Hood Louver Mod

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Dec 12, 2015

• #1

So a few weeks back someone started asking about hoods and hood louvers, the fact that the hood louvers on the 10A/Rubi X/Hard Rock are pretty much cosmetic and due to their small holes was brought up. I think it was Cozdude who said he had dremeled his. Since I lost my dremel during my divorce a few years back, I had to caveman the shit out of these but I'm sure they'll be alright since I made sure the sides were plenty strong.

Here are some pics...





I'll update the thread with any engine temp differences, if any

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Dec 12, 2015

• #2

Came out good! I do not have one but I want that hood BAD! Glad to see you were able to caveman it to get it to open up

 

Clem319

New member

• Dec 12, 2015

• #3

Did the judge award your ex-wife the dremal in the divorce? [emoji23]

 

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Dec 12, 2015

• #4

She took the Dremel and the food saver vacuum sealer, I'm still crying over the food saver, even though it's been more than two years :cheesy::cheesy:

 

Clem319

New member

• Dec 12, 2015

• #5

jorgelrod said:

She took the Dremel and the food saver vacuum sealer, I'm still crying over the food saver, even though it's been more than two years :cheesy::cheesy:

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Haha ruthless

 

mdrums

New member

• Dec 13, 2015

• #6

I did this mod to my hood a few months ago. Living in Florida it is still hot here. On my normal drives my temps at around the suburbs and highway are 204-206* before and after the mod. What I do notice is the amount of heat coming through the opened up vents when parked.

It's a easy mod to do and at least if someone asks I can tell them they are functional. LOL

 

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Dec 13, 2015

• #7

mdrums said:

I did this mod to my hood a few months ago. Living in Florida it is still hot here. On my normal drives my temps at around the suburbs and highway are 204-206* before and after the mod. What I do notice is the amount of heat coming through the opened up vents when parked.

It's a easy mod to do and at least if someone asks I can tell them they are functional. LOL

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Noticed about the same, mine runs from 215-226 and up to 231 going uphill, it still reaches these temps, but they do come down a bit faster with the mod now

 

mdrums

New member

• Dec 13, 2015

• #8

jorgelrod said:

Noticed about the same, mine runs from 215-226 and up to 231 going uphill, it still reaches these temps, but they do come down a bit faster with the mod now

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Not many hills here in Florida...but full throttle onto the highway I've seen 212-216 tops. Thanks!

 

tonytony9

New member

• Dec 14, 2015

• #9

Think you are referring to my post...Still won't convince me to buy the 10a hood haha

 

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Dec 14, 2015

• #10

tonytony9 said:

Think you are referring to my post...Still won't convince me to buy the 10a hood haha

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LOL! (plus ten characters)