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13lstuner · 10-17-2013, 11:06 PM

Considering on getting these. But I have a few questions. Has anyone DIY'd these? If so how was it? Also should these come before a vmax throttle body, and mrt v2 exhaust upgrade buying everything brand new? If I get a used deal on any of these of course I will snatch them up

Also how are the vents. Do they cool very well? And how many of you run them with the splash trays off in the rain? And how many run them with the trays on all of the time?

RolltideSS · 10-18-2013, 12:08 AM

Hey - haven't done it myself but here is the link for the install video. Doesn't look too bad but would be nervous about cutting into my hood like this

http://youtu.be/ngmYBuQMu5c

ackeight · 10-18-2013, 12:25 AM

The you tube video and instructions they come with will tell you everything you need to know to confidently(Loose term seeing you are cutting into a perfectly good hood) install these yourself. Make sure you have the right tools and you are good to go.

13lstuner · 10-18-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ackeight

The you tube video and instructions they come with will tell you everything you need to know to confidently(Loose term seeing you are cutting into a perfectly good hood) install these yourself. Make sure you have the right tools and you are good to go.

How do you like your throttle body?

its a syn · 10-18-2013, 07:40 AM

If you can wait, have them done at the Fest in May. Maybe someone could chime in the vendor that has been at Indy the last two years. I would think he will be there again as he was one busy SOB all weekend!

BenningJ · 10-18-2013, 08:01 AM

The HexVents are great! I had mine done at the Fest and got to help with the install. It is very straight forward. The install is very straightforward. I really like mine. Good luck with them.

ackeight · 10-18-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 13lstuner

How do you like your throttle body?

It's good. Quicker throttle response. That really is about it. Helps for downshifting blipping the throttle.

Denis · 10-18-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebeastsrt

Measure twice, Cut once. Good luck.

HAHA i said the same thing when i installed my TL1 hood insert. ended up measuring like 6 times! haha

but right before i took the cutting wheel to it i had some SERIOUS second thoughts. but it all works out in the end.

i know its not the same as the Hex vents but the idea of cutting your hood is still there. so measure as many times as you feel is necessary because you only get once shot to cut it.

2012REDSS · 10-18-2013, 09:07 AM

yea its one of those projects the beer is best saved for after the cutting is done but its not bad and they work great

ssmike · 10-18-2013, 09:12 AM

No DIY needed! The video and instructions are spot on and very clear! It made the decision to drill and cut a lot easier for me!

Angrybird 12 · 10-18-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

HAHA i said the same thing when i installed my TL1 hood insert. ended up measuring like 6 times! haha

but right before i took the cutting wheel to it i had some SERIOUS second thoughts. but it all works out in the end.

i know its not the same as the Hex vents but the idea of cutting your hood is still there. so measure as many times as you feel is necessary because you only get once shot to cut it.

It's easier to measure and cut one big hole than it is it cut two smaller ones and get them exactly even and the same size...

13lstuner · 10-18-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

HAHA i said the same thing when i installed my TL1 hood insert. ended up measuring like 6 times! haha

but right before i took the cutting wheel to it i had some SERIOUS second thoughts. but it all works out in the end.

i know its not the same as the Hex vents but the idea of cutting your hood is still there. so measure as many times as you feel is necessary because you only get once shot to cut it.

What did yours end up looking like? And what are the function of yours besides engine cooling?

13lstuner · 10-18-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

It's easier to measure and cut one big hole than it is it cut two smaller ones and get them exactly even and the same size...

I slightly agree. I think the thing that would make them harder is getting them perfectly lined up with the cowl line.

13lstuner · 10-18-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ackeight

It's good. Quicker throttle response. That really is about it. Helps for downshifting blipping the throttle.

Hmmm I've been considering that for my next mod.

10-17-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	Thoughts on hex vents Considering on getting these. But I have a few questions. Has anyone DIY'd these? If so how was it? Also should these come before a vmax throttle body, and mrt v2 exhaust upgrade buying everything brand new? If I get a used deal on any of these of course I will snatch them up Also how are the vents. Do they cool very well? And how many of you run them with the splash trays off in the rain? And how many run them with the trays on all of the time? __________________

10-18-2013, 12:25 AM	#3
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	The you tube video and instructions they come with will tell you everything you need to know to confidently(Loose term seeing you are cutting into a perfectly good hood) install these yourself. Make sure you have the right tools and you are good to go. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

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its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	If you can wait, have them done at the Fest in May. Maybe someone could chime in the vendor that has been at Indy the last two years. I would think he will be there again as he was one busy SOB all weekend! __________________

10-18-2013, 08:01 AM	#6
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	The HexVents are great! I had mine done at the Fest and got to help with the install. It is very straight forward. The install is very straightforward. I really like mine. Good luck with them. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

10-18-2013, 12:08 AM	#2
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Hey - haven't done it myself but here is the link for the install video. Doesn't look too bad but would be nervous about cutting into my hood like this http://youtu.be/ngmYBuQMu5c

10-18-2013, 09:07 AM	#9
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	yea its one of those projects the beer is best saved for after the cutting is done but its not bad and they work great

10-18-2013, 09:12 AM	#10
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	No DIY needed! The video and instructions are spot on and very clear! It made the decision to drill and cut a lot easier for me!