Today i completed the install of phase 3 of my cooling upgrade. Starting with phase one the bandm 14.4 btu trans cooler, then phase two was the 10 inch 1100 cfm fan. Today phase three, the genright 14x4 hood vents. I think they were actually meant for the wrangler but i liked the size much better than any other ones i found.

Having also added the fan override switch as part of phase two, everything together is working so much better. When the a/c is on and i have the fan turned on, it gets cold enough inside the jeep to hang meat. you can literally see the heat waves pouring out of the vents. it doesnt take as much time to cool the engine back to 195 once the fan is switched on.

 

Nice, clean job! With summer coming I've been thinking about this as well.

 

I just vented mine. Best mod I have made yet! Good clean job!

 

It came out pretty good. I was thinking of doing that. But I do have one concern. What about when it rains? Isn't there a concern about water getting into everything. This the only draw back that I can think of. Am I just over concerned about nothing? I would really like to do this because I live in south Texas and would really like to have a little cooler engine. Any response would be greatly appreciated.
Robert

 

I was concerned about rain also BC the injectors are right below the drivers side vent. Everyone else that has voiced the concern here and other forums has said its no concern. I plan to get the magnetic mat that's like 12 x 14 to cover them from beneath if I have issues when it rains.

 

any drip pan consideration? I built one because my Chrysler Labaron vent is so big, and sits above the distributor. It works flawlessly with a hose drain line. I can easily take it off in the summer to let her breathe!

 

Do you have any picts of how you made your drip pan?

 

that is my concern and mine jeep came with vents from the previous owner so wen its going to rain i put cut out pieces of cardboard in mine

 

I dont, But I will post pics later for sure..... Got a fun little fuel leak project for later!

I built it with sheet metal, balbine happer, and aluminum shaping block

 

Yeah I see you MR. Stev-0! with your similar signature and all HHAHAHAHAHA.. seriously, I will post detailed drip pan stuff

 

That sucks! If it's not one thing, It's another...

It sounds like a strange coincident to me!!! LMAO!!!

 

Where can you get hood vents from?

 

mmmm, many places online.. but... theyre mostly ramshcackle. I'd suggest going to an auto parts yard with a reciprocating saw!! way more creative and nostalgic. Chrysler labaron vents are popular between jeep guys. There is also a ton of forum material on here if you search "hood vent"

 

Sweet, thanks. I'll probably do that before summer comes around. I'm also worried about rain gettin through though.

 

Here are the pix. The 2 large round headded bolts are ~6". I drilled the holes, fed them through, and tightened them down tight with nuts and washers. Then basically you have your studs. then I threaded on 2 more nuts and washers about 2" up. then you drill the holes in the drip pan, place it on, and put the last nuts and washers on. the washers and nuts tighten against eachother.. easy and very simple to tweak.

basically 2 large 6" bolts 6 nuts 6 washers.