Vented hoods and turbos

[redsuns03]

Originally Posted by vinh

what happens if the vents let water get on to the air filter of the turbo?

Worry more about the map sensor getting wet. I'm still looking for a solution for that.

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[Hawk77FT]

i am quite sure that the hood will come vented in the future!

[kask2_6.0]

Originally Posted by wallace03

I guess i should have been more specific. Would it be similarly beneficial on a SC as it would be to a turbo?

It is equally beneficial on NA, TC, and SC motors. Some turbo setups may require it more than others though due to turbo placement and the added exhaust heat being dumped in the engine bay.

The down side to vents, and the reason OEM's don't put them, is the exposure to the elements on a DD.

[Sellout]

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

The down side to vents, and the reason OEM's don't put them, is the exposure to the elements on a DD.

Some OEMs use vented hoods on performance cars...

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by redsuns03

Worry more about the map sensor getting wet. I'm still looking for a solution for that.

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Wrap the entire throttle body pipe, MAF, and wiring in some form of heat protectant either one of those intake sleeves or some gold foil tape.

[kask2_6.0]

Originally Posted by Sellout

Some OEMs use vented hoods on performance cars...

Most that do either have them ducted or in a location that water can get through and not cause any issues (ex. the GT500 duct sits between the belt and radiators w/ almost nothing underneath). Just saying it is definitely beneficial but thats just something to considered if you are going vented. Will be venting mine as well eventually.

[mike the snake]

Looking at the different vented hoods, I'm wondering which one would be most effective is drawing hot air out from the engine compartment?

Where would be the best placement/positions for the vents?

I'm planning on cutting the "mouthpiece" off of my BRZ front which should open the front up quite a bit, but at the same time I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to vent that extra air out of the engine bay.

[Frostyman]

Aerodynamically, I'm leaning strongly towards the VS style hood from seibon. It has a leading edge lip to create a dramatic high pressure area directly in front of, and subsequently, a low pressure area directly over the vent area. That will cause a lot of engine bay air to be drawn out.

[joergasm]

Would making the fake side vents functional by cutting into the frame help with cooling?

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[mike the snake]

That hood looks like it is very functional. I agree the "trip-lip" should help pull air up and out from under the hood.

Originally Posted by Frostyman

Aerodynamically, I'm leaning strongly towards the VS style hood from seibon. It has a leading edge lip to create a dramatic high pressure area directly in front of, and subsequently, a low pressure area directly over the vent area. That will cause a lot of engine bay air to be drawn out.

[Frs300]

Originally Posted by mike the snake

That hood looks like it is very functional. I agree the "trip-lip" should help pull air up and out from under the hood.

If I get my car back next week I'm still going to log temps with the oem hood then the ts vented hood.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Frs300

If I get my car back next week I'm still going to log temps with the oem hood then the ts vented hood.

Then you are going to sell me the hood. amirite?

[SuperGTS]

anyone know how i can put vents on the... fender garnish... on a gt86?


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[OICU812]

I'd REALLY like to see someone come out with nice Fender Garnishes with a few vents , angled back lovers if you will. I've now seen a few folks that drilled these and amount of engine bay heat that releases even static was very surprising! Something color coded with still having the pistons badge position etc would be hot patatoe IMO!!