KaiFD3S

iTrader: (37)

I was just wodering if there is anybody that has modified the stock hood as far as venting, and do you have any pics of it...please post

This maybe a stupid thread and flame if you must.

Enconsiderate

what i have seen people do with the stock hood is put in spacers/ washers on the hindges, thereby lifting the backend of the hoods and allowing the engine bay to breathe easier.

r0gu3

There is a guy in Austin from MZM that guy out vents in his stock hood resembling the Supra Bomex hood. As far as pics .... I can't find any.

KaiFD3S

iTrader: (37)

I was just thinking about this, just for cost effectiveness, just like the TRD hood for supras, just cut it out and put a screen to cover up the hole, rather than spend so much money on a vented hood.

I will be getting my RE v-mount on the car soon and I was thinking of making a duct that goes out to the hood, to get the direct air flow.

Just a thought, dont know if I will do it but we'll see, if I do I will post pics up..

twinturboteddy

That is the most half-assed ghetto licious thing i've seen yet

Enconsiderate

^ you know i thought the samething when i first heard that, but after looking at it in person.... i have to agree it is pretty ghetto looking, but it does help with the temps.

racerfoo

lifting the back end draws air IN, not out. when are people going to learn this. think cowl induction.

(unless you're parked)

XSTransAm

dont cut holes in your hood.

lopedl

iTrader: (1)

Seriously, there's this auto shop about 2 miles from my house. They do all kinds of custom $hite, including cheap mods like cutting out vents in the hood. But the way they turn out sucks ***. Picture this, cutting a square in a pop can, now picture that on your hood.

Unless you are fairly good with bondo and fiberglass, to smooth out those rough cuts, which I don't think the shop was, I wouldn't consider it. I don't think it will come out good. Maybe a hood scoop, but I have yet to see an fd with a hood scoop, so not sure how it would look.

PVerdieck

Not mine, but a good way to do it.

poss

iTrader: (5)

I don't think modifying the stock hood is a bad idea, as long as some logic is used on vent placement. It had plenty of bracing and strength...much more than my MS replica. You also wouldn't have to deal with fitment/quality issues associated with aftermarket hoods.

The only downside that I see is crappy execution. I have seen too many vents hacked in to hoods. Do some nice fiberglass molding around the vents, make it look clean and I'll give it two thumbs up.

twinturboteddy

Use spare hoods if you're gonna do this. My friend used my old red spare hood when he was putting "speed holes" in.

I have a spare stock yellow hood. =D

BoOsTin FD

This is my fd. I did this last year, hadn't had any problems with the hood at all.

Enconsiderate

^ THAT LOOKS CLEAN!!!! how did you do that, how long did it take?

KaiFD3S

iTrader: (37)

that looks good, I like that...

wiblergt

My hood was modified by a giant rock that flew out the back of a big truck.

didn't exactly improve performance...

turbojeff

iTrader: (30)

Yep. Don't do it as it increases engine compartment pressure and reduces air flow from the bumper inlet.

PhoenixDownVII

When you have something vented like the Mazdaspeed hood, are there any precautions to take as far as driving/sitting in the pooring rain? Concerning electrical parts of course...

drewroman

I saw a guy that had louvers put into the stock hood behind the intercooler and in the back, he's not on the forum though... don't have any pics, but it looked pretty good... the person that did them for him did a damn good job

BoOsTin FD

I used a dremel tool to cut out the pieces from the hood. The bigest problem was making sure everything is even and equal on both sides of the hood.

It's aluminum hood so it's easy to cut it through etc.

Amel

Rhode_Dog

i was wondering the same

PhoenixDownVII

Indeed. When I had my Mr2 I was worried. Even though they come stock with vented engine lids I still felt odd leaving it in the rain, sitting there.

KevinK2

Nice louvered stock hood. more pics on the nopistons forum. done for prev owner by a w va shop, if I correctly recall discussion with Jim o at summit point 50 years ago. pm bradrx7 for more info ... he has add in FS section.

www.nopistons.com/forums/uploads/post-24-1034771856.jpg

bradrx7

My hood is louvered and has the entire X brace cut out. Jim O'Brien, the previous owner, had the work done and I see no reason to do anything else. My hood is extremely light and vents hot air (you can see it work while the car is running). Hood is for sale, too for $24K and the rest of the car is free with purchase. :-)