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Sapper12b · 07-08-2014, 06:41 PM

Got mine installed by Steve himself at C5 Fest. The vents are probably the best MOD and the most unnoticeable. Best part is that they actually work in reducing heat temperature under the hood.

Dexman1349 · 07-09-2014, 10:31 AM

For those who have them, how many use the drip trays? Seems like those would seriously reduce airflow/heat dissipation. Or do you only use them when there's a chance of water exposure?

Pathogen · 07-09-2014, 11:19 AM

Left them off. I just have to clean my engine cover more often.

CamaroI · 07-09-2014, 11:29 AM

I run mine without all the time. However, car not driven in the rain. I can tell you with trays off you see heat rising from the bay. Has to help leaving them out.

Another tid bit---If you own Hex vents and use or dont use trays your hood liner if using an OEM hood will become soiled after time regardless. The hood liner soaks up the water and also the suds from car washes. Over time water stains will be present. Have yet to see a car with Hex vents not have this. Hoodliners are about $100 if occurs and picky like me. My new hood from MPD1 doesnt use a hood liner so no worries for me any longer.

vegassam66 · 07-09-2014, 10:23 PM

I use hex vents without the trays to help vent the heat from the supercharger, especially here in hot Las Vegas. Not a daily driver so I dont have any issued with the hood liner getting wet or dirty. I powder coated mine to match the car color.

SneakyBlue · 06-23-2016, 01:30 PM

Would the hex vents have clearance issues with the water trays if not using the stock strut tower brace? I am using the strut tower brace from BMR #STB017.

IneedAZ · 06-23-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakyBlue

Would the hex vents have clearance issues with the water trays if not using the stock strut tower brace? I am using the strut tower brace from BMR #STB017.

I have the gm brace and not an issue. Any idea how much taller the BMR is? Just got installed this past saturday by Steve at Hex Vents. I just removed my water trays to see how bad it gets wet.

Here is my link...first set of pics are missing thanks to my wife, but scroll down and u will see them. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=457130

IneedAZ · 06-23-2016, 01:49 PM

Also, if you go with the vents, just drive up the coast and have him install them. He will give you a good deal on the labor.

SneakyBlue · 06-24-2016, 11:36 AM

I will have to check to see how much taller my brace is and will most likely do a road trip to have them professionally installed when I make the purchase.

SneakyBlue · 06-24-2016, 01:26 PM

After doing some measuring, the BMR strut tower brace is 1 3/4" in height from the engine cover. Would this clear the water trays when closing the hood?

TwentyTen2SSRS · 06-27-2016, 11:47 PM

I should try removing my drop trays.. I never drive in the rain. I can't recall (car in storage). Can you just unhook those from below and be good to go?

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IneedAZ · 06-28-2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SneakyBlue

After doing some measuring, the BMR strut tower brace is 1 3/4" in height from the engine cover. Would this clear the water trays when closing the hood?

i cant help u with the measurement as i have a intake spacer on my car so the cover would sit higher then stock. Maybe call or email BMR and ask if its taller

IneedAZ · 06-28-2016, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TwentyTen2SSRS

I should try removing my drop trays.. I never drive in the rain. I can't recall (car in storage). Can you just unhook those from below and be good to go?

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They unscrew from underneath. I took out the rain deflectors and reinserted the bottom tray to give added strength to the vents.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 06-29-2016, 10:25 PM

Ah okay I'll have to check mine. I had more recent version which were different than what's in most of the videos

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07-08-2014, 06:41 PM	#15
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Got mine installed by Steve himself at C5 Fest. The vents are probably the best MOD and the most unnoticeable. Best part is that they actually work in reducing heat temperature under the hood. Attached Images __________________

07-09-2014, 10:31 AM	#16
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	For those who have them, how many use the drip trays? Seems like those would seriously reduce airflow/heat dissipation. Or do you only use them when there's a chance of water exposure? __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

07-09-2014, 11:19 AM	#17
Pathogen Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 653	Left them off. I just have to clean my engine cover more often. __________________ Nobody with a good car needs to be justified. -Flannery O'Connor

06-23-2016, 01:49 PM	#22
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	Also, if you go with the vents, just drive up the coast and have him install them. He will give you a good deal on the labor. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

06-27-2016, 11:47 PM	#25
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I should try removing my drop trays.. I never drive in the rain. I can't recall (car in storage). Can you just unhook those from below and be good to go? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

07-09-2014, 11:29 AM	#18
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	I run mine without all the time. However, car not driven in the rain. I can tell you with trays off you see heat rising from the bay. Has to help leaving them out. Another tid bit---If you own Hex vents and use or dont use trays your hood liner if using an OEM hood will become soiled after time regardless. The hood liner soaks up the water and also the suds from car washes. Over time water stains will be present. Have yet to see a car with Hex vents not have this. Hoodliners are about $100 if occurs and picky like me. My new hood from MPD1 doesnt use a hood liner so no worries for me any longer.

07-09-2014, 10:23 PM	#19
vegassam66 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 99	I use hex vents without the trays to help vent the heat from the supercharger, especially here in hot Las Vegas. Not a daily driver so I dont have any issued with the hood liner getting wet or dirty. I powder coated mine to match the car color.

06-23-2016, 01:30 PM	#20
SneakyBlue Drives: 2020 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 19 View My Garage	Would the hex vents have clearance issues with the water trays if not using the stock strut tower brace? I am using the strut tower brace from BMR #STB017.

06-24-2016, 11:36 AM	#23
SneakyBlue Drives: 2020 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 19 View My Garage	I will have to check to see how much taller my brace is and will most likely do a road trip to have them professionally installed when I make the purchase.

06-24-2016, 01:26 PM	#24
SneakyBlue Drives: 2020 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 19 View My Garage	After doing some measuring, the BMR strut tower brace is 1 3/4" in height from the engine cover. Would this clear the water trays when closing the hood?

06-29-2016, 10:25 PM	#28
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Ah okay I'll have to check mine. I had more recent version which were different than what's in most of the videos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)