It's from VIS and is about $500, would the ducts help any in cooling the engine? Or are they just RICE?

 

They will help. Don't they have a cleaner vented version? I remember one that resembled the J's and Crux JDM c/f hoods.

 

ehh I don't like it, unless its venting heat from like a turbo or something I don't find it that useful


[Modified by hooptie157, 11:21 AM 8/7/2002]

 

Vented hoods make a big difference when it comes down to cooling.

 

It's aight. Wouldn't put it on the R though...

 

Why do you need more cooling?

An aftermarket thermostat and thermoswitch is more than enough for most people's needs.

 

well my car is in the body shop right now, so I was looking at hoods and I found this one if it helps any to cool the car i might get it.

 

I rather get other ones that are out there.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=241608

Check this thread.

 

Yea, but too much cooling is not good, like no VTEC. I have read about people putting both on their cars and not having VTEC Kick in.
What I want is for hot air to be moved out of the engine bay quicker, I am guessing that can help cool the engine and other stuff like the intake and header.

 

l wouldn't get it. Just MHO.

 

This was never being debated, I feel the same way on this subject.

I wouldn't worry about it. If you have any intention of racing later on (the only time you'd care about such minimal gains), the class you would like to race in may not allow non-OEM body panels.

 

looks way too ricey

 

i'd prefer a mugen style vent, front of the hood, pulls hot air out from the back of the radiator and off the exhaust manifold. but not in a daily driver


[Modified by Rob, 3:02 PM 8/7/2002]

 

i agree wit j00

 

I would call that hood rice...unless someone has extreme underhood temperatures, say with the use of a turbo. Other than that I think that it doesn't look good. I would highly recommend that you <u>not</u> purchase this hood.

If you want replace the hood with a CF piece I would do it with a solid CF hood, of which I can get for you at a very nice price.
Austin

 

Ever since I installed my SS header, I've noticed my underhood temps have risen alot. If I was in the market for a cf hood, I would get a vented one.

If your gonna spend the money, might as well get one that does more than just lose a few pounds.

 

When the car is moving you shouldn't have to worry that much about increased underhood heat...unless you're spending a fair amount of time at WOT...Iggy doesn't need a vented hood.

 

it looks great - for me to poop on...

probably awesome with the optional DOHC V6 that came in with the 99 USDM R's - got room (and cooling vents) for both heads

 

The vents are located too far back.
They should be just at the front lip of the valve cover.

Plus the "bulge" that precedes each of them will (slightly) INCREASE pressure on top of the vents, thus decreasing the effectiveness of the evacuation.

 

I don't like it

 

 

.....this one looks less ricey - if you MUST have a usdm vented hood.

 

Yeah, I like that one but don't know about the brand and quality.

 

much better