Ddays
Hooked
^^ Bingo!
And I think running without inner fenders would help with venting more underhood air especially at low speeds or crawling.
10Th Anniversary Power Dome Hood
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^^ Bingo!
And I think running without inner fenders would help with venting more underhood air especially at low speeds or crawling.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Well heat rises so any holes in the hood will help it escape at any speed better than the stock hood.
killthebunnys
Member
Wouldn't the point of a vented hood on a jeep to let heat out at low speed? Any ventilation of any kind where the heat build up would be helpful. Is it going to really make a major difference with the v6s that we run, probably not, but anything is helpful.
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
This hood is probably as useful as this....
...However, it looks awesome, and I'd love to have one.
Ddays
Hooked
Both true but again, is anyone running the 3.6 having ANY overheating issues? The openings will let some hot air escape but I wouldn't try to sell this as a heat reduction hood. If I was looking for that I'd go with the PS or EVO vents...
Krystianjk
New member
There is proof that it actually brings the engine temperature down some dude did some testing of the hood before and after cutting the plastic from below on The Wrangler Forum
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
True it's not going to be as good as a PS hood or the Evo but something is better than nothing.
As far as overheating goes I haven't heard of anything in our area but out west I have seen some people have issues
NevadaZielmeister
Caught the Bug
I am curious why people are so concerned about overheating. It just does not happen where I live, with me living in the desert, running around with the windows closed and the A/C at full blast.
What I would like to know is how does a vented hood affect the INTERIOR of the vehicle. I noticed that on climbs in the forests and desert hills, in 4Lo, I would have to keep the vents off and the windows open to keep the cabin cool, or just run A/C. But at those speeds, I gotta imagine there is an overheating concern there.
So does a vented hood keep the interior cooler by letting the hot air out of the top of the hood as opposed to the back of the hood, where the cowl top vent is located that brings air into the interior?
What I would like to know is how does a vented hood affect the INTERIOR of the vehicle. I noticed that on climbs in the forests and desert hills, in 4Lo, I would have to keep the vents off and the windows open to keep the cabin cool, or just run A/C. But at those speeds, I gotta imagine there is an overheating concern there.
So does a vented hood keep the interior cooler by letting the hot air out of the top of the hood as opposed to the back of the hood, where the cowl top vent is located that brings air into the interior?
Desertman
New member
I live in the desert and we do get high temperatures under the hood. The big issue is getting enough cold air in the intake for the engine. One of our crew added a small piece of rubber tube to space open the front of the hood. This lowered the intake temperature and helped performance of the engine.
jeeeep
Hooked
I like the hood and since mine is pitted from hail damage I'm leaning towards it and also curious about the heat reduction.
I have a trans cooler and PSC hydro steer cooler in front of my radiator and I've noticed my gauge rising when climbing - this begin after adding the transmission cooler. the dual setup is nice but blocks too much air flow.
I have a trans cooler and PSC hydro steer cooler in front of my radiator and I've noticed my gauge rising when climbing - this begin after adding the transmission cooler. the dual setup is nice but blocks too much air flow.
Ddays
Hooked
^ This is the only time I've noticed my engine temp climb - When downshifting on long climbing roads. But my temp has never risen above the 3/4 mark on the gauge and it always goes right back down when it either up-shifts or I start down the other side.
jeeeep
Hooked
yeah, it hasn't been an issue until the additional cooler, I may swap out the thermostat but only because I've got 138k miles.
I may try to put more space between the coolers and radiator as well. it's tight but I think if I get a little more space it may help...
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
Like I said real data not some dude did something somewhere to prove himself right.
For it to do anything at low speeds you would also need to remove the engine cover to provide a flow path from the radiator but removing the fender liners would be much more effective. High speed the dam in front of the vents might create a low pressure over the vents but i doubt it would have enough separation from the windscreen to do anything.
2nd.gunman
Caught the Bug
Hot air doesn't come out the back of the hood because there is a high pressure area there and a seal. It mostly gets pushed back and under the floor by the radiator fan but at low speed you get leakage and it comes out wherever it can.
HighwayTrout
Hooked
I forgot to post pictures. This is a factory 10A. Basically the same and just as useless for heat reduction as the aftermarket.
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But it looks cool. lol
. But it looks cool. lol
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Goldeneagle1LC
Member
At high speed the entire top of a vehicle is a low pressure area. The body creates a very poor airfoil so the air has to move faster over the top. Doesn't mean this hood does anything other than look great though.
Hot94Z28
New member
I thought the vents would be the same on the underside, not those tiny little holes. I can see where people say it's useless as a vent.
