I cut some holes in my hood

"Not a Sunburst Miata" (moezsayani)
05/15/2018 at 10:35 • Filed to: None

Now the turbo gets more airflow and stays nice and cool

DISCUSSION (23)

AestheticsInMotion > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:37

I’m getting ready to do this too. Did you just use an angle grinder? Run into any issues?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:42

You are a braver man than I.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:43

Kinja'd!!!

facw > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
05/15/2018 at 10:46

The good news is it’s pretty easy (and comparatively cheap) to replace the hood if you screw up.

punkgoose17 > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:49

Did it add lightness? I am thinking this would be a great inappropriate / very appropriate mod to do to my car since the hood is already hail damaged.

PartyPooper2012 > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:49

I was eyeing these vents for my C5... or at least something similar. I cannot raise my hand and cut a hole in a hood.

What if i fuck it up. What if it’s crooked. What if water gets in and fucks up electronics.

But I know I need it. LS1 gets pretty hot under there.

Elaborate on the process? Is it just cut a random hole. Mirror it on other side. Stick some vents in and call it a day? How do you know snow/rain won’t ruin electronics?

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 10:55

Would have been cheaper at the hardware store. No, seriously, your hood is awesome

Kinja'd!!!

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 11:26

I third with the calls for elaboration! How was the process?? Looks very clean!

HammerheadFistpunch > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 11:31

I see these on 80 series and I ask myself how much they really help. I guess it all boils down to how much turbulence it creates in the cooling air flow. if it disrupts the laminar flow from the radiator back you will get diminished cooling performance, if its simply an extractor and its not creating turbulent flow for the main cooling system I could see a benefit, but I wonder how much.

Not a Sunburst Miata > PartyPooper2012
05/15/2018 at 11:45

use templates to drill holes at corners

use angle grinder to cut longer lines

use file to smooth out edges

use rivets to attach vents

Full disclosure: I had Vorshlag Motorsports in Plano do the install since I was terrified of messing it up, they did a fantastic job.

You get water into your engine bay driving in the rain, most of the electronics should be fine if you add a vent.

Not a Sunburst Miata > AestheticsInMotion
05/15/2018 at 11:45

use templates to drill holes at corners

use angle grinder to cut longer lines

use file to smooth out edges

use rivets to attach vents

Full disclosure: I had Vorshlag Motorsports in Plano do the install since I was terrified of messing it up, they did a fantastic job.

Not a Sunburst Miata > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
05/15/2018 at 11:46

use templates to drill holes at corners

use angle grinder to cut longer lines

use file to smooth out edges

use rivets to attach vents

Full disclosure: I had Vorshlag Motorsports in Plano do the install since I was terrified of messing it up, they did a fantastic job.

Not a Sunburst Miata > punkgoose17
05/15/2018 at 11:46

I think the vents weigh about the same as the sections of metal that were cut out!

PartyPooper2012 > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 11:51

here we go... speed holes are to appear in my hood soon

punkgoose17 > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 12:02

: (

gettingoldercarguy > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 12:18

Terry is a great guy!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 12:40

Nice! I wanted to do something like this to my GVR4 but never had the guts

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 12:51

I don’t blame you. I wouldn’t cut up my hood either! I mean it’d be one thing if it was a shitty project car I wouldn’t mind as much if I messed up, but not my only form of transportation and a car I like very much!

Not a Sunburst Miata > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
05/15/2018 at 13:38

When I originally bought them I knew that Vorshlag would do the install. Between the vents getting delivered and Vorshlag having time to install them, I impulse bought a yellow miata...

Not a Sunburst Miata > gettingoldercarguy
05/15/2018 at 13:39

Yeah he’s fantastic!

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 14:06

Oh! You the one who posted that up yesterday? Welcome to the community lol. They fun as hell and addicting to modify, but your brz is very similar in that respect. I’ve driven with and say in a frs, but never driven one to compare. They seem much more civilized, but similar. You’ll have to do some comparison tests!

Not a Sunburst Miata > mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
05/15/2018 at 14:59

Haha I’ve been an Opponaut for many years, but these two are the first cars I’ve had that I’ve truly enjoyed and had things to share on Oppo.

I love both of them, I’ll make a comparison post soon, but it won’t be a fair comparison. the BRZ is very heavily modified

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Not a Sunburst Miata
05/15/2018 at 16:46

I meant welcome to the Miata community lol. It’s so much more fun being an enthusiast when your car excites you. I feel you on it not being a fair comparison but you can compare some general aspects I guess. I’ll look forward to the post!