoughts?






Located here on my LNF

 

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

 

I looked there first, but that would leave one right over my fuse box. I really didnt want to open that up and have rain pouring onto the fuse box. Where I circled leaves little that matters, or doesnt already, get wet.

 

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!

 

Thank you!

 

Would the vent on top of the intake like a K&N intake help with airflow at all?

 

I think he is trying to get air flowing under hood to help dissipate heat, not get his k&n filter soaked in a rain shower.

 

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.

 

Subd for results

 

Has anyone ever cut painted metal before? Is the paint probe to cracking when I cut?

 

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

 

That looks really good!! Powell should move to the states lol

 

Those look like pretty generic vents, I'm sure they're still available

 

To be honest they look like boat louvered vents. The louver will work much better for heat extraction than just a mesh panel

 

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)

 

It will burn and the edge will look awful.

 

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.