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Jun 1, 2016 | 06:15 PM

#76

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

does removing the weather proofing without spacers Make a small gap for some ventilation?

Have not tried it.

Jun 1, 2016 | 06:18 PM

#77

Reble

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From: Tucson, AZ

Year: 1999

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[QUOTE=MoparNJeep;3260630]

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Originally Posted by s14unimog

Where'd you source these through? How much?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002D...Q7L&ref=plSrch

$14 each .

Nice. On a side note, what fender flares are those? BW or Napier or ??

Jun 1, 2016 | 06:38 PM

#78

MoparNJeep

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From: Puyallup wa

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Napier Flat flares

Jun 1, 2016 | 06:50 PM

#79

Turbo X_J

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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

Poor mans hood vent, placed between hinge and hood panel. Raises up rear of hood 1/4" at most.

You are taking a chance that the hood could penetrate the windshield during a crash.

Jun 1, 2016 | 07:04 PM

#80

Basslicks

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From: Northern Kentucky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

does removing the weather proofing without spacers Make a small gap for some ventilation?

If it did, I would think it would be negligible. I don't see how it could really hurt anything to try it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo X_J

You are taking a chance that the hood could penetrate the windshield during a crash.

lol... I was waiting for it.

Jun 1, 2016 | 07:10 PM

#81

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo X_J

You are taking a chance that the hood could penetrate the windshield during a crash.

I also pointed that out on numerous occasions and it usually starts a debate..

Jun 1, 2016 | 09:36 PM

#82

SatiricalHen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Basslicks

If it did, I would think it would be negligible. I don't see how it could really hurt anything to try it. lol... I was waiting for it.

well he was saying only space it 1/4" so I thought maybe removing the weatherstripping would leave 1/4" gap.

Jun 1, 2016 | 11:59 PM

#83

Basslicks

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From: Northern Kentucky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

well he was saying only space it 1/4" so I thought maybe removing the weatherstripping would leave 1/4" gap.

The problem I see with it is that the air would have to "ram" into the firewall before escaping out the gap. Not really a problem, per se, just maybe not as efficient as raising the hood using spacers.

Though, I'm no engineer... I'm saying all of this in theory. I have no idea if it would make a difference or not.

Jun 2, 2016 | 05:14 AM

#84

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

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I see the benefit of releasing trapped heat mainly while driving offroad and after engine shutdown. Not really while cruising at speed.
Also, save some of that airflow for travelling along the transmission tunnel.

Last edited by SteveMongr; Jun 2, 2016 at 01:39 PM. Reason: grammar police

Jun 2, 2016 | 01:17 PM

#85

extrashaky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMongr

I see the benefit of releasing trapped heat is while driving offroad and after engine shutdown.

And when sitting in idiotic Houston traffic.

Jun 2, 2016 | 03:41 PM

#86

JeremyXJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

well he was saying only space it 1/4" so I thought maybe removing the weatherstripping would leave 1/4" gap.

I removed mine a while back in an attempt to vent some heat. The XJ hood overlaps the lip on the firewall more than any other vehicle I've ever had, so I don't think the gap will do much. Well, other than letting pine needles into the engine compartment.