Need input: Where to put my new hood louvers?

Redsnake · Jun 8, 2012

Ok, so I just received my new louvers and wanted your input. I've got 2 places I'm thinking about mounting them... close, but not sure yet. Wanted input before I cut the hood later today.

More towards the outer part of the hood as pictured:

Or more inward:

I think both of these will work but need to double check for the underhood bracing.

Thanks.

O-Gauge Steamer · Jun 8, 2012

Here is where I put mine:

Redsnake · Jun 8, 2012

o-gauge-steamer said:
Here is where I put mine:

Thanks... looks good. I was contemplating painting mine to match the Silver, but I kinda like the black on there. Since there is a lot of black trim around my rig it's a nice compliment of 'color'.

98XJLongBuild · Jun 8, 2012

How about On the front quarter panels. Then you can low ride the heep and be a pimp.

Redsnake · Jun 8, 2012

98XJLongBuild said:
How about On the front quarter panels. Then you can low ride the heep and be a pimp.

Uh... ok. I'm actually using these to help w/the overheat/vapor lock problems common on the 00-01 XJs due to the Pre-Cat heat build up under the intake manifold.

98XJLongBuild · Jun 8, 2012

Redsnake said:
Uh... ok. I'm actually using these to help w/the overheat/vapor lock problems common on the 00-01 XJs due to the Pre-Cat heat build up under the intake manifold.

Ya i know. I thought it would be funny to see someone do that and disgrace thers heep.

O-Gauge Steamer · Jun 9, 2012

Just an FYI and yes, I know that I'm persnickety.

Quarter Panels are only found on the rear of a vehicle. Up front, they are known as "fenders" or "wings" depending upon which side of the pond you are on.

But, venting the engine bay through the fenders has been done it is not as efficient as going through the hood (bonnet?) but doing it that way eliminates the need for drip pans.

Redsnake · Jun 10, 2012

Mounted them up yesterday. Used the more inward location due to hood bracing and overall looks & fit. They look good & it appears my temps are cooler, but I don't have any real measurements yet other than the OE gauge is showing cooler. I'll try and get some followup pics soon & post. Thx

Mike Mike · Jun 10, 2012

I put the same vents on mine and the engine temp dropped about 10 deg. during slow crawls and long lines. The hood temp is down 25-30 deg. and I can rest an adult beverage on it without it getting hot.

gird123 · Jun 10, 2012

My vents are a little different, but I think they look better near the center of the hood. And it seems like a lot of the radiant heat from the manifold goes straight up. In reality I just copied where exic's xj has them.
http://www.ericsxj.com/vents.htm

Redsnake · Jun 11, 2012

Thanks for the input and of course the pics all!!

Here's some pics of mine installed.

Not only are they functional, but I like the way they look too!!

gird123 · Jun 11, 2012

Looks great! Nice jeep.

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