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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by dinasrt
Our hoods are sealed at the rear w/ rubber gasket for keeping the water out; but isn't this also to prevent heat and engine compartment smell/fumes from being sucked into the cab fresh air intakes? Is this an issue or non-issue with the new hood? Also want to congratulate you on an outstanding project, it looks stunning! And props to Moparrbust for the inspiration(if your still following this thread... I do like your vents better too. Do you get excess heat/smell in the cab with yours when you have the cab air blowing?) Inquiring minds want to know. Bob
Last edited by Mad_Med05X; 06-05-2010 at 01:10 AM.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
From early on I have pulled the Front and Rear rubber gaskets off to allow more cooling. Did that before I developed the super cooler and other ideas. There was no reason to eliminate the free passage of air, allowing better cooling and cool down when sitting. Woody Iam all about keeping the engine cool.
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
What we gained from our intakes - we took away from "air flow" engine cooling..
There is no free lunch....only opportunity costs...(i.e. the flapper)
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There is no free lunch....only opportunity costs...(i.e. the flapper)
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Update:
The vent designs are in work! I will provide pictures after they are added to the mold!
The Slotted rear hinge has also been completed on the next design to allow the rear section of the hood to be adjusted by 1/4 inch for a perfect fit.
Thanks,
Med
The vent designs are in work! I will provide pictures after they are added to the mold!
The Slotted rear hinge has also been completed on the next design to allow the rear section of the hood to be adjusted by 1/4 inch for a perfect fit.
Thanks,
Med
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
quote=billvp]Any new pics? Was the existing hood at the CAA event? Anyone have opinions on it if so?
BoilerUpXFire, did you ever finish your intended write-up?[/quote]
Here are some photos.
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BoilerUpXFire, did you ever finish your intended write-up?[/quote]
Here are some photos.
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
Update:
The vent designs are in work! I will provide pictures after they are added to the mold!
The Slotted rear hinge has also been completed on the next design to allow the rear section of the hood to be adjusted by 1/4 inch for a perfect fit.
Thanks,
Med
The vent designs are in work! I will provide pictures after they are added to the mold!
The Slotted rear hinge has also been completed on the next design to allow the rear section of the hood to be adjusted by 1/4 inch for a perfect fit.
Thanks,
Med
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Looking good, looking good.
I for one could stand an even taller cowl induction, don't know if it's just me and my style but I've always liked cowl style hoods. If there was any way to make it even a half inch or so taller I would love this hood even more than I already do (which is a lot by the way).
I for one could stand an even taller cowl induction, don't know if it's just me and my style but I've always liked cowl style hoods. If there was any way to make it even a half inch or so taller I would love this hood even more than I already do (which is a lot by the way).
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by BLK04LMTD
Looking good, looking good.
I for one could stand an even taller cowl induction, don't know if it's just me and my style but I've always liked cowl style hoods. If there was any way to make it even a half inch or so taller I would love this hood even more than I already do (which is a lot by the way).
I for one could stand an even taller cowl induction, don't know if it's just me and my style but I've always liked cowl style hoods. If there was any way to make it even a half inch or so taller I would love this hood even more than I already do (which is a lot by the way).
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
I personally like how it still have a sleek Euro look. Plus another 1/2 inch would require a new mold design = $2,000. I'm already redesigning the old mold to accommodate a new vent design.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by billvp
Any new pics? Was the existing hood at the CAA event? Anyone have opinions on it if so?
BoilerUpXFire, did you ever finish your intended write-up?
BoilerUpXFire, did you ever finish your intended write-up?
First off, I like the hood.... a lot. Med has really done a tremendous thing for all of us seeking another option for a hood. The CF is good quality and it looked good, but I saw it at night, so in the sun is the only place IMO for a good inspection....
With that being said, there were definitely a few things that would make me shy away from this hood, but most of them are hopefully getting taken care of in the new revision.
There are two things that stick out IMO. First, the hood does not meet the front fascia correctly on either side of the grill. I know it has been said that you can lower it with the hood stops, but if you lower it that much to where it should be, it will sit below the tops of the fender making that gap look silly. Picture below with area highlighted. Second, the hood is too tall in the rear, but as stated, this should be fully adjustable in the production one, so hopefully that will not be an issue.
To be completely honest, I would need to see a finished revised hood - installed - to decide whether or not I would bite on this.
Med, I hope you can understand I am not trying to put you down or this hood, just saying further investigation is necessary, as with anything I am going to spend over $1K on
Edit: I am not sure where we left off with the vents, but the ones on the hood I saw were plastic, I think it would hold up much better if it were some sort of metal. An off course rock on the highway could easily crack that plastic and refitting may be next to impossible if it is a molded in piece.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
The old vent design mesh was metal. The new vent design will be made into the mold. As far as the old vent being made out of a composite instead of metal, I can say that would be nice to get metal vents, but that would drive cost through the roof. The hood front is fully adjustable, and the rear will also be corrected in the final design.
Thanks
Med
Thanks
Med
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
The old vent design mesh was metal. The new vent design will be made into the mold. As far as the old vent being made out of a composite instead of metal, I can say that would be nice to get metal vents, but that would drive cost through the roof. The hood front is fully adjustable, and the rear will also be corrected in the final design.
Thanks
Med
Thanks
Med
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Thirteendog
Med can you give me a round about cost. Just a round figure that we can shoot for? Beautiful design btw
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Med