Anyone have experience with engine compartment ducts?

Arrvaxx · 08-24-2013, 05:31 PM

Anyone have experience with engine compartment ducts? From behind the radiator to somewhere. I am not talking about brake ducts.

Rusty · 08-24-2013, 07:09 PM

You talking about vented hoods?

Arrvaxx · 08-24-2013, 07:10 PM

Sort of. I'm curious if anyone has actually added ducts behind the radiator to vented hoods or anywhere else. Wondering if there is enough space and if so where.

DarkJak · 08-24-2013, 11:14 PM

It wouldn't be easy. Our engine compartment is pretty stuffed. Some deep heat extractors would be so nice though.

Wonka2581 · 08-25-2013, 12:06 AM

Are you talking about like the GTR has?

Arrvaxx · 08-25-2013, 12:53 PM

I'm not familiar with the GT-R engine bay but wouldn't doubt it.

I am wondering, considering space limitations, what the best way is to route ducts for air that has been taken in the front for the radiator. I was thinking that the only real way to do this was to route them left and right then vent them at the fenders behind the front wheels. Figured someone with a track build had already worked this out.

kenchan · 08-25-2013, 07:02 PM

wat's the purpose?

Arrvaxx · 08-25-2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wat's the purpose?

Ducting is more efficient than just hood vents at cooling and reducing lift under the hood.

RegPei · 08-25-2013, 07:28 PM

Like this?

Source: http://*****************************...e-VQ37VHR.aspx

This is from a pre-production Z34 (it also had an oil cooler

) that obviously didn't make it to our production car. Anyone know where one maybe able to find one as a mod?

08-24-2013, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Anyone have experience with engine compartment ducts? Anyone have experience with engine compartment ducts? From behind the radiator to somewhere. I am not talking about brake ducts. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,177 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	You talking about vented hoods? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-24-2013, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Sort of. I'm curious if anyone has actually added ducts behind the radiator to vented hoods or anywhere else. Wondering if there is enough space and if so where. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	It wouldn't be easy. Our engine compartment is pretty stuffed. Some deep heat extractors would be so nice though. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Are you talking about like the GTR has? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

08-25-2013, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	I'm not familiar with the GT-R engine bay but wouldn't doubt it. I am wondering, considering space limitations, what the best way is to route ducts for air that has been taken in the front for the radiator. I was thinking that the only real way to do this was to route them left and right then vent them at the fenders behind the front wheels. Figured someone with a track build had already worked this out. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

08-25-2013, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wat's the purpose?

08-25-2013, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
RegPei Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 62 Drives: 09 MB M6 Spt Rep Power: 13	Like this? Source: http://*****************************...e-VQ37VHR.aspx This is from a pre-production Z34 (it also had an oil cooler ) that obviously didn't make it to our production car. Anyone know where one maybe able to find one as a mod?

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