DIY vented 1st Gen Hood Blister

[familyMAN]

Figured I would post this here...

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



Very dusty...




From the front you would never know...

[familyMAN]

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]

Does it do anything haha? Is that enough? Looks clean as hell!

[TwoXist]

Looks clean but it also looks like a piggy bank as well. But i am with Atrosity on this, does it do anything?

[familyMAN]

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]

Looks pretty good. Might do this on mine too. Gets way too hot under the hood for my liking. Every little bit helps.

[Maximal]

Not going to hurt anything but I doubt they move much air. Looks clean though, good job!

[enigma]

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.

[familyMAN]

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]

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.