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familyMAN
09-21-2010, 11:33 PM
Figured I would post this here...

I've been tempted to do this since the first day I bought this VR4.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-ZMlpt7KVDs/S_grBiJSIqI/AAAAAAAAAf4/_Y6haTZD9KI/s800/IMG_3118.JPG

Very dusty...
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From the front you would never know...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-ZMlpt7KVDs/S_grETgCgvI/AAAAAAAAAgE/Rcu5tKChw7k/s800/IMG_3121.JPG

familyMAN
09-21-2010, 11:35 PM
Drilled 3/8" holes for the sides, after some pilot holes.
Then taped a straight line in between.
Drilled holes between the ends to take out a little material.
Dremeled out the rest and cleaned it up with a small file.
Touched up the holes with black paint.

Atrosity
09-22-2010, 01:07 AM
Does it do anything haha? Is that enough? Looks clean as hell!

TwoXist
09-22-2010, 01:49 AM
Looks clean but it also looks like a piggy bank as well. But i am with Atrosity on this, does it do anything?

familyMAN
09-24-2010, 12:36 AM
Not sure how much it really does. You can feel a little heat escaping when parked. I have no idea how much is coming out while moving. It can't hurt and from the front it looks stock.

mh3kgt
09-24-2010, 12:47 AM
Looks pretty good. Might do this on mine too. Gets way too hot under the hood for my liking. Every little bit helps.

Maximal
09-24-2010, 08:19 AM
Not going to hurt anything but I doubt they move much air. Looks clean though, good job!

enigma
09-25-2010, 01:36 PM
Here's my vents, work really well, made from f/glass with an integrated scoop to direct cool air directly onto the a/filter, these weigh less than the OE bulges, I have had these fitted for over 6 years now, the integrated scoop make's quite a difference and quite noticable when the temp drops.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/20vent.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/PICT0129.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/vent0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/GFVDOC2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/PICT0120.jpg

familyMAN
09-26-2010, 03:33 PM
Those match your Kaze bumper, but not the look I was going for. Too much for my taste. Eventually, I want to get a hood with a subtle vent up front for the radiator or make one out of my own hood.

Roybatty
08-03-2012, 10:20 AM
Sorry for thread ressurection... does anyone else have experience/ideas on hood scoop/blisters like Enigma's or Familymans'...or any update on how the slits have been working out?

Looks like these could be a nice option in lieu of getting a new hood. The summer temps always make me nervous when I see my intake temps at 120 degrees on my logger.


Here's my vents, work really well, made from f/glass with an integrated scoop to direct cool air directly onto the a/filter, these weigh less than the OE bulges, I have had these fitted for over 6 years now, the integrated scoop make's quite a difference and quite noticable when the temp drops.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/20vent.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/PICT0129.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/vent0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/GFVDOC2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/parsonsnose/PICT0120.jpg

familyMAN
08-03-2012, 10:32 AM
Wow this is an old one:). I'm sure my blister holes do practically nothing.

I have since added a Ford GT500 extractor hood vent near front of hood, after radiator. It vents some air! Had a large smoke show coming out when some hot oil hit the front header.

Roybatty
08-04-2012, 10:20 AM
It is! Thanks for responding... Found some more info surfing and on old site. Seemed the ones u did wouldn't move 2 much air. These others are custom. May do the washer trick... Suppose to cool off next week anyway.

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