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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Default Hood vent - what da ya think?

I'm thinking of getting this CF hood vent to help remove the excessive heat under my hood from the turbo. What do ya think of this?

It is at the end of the page.

http://carbontrix.com/
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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yea i don't see anything, cant find any tc hoods on their site
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I know it's expensive, but why not get the kaminari cf reverse cowl hood ($900-1000).

Or just the fiberglass (kaminari) one and paint it BCP ($600-$700)? Nice color car btw, lol.

EDIT: Those prices include shipping.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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i think he means a universal one
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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I am referring to the 13 x 10 or 18 x 10 HOOD VENT
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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I dont think that would look good especially if you are planning on putting them on your stock painted hood, with a CF hood they wouldnt look as out of place.

or

You could just get a pre-vented CF hood like I have
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I really, really hope you're not talking about ANYTHING on this page:

http://carbontrix.com/vents.htm

Please no...
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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oh opps, i missed the "vent" part, lol
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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ROFL...NO!

get some hood spacers and lift the hood where it is at the braces..that will vent some air
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