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Talladega · 03-11-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012OrangeVert

Awesome job. Where did you get it from? And how much was it? Looks great too.

EBAY about $200 with shipping for both pieces

Drip tray
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252256685050...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Hood Vent
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252276132142...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

BLU DUCE · 03-12-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Very nice job. Really looks awesome & matching up the insert paint lines great job. I put the same one in mine but did Carbon fiber. I had mine tapped up for about a month before cutting it. I wrote across it go ahead you ain't got the balls to cut me. After this project I put the 3-D carbon vents in the front fenders. All pics in my build.

STINGER BEE · 01-21-2021, 08:59 AM

Did you experience any problem with engine temperatures,after you installed this Hex Vent,some member say the 2010 model hood wasn't designed for this type of vent and could cause down draft affecting the engine temps.

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Originally Posted by Batmanntexas

Have you looked into Hex Vents? I had those installed on my Rally Yellow SS w/stripes.

cornfield camaro · 01-22-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

Also a non permanent mod is removing the center part of the hood seal which does extract the heat out over the windshield....and simply requires a razor knife or tin snips.

Or just pluck the whole hood seal off and put it in the trunk. If for some reason you don't like it, put it back on.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-23-2021, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfield camaro

Or just pluck the whole hood seal off and put it in the trunk. If for some reason you don't like it, put it back on.

I did this to mine with the big cowl hood I have now, took the seal off and it keeps the air flowing out of the engine bay, and since the back edge of the cowl is close to the windshield, no water gets in.

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morepowerjoe · 01-23-2021, 07:14 PM

What about rain? Does it get in the engine bay? And what is the factory t-stat degrees anyways?

Talladega · 01-24-2021, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

What about rain? Does it get in the engine bay? And what is the factory t-stat degrees anyways?

If you have the factory drip tray it catches the water and dumps it behind the radiator.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-24-2021, 02:06 PM

^^^ Not sure who you are asking this to, but no I have NO issues with the rain getting in the back side of my cowl, and it rains a lot here in Fl. Also I believe the factory t-stat is 195*, I have a Mishimoto 169* in mine.

Jaydel · 01-29-2023, 04:31 AM

I figured I would just comment on here instead of making a new post, but does anyone have dimensions for the cutting? I’m ready to get it done

SS_Dave · 01-30-2023, 07:42 AM

And does anyone by chance know anywhere you can actually still acquire the Hines Hex Vents?

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-30-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Dave

And does anyone by chance know anywhere you can actually still acquire the Hines Hex Vents?

The last time this topic came up about the Hines Hex Vents and I did some research, I had a set in my stock hood, but sold them when I got my cowl hood, they are no longer being made by Steve Hines. Last time I chatted with him about them years ago, he was having issues getting the materials to make them anymore, so he quit making them. That was several years ago. There are some folks out there that do have a set "just sitting around", or have them installed in a hood their not using, I've seen them post on here, but are reluctant so sell them. At one time it took me a year to talk a guy into selling his to a friend of mine, but he eventually did. If you are looking for a set, I have to say it will be like looking for that "needle in a haystack"!! Good luck..

*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-01-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

Did you experience any problem with engine temperatures,after you installed this Hex Vent,some member say the 2010 model hood wasn't designed for this type of vent and could cause down draft affecting the engine temps.

"some member say" is (forgive me for being blunt) utter horsecrap....

That is not at all directed at you....

Serious info....

I had a set of Hex Vents on my factory hood, and went well over 200 mph with ZERO issues from the vents or the hood....

If you understand the effects of wind over a moving vehicle, factoring separation boundaries and compressions zones as well as other factors... Where the air is moving up over the front of the car, and trying to follow the contours of the hood, the air cant stick to the hood, and separates creating a low pressure zone, which will pull air from the engine bay, out over the windshield.

Prior to the installation of mine, my hood bounced at pretty much any speed over say 125 mph.... With the installation of the vents, and the removal of the rubber weather stripping at the firewall, my hood was rock steady at speeds over 200 mph... It also showed a significant drop in underhood temperatures... I ran numerous Texas Mile events with them before going to a bigger cowl induction hood with my bigger build....

I blew lifted a head and blew a hood gasket at one event, with the Hex Vents.... The radiator fluid didn't drop down under the car, but rather came up out of the engine bay and over the windshield.... I've got a video of the somewhere... I was convinced....

*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-01-2023, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

What about rain? Does it get in the engine bay? And what is the factory t-stat degrees anyways?

Rain gets into the engine bay through the grill if you're moving at any decent road speed.... True story...

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-02-2023, 08:31 AM

Great info SSE... Thanks sir. Do miss seeing your "monster Camaro".

01-23-2021, 07:14 PM	#48
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01-24-2021, 02:06 PM	#50
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	^^^ Not sure who you are asking this to, but no I have NO issues with the rain getting in the back side of my cowl, and it rains a lot here in Fl. Also I believe the factory t-stat is 195, I have a Mishimoto 169 in mine. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-02-2023, 08:31 AM	#56
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Great info SSE... Thanks sir. Do miss seeing your "monster Camaro". __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-29-2023, 04:31 AM	#51
Jaydel Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 13	I figured I would just comment on here instead of making a new post, but does anyone have dimensions for the cutting? I’m ready to get it done

01-30-2023, 07:42 AM	#52
SS_Dave Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 280	And does anyone by chance know anywhere you can actually still acquire the Hines Hex Vents?