Replacement Engine Hood's with vents for intakes

355890 · 04-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Anyone have a link to a selction of Engine Hood's that incorporate some sort of venting for the intakes.

AK370Z · 04-22-2009, 02:09 PM

Mine's 370z has the cf ducts for cool air to come in for the intakes. Other than that, I don't recall anything. Maybe someone can chime in?

>135I · 04-22-2009, 02:23 PM

Where did you get those CF ducts from??

Celinicus · 04-22-2009, 02:37 PM

They're made by Mines. However, I dont think they have been released yet. They'll probably be a pretty penny though when they do come out.

Maybe Varis will make something comparable for a cheaper price.

Concerning hoods, I havn't seen anything yet. Has anyone else?

wstar · 04-22-2009, 03:39 PM

Considering the data I've got on the Stillen intakes, I think it's safe to say that if you're going with the Stillen Gen 3, you don't need any kind of body mod to feed them cold air, they suck cold air just fine on their own: Intake air temp data (Stillen Gen 3, need stock)

One guy tested his stock intake and saw slightly higher relative temps with the stock intakes, but not by very much (we're talking like 10 degrees). I doubt cutting holes in the bumper is worth it performance-wise, even on the stock intake.

Celinicus · 04-22-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Considering the data I've got on the Stillen intakes, I think it's safe to say that if you're going with the Stillen Gen 3, you don't need any kind of body mod to feed them cold air, they suck cold air just fine on their own: Intake air temp data (Stillen Gen 3, need stock)

One guy tested his stock intake and saw slightly higher relative temps with the stock intakes, but not by very much (we're talking like 10 degrees). I doubt cutting holes in the bumper is worth it performance-wise, even on the stock intake.

I find that believable. I believe it was the same way with the varis intake duct + JWT popcharger on the 350z.

I like intake ducts because I think that every little bit helps, but in reality, it seems that whatever true benefit garnered is minimal. I'd like to see some tests in warmer climates like where I live (It's 90 today... in April

)

For me at least, living where I live, my opinion is that any sort of extra venting for the intake or the engine bay sure couldn't hurt.

edited: Didn't realize you're from Houston. Let me know if you do some testing when we break the 100 degree mark this summer

04-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	Replacement Engine Hood's with vents for intakes Anyone have a link to a selction of Engine Hood's that incorporate some sort of venting for the intakes. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Mine's 370z has the cf ducts for cool air to come in for the intakes. Other than that, I don't recall anything. Maybe someone can chime in? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Where did you get those CF ducts from?? __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Considering the data I've got on the Stillen intakes, I think it's safe to say that if you're going with the Stillen Gen 3, you don't need any kind of body mod to feed them cold air, they suck cold air just fine on their own: Intake air temp data (Stillen Gen 3, need stock) One guy tested his stock intake and saw slightly higher relative temps with the stock intakes, but not by very much (we're talking like 10 degrees). I doubt cutting holes in the bumper is worth it performance-wise, even on the stock intake. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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04-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Celinicus Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	They're made by Mines. However, I dont think they have been released yet. They'll probably be a pretty penny though when they do come out. Maybe Varis will make something comparable for a cheaper price. Concerning hoods, I havn't seen anything yet. Has anyone else?