anyone have problems with their carbon fiber hoods and the extra heat given off from the turbocharger and manifold? Just curioius, I just got a carbon hood, and might put some sort of heat protection. Has anyone else done this to their hoods?

 

you'll be fine

 

i have a carbon fibre hood with and open dump (going to put a tube on it soon) but have had no problems whatsoever with heat.

 

mine is fine, no issues

 

Just put a little self adhesive relfective heat tap on the underside of the hood in the areas you feel it to be vulnerable. You should be good either way though. Carbon fiber is some tough stuff.

 

one more thing, would it be a good idea to shoot a coat of clear over the factory finish to help protect against exterior fading?

 

I've had no problems at all with my Full-Race manifold and my carbon hood, no dull spots whatsoever. Talk about being prone to heat .

If you're worried about it though, the self-reflective stuff will be fine.

 

no problems here and i have the cheapest hood money can buy!

got it off ebay, when its open, you can see light thru it lol. Surprisingly no dull spots or fading from the heat! looks great!

 

my hood turned yellow.....but i have a top mount manifold. it was getting wayyyyy too hot under the hood.

 

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besides my friend just bought a new VIS hood and I cant believe how cheap it is now from the one I bought a few years ago...mine has held up I wonder if his will