Hex Vents Installed - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kosmo · 07-15-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by caper

how did the dremel work out? just a regular dremel with a cutting wheel?

I felt more comfortable using it as I felt I had more control. My jig saw is not the best quality and I was afraid of denting the hood if the saw bounced around too much. I just used a metal cuttng disc for the dremel. Took a little longer but time was not my worry.

tramtwo · 07-15-2013, 11:48 AM

Looks good..... this mod is growing on me.

kosmo · 07-15-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Looks good..... this mod is growing on me.

DO IT!!! You won't be sorry! I get a kick out of watching people get whiplash as I pass them on the road

zandron263 · 07-15-2013, 07:58 PM

Looks great I preordered mine to be installed on the first day of C5 fest.

Red Jewel RS · 07-15-2013, 10:02 PM

I love mine! Installed them myself. Easy. Take your time. Instructions included. Also used YouTube videos.

Great look. Lots of heat goes through them!

Hybrid · 07-15-2013, 10:12 PM

They look great! Here in Florida it rains everyday in the summer and I'm not talking about a sprinkle. If someone has an idea on waterproofing or drain hoses...

Aubrey64 · 07-15-2013, 11:32 PM

Looks good!

caper · 07-16-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

I installed mine myself. I had to watch the install video several times to make sure I was doing it right. They do not drain unless you make a drain yourself. The pans just hold the water. I would think if you get more than a 1/2" of rain in one session the pans will hold that amount. Love mine and one of the best mods.

I stand corrected! think I would know this since I have em lol. thanks.

Cincy10SSRS · 07-16-2013, 07:23 AM

Sorry to semi-thread jack but it is related and amusing... Was at a long light yesterday evening and a goober in an old pickup to my right makes a motion for me to roll down my passenger window. With some hesitation I did. He points to the vents on my hood and says, "I see you got the good one. Might as well get the good one if you're gettin' a Camara". I'm 99% sure he mistook the hex vents for the vent in the ZL1 hood and thought I had one!

ssmike · 07-16-2013, 11:55 AM

kosmo, the vents look great! Good job! I did mine myself also but I used a saber saw. The only problem I had was that the blade was a little too short at the beginning where the reference hole is drilled because of the space between the top sheet metal and the bracing underneath. Other than that Steve's video and included instructions made it very straight forward!

TwentyTen2SSRS · 07-16-2013, 12:59 PM

How much are these things?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-16-2013, 01:02 PM

$350

Falundir · 07-16-2013, 01:41 PM

I like them a lot, however my stopping point is I know if I don't make them perfectly lined up it will haunt me for the rest of my life....

Cincy10SSRS · 07-16-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Falundir

I like them a lot, however my stopping point is I know if I don't make them perfectly lined up it will haunt me for the rest of my life....

If you just take your time measuring and measuring again and then measuring again, and eyeballing the markings you make from every possible direction and light before you start cutting you won't have any problems; they'll be perfect. I know it's scary but it was actually a little easier than I thought it would be. Just take your time.

07-15-2013, 11:32 PM	#21
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	Looks good! __________________

07-16-2013, 07:23 AM	#23
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	Sorry to semi-thread jack but it is related and amusing... Was at a long light yesterday evening and a goober in an old pickup to my right makes a motion for me to roll down my passenger window. With some hesitation I did. He points to the vents on my hood and says, "I see you got the good one. Might as well get the good one if you're gettin' a Camara". I'm 99% sure he mistook the hex vents for the vent in the ZL1 hood and thought I had one! __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

07-16-2013, 11:55 AM	#24
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	kosmo, the vents look great! Good job! I did mine myself also but I used a saber saw. The only problem I had was that the blade was a little too short at the beginning where the reference hole is drilled because of the space between the top sheet metal and the bracing underneath. Other than that Steve's video and included instructions made it very straight forward! Attached Images

07-16-2013, 12:59 PM	#25
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	How much are these things? __________________ 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)

07-16-2013, 01:02 PM	#26
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,958	$350 __________________

07-15-2013, 11:48 AM	#16
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Looks good..... this mod is growing on me.

07-15-2013, 07:58 PM	#18
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	Looks great I preordered mine to be installed on the first day of C5 fest.

07-15-2013, 10:02 PM	#19
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	I love mine! Installed them myself. Easy. Take your time. Instructions included. Also used YouTube videos. Great look. Lots of heat goes through them!

07-15-2013, 10:12 PM	#20
Hybrid Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United States Posts: 18 View My Garage	They look great! Here in Florida it rains everyday in the summer and I'm not talking about a sprinkle. If someone has an idea on waterproofing or drain hoses...

07-16-2013, 01:41 PM	#27
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	I like them a lot, however my stopping point is I know if I don't make them perfectly lined up it will haunt me for the rest of my life....