Hood Louvers
#1
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Hood Louvers
Hello All,
While stuck at home, thinking about projects for the car. FM2, Trackspec built engine, running 15 psi. I have a crossbow radiator, FM fans and coolant reroute. Car does not overheat, but in the summer here in Florida, with A/C on the fans get a workout. I’ve been considering hood louvers and am aware of the Singular kit. Before I go all “me too” and use that kit, I was wondering if anyone had some other recommendations for a good alternative. LOTS of louvers available but without seeing them firsthand, it’s hard to know what might work well.
Surely, some of you have been down this road and have some ideas. I’d like to hear your views.
Thanks,
Paul
While stuck at home, thinking about projects for the car. FM2, Trackspec built engine, running 15 psi. I have a crossbow radiator, FM fans and coolant reroute. Car does not overheat, but in the summer here in Florida, with A/C on the fans get a workout. I’ve been considering hood louvers and am aware of the Singular kit. Before I go all “me too” and use that kit, I was wondering if anyone had some other recommendations for a good alternative. LOTS of louvers available but without seeing them firsthand, it’s hard to know what might work well.
Surely, some of you have been down this road and have some ideas. I’d like to hear your views.
Thanks,
Paul
#9
I'm in a very similar boat to you. Still have A/C, street/autox use, and working towards turning up the wick. Already on the edge of my comfort level for temp management.
I'd prefer to go as far as having a second hood either modified for the Singular kit, or knowing more about if a functional fiberglass/carbon fiber vented hood that already exists. Not aware of one.
I'd prefer to go as far as having a second hood either modified for the Singular kit, or knowing more about if a functional fiberglass/carbon fiber vented hood that already exists. Not aware of one.
#15
Treasure Coast Miata has a vented fiberglass hood, but based upon reading here I think the vent is a little far back from the front edge to be optimal. Not to say it's not functional, just could be better. Link
I think it should be closer to this red area
I think it should be closer to this red area
#16
I didn't see the Treasure coast hood before I cut mine up to install the NC louvers on the NB hood. Went the NC vents just because of the lines and it was a bit different.
Both the Trackspec louvers that I ran on a Corvette hood and the Singular kits do what they are advertised to do. The faster you move the better they work.
If a carbon World Challenge C6 Vette style hood was available for the NB I would run it, as it would be more efficient than the aluminum vents.
That said, vents do really help evacuate air from the engine compartment helping out all components.
Both the Trackspec louvers that I ran on a Corvette hood and the Singular kits do what they are advertised to do. The faster you move the better they work.
If a carbon World Challenge C6 Vette style hood was available for the NB I would run it, as it would be more efficient than the aluminum vents.
That said, vents do really help evacuate air from the engine compartment helping out all components.
#17
but not entirely dissimilar:
https://www.carbonmiata.com/shop/maz...ood-ad9-style/
#18
Not a carbon copy ...
but not entirely dissimilar:
https://www.carbonmiata.com/shop/maz...ood-ad9-style/
but not entirely dissimilar:
https://www.carbonmiata.com/shop/maz...ood-ad9-style/
#20
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I wound up buying the Treasure Island Miata vented hood. I was going to buy a hood anyway to put the vents in. I can pick it up at the manufacturer and save the shipping cost. Maybe not as effective as the Singular louvers, but it has to be better than stock. It should be built in about 3 weeks and then maybe another 3 before I fine tune the fit and paint it. I’ll post up once it’s on.
Paul
Paul