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Seanbonham · 07-08-2010, 08:31 PM

Anyone here have a picture of this hood actually on a car? I'm kind of digging it because i feel like it looks better than the D1's and i'm hoping it'd still get some good airflow and help keep my rb25 nice and cool. Vents look like they'd be in the right place....right where the wind would hit the engine and shoot up into the vents.

Anyway, thoughts on the looks? Any other photos or personal testimony to it's function/appearance?

Thanks

95-96 Nissan 240SX DV2 Style Carbon Fiber Hood VIS Octane Motorsports

Bob_Sagat · 07-08-2010, 08:39 PM

Looks sweet. Do you have a pic of your car? Would you leave it carbon or paint it?

Seanbonham · 07-08-2010, 09:44 PM

Yeah, i do, but they are on my desktop, will post when i get back in town. It's nothing special yet, just basically a stock zenki. Just bought it and am blowing all my cash first on an rb25det and having it professionally installed so everything is done right the first time, so it's definitely a work in progress type of thing. But i do know that the rb25s are going to run hot in the engine bay anyway, so i've been trying to find a vented hood i like that would actually work to a mild degree at least. I feel like initially i'd leave it unpainted, but eventually once allllll the engine is set up just the way i want it, and when i get a dmax d1 kit on there, i will prep it up and get the whole thing painted, probably cf hood included. Depends on how it all starts looking and coming together.

***S14DB*** · 07-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Needs more vents.

punxva · 07-08-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Needs more vents.

i gotta fever, and the only prescription is moar hood vents

Seanbonham · 07-08-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Needs more vents.

Agreed, i'll probably bust a few in their with my wood-choppin axe once i have it installed and it's safely supported by my engine.

510-SR20DET · 07-09-2010, 01:07 AM

Enjuku racing used the same style hood but from Seibon. I dont see their car got overheated. The hood Enjuku racing used on the s13.5 was Seibon DV cf hood.

s14unimog · 07-09-2010, 09:56 AM

I wish I could find a hood for the 95-96 that had one of those NASA style scoops down by the intake and THAT'S IT.

That hood has way too much going on for me. Plus, I can't imagine how hood vents are mandatory to keep that RB cool...

Seanbonham · 07-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14unimog

I wish I could find a hood for the 95-96 that had one of those NASA style scoops down by the intake and THAT'S IT.

That hood has way too much going on for me. Plus, I can't imagine how hood vents are mandatory to keep that RB cool...

Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. But why risk it? if i lived in another state i probably wouldn't bother. But i live in texas. half the year it's 90-110 degrees outside and i want to be able to run AC. They help.

thenooblet · 07-09-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanbonham

Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. But why risk it? if i lived in another state i probably wouldn't bother. But i live in texas. half the year it's 90-110 degrees outside and i want to be able to run AC. They help.

Yes, it is hot as balls in Texas...I was outside working once and my thermometer in my truck said 117*. I was like ZOMG!!

So I say vents would be a good way to be safe

shogun! · 07-09-2010, 11:22 AM

To give you an idea even if it is not on a S14.
I have a similar one on my s13 and the vents are perfectly placed to increase ventilation through FMIC and radiator. The small ducts give somewhat cold air around the turbo and manifold area.

s14unimog · 07-09-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanbonham

Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. But why risk it? if i lived in another state i probably wouldn't bother. But i live in texas. half the year it's 90-110 degrees outside and i want to be able to run AC. They help.

Right, I feel ya, couldn't hurt. just watch out for rain I suppose, or washing the car while its hot... I wish hoods like these were designed with water concerns in mind; like an OEM Evo hood or something.

shogun! · 07-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Have a look here regarding ventilation of engine bay etc
V-Mount Intercooler throttle response - SXOC Bulletin Board

Seanbonham · 07-09-2010, 04:18 PM

Thanks a bunch for the photos shogun, that helped a lot just to get an idea for how the hood looks in person and in all directions. Definitely let me make up my mind for the Yes. I appreciate it.

And thanks for the link to the ventilation stop, again, appreciated!

Your s13 is coming together really well, that front bumper is clean.

07-08-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
Seanbonham Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Opinions/ Anyone have any other photos of this Hood? Anyone here have a picture of this hood actually on a car? I'm kind of digging it because i feel like it looks better than the D1's and i'm hoping it'd still get some good airflow and help keep my rb25 nice and cool. Vents look like they'd be in the right place....right where the wind would hit the engine and shoot up into the vents. Anyway, thoughts on the looks? Any other photos or personal testimony to it's function/appearance? Thanks 95-96 Nissan 240SX DV2 Style Carbon Fiber Hood VIS Octane Motorsports

07-08-2010, 10:11 PM	#4
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Needs more vents. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

07-09-2010, 01:07 AM	#7
510-SR20DET Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aye Bay Bay Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Enjuku racing used the same style hood but from Seibon. I dont see their car got overheated. The hood Enjuku racing used on the s13.5 was Seibon DV cf hood. __________________ Originally Posted by EDaciouSX You should fix your opor* grammar.*

07-09-2010, 09:56 AM	#8
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 34 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I wish I could find a hood for the 95-96 that had one of those NASA style scoops down by the intake and THAT'S IT. That hood has way too much going on for me. Plus, I can't imagine how hood vents are mandatory to keep that RB cool... __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

07-09-2010, 11:22 AM	#11
shogun! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To give you an idea even if it is not on a S14. I have a similar one on my s13 and the vents are perfectly placed to increase ventilation through FMIC and radiator. The small ducts give somewhat cold air around the turbo and manifold area. __________________ My +700hp RS13

07-08-2010, 08:39 PM	#2
Bob_Sagat Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: long beach Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Looks sweet. Do you have a pic of your car? Would you leave it carbon or paint it?

07-08-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
Seanbonham Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, i do, but they are on my desktop, will post when i get back in town. It's nothing special yet, just basically a stock zenki. Just bought it and am blowing all my cash first on an rb25det and having it professionally installed so everything is done right the first time, so it's definitely a work in progress type of thing. But i do know that the rb25s are going to run hot in the engine bay anyway, so i've been trying to find a vented hood i like that would actually work to a mild degree at least. I feel like initially i'd leave it unpainted, but eventually once allllll the engine is set up just the way i want it, and when i get a dmax d1 kit on there, i will prep it up and get the whole thing painted, probably cf hood included. Depends on how it all starts looking and coming together.

07-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#13
shogun! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have a look here regarding ventilation of engine bay etc V-Mount Intercooler throttle response - SXOC Bulletin Board __________________ My +700hp RS13

07-09-2010, 04:18 PM	#14
Seanbonham Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks a bunch for the photos shogun, that helped a lot just to get an idea for how the hood looks in person and in all directions. Definitely let me make up my mind for the Yes. I appreciate it. And thanks for the link to the ventilation stop, again, appreciated! Your s13 is coming together really well, that front bumper is clean.

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