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CamaroCracka · 07-27-2023, 09:42 AM

You have to tape off the area, measure your placement 167 times, sedate yourself to reduce the anxiety of drilling the first hole and cut along the lines you created on the tape. I used an air saw, some use a cutoff wheel, but the hood is aluminum, so a wheel might clog some. I went with smaller vents that are outside the stripes. I also bought different hardware with nylock nuts to be sure it would not loosen up and I put a very small amount of sealant around the mounting surface to reduce potential vibration.

Be careful not to overtighten the screws as that will create small ripples in the sheet metal. Also think about what you are going to do about the insulation on the underside of the of the hood.

John_C · 07-30-2023, 06:03 AM

Just seen a install video on these vents.

Not sure I can cut that out myself.

Probably just pay a body shop to do that so I don't mess it up!

07-27-2023, 09:42 AM	#15
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,042	You have to tape off the area, measure your placement 167 times, sedate yourself to reduce the anxiety of drilling the first hole and cut along the lines you created on the tape. I used an air saw, some use a cutoff wheel, but the hood is aluminum, so a wheel might clog some. I went with smaller vents that are outside the stripes. I also bought different hardware with nylock nuts to be sure it would not loosen up and I put a very small amount of sealant around the mounting surface to reduce potential vibration. Be careful not to overtighten the screws as that will create small ripples in the sheet metal. Also think about what you are going to do about the insulation on the underside of the of the hood. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

07-30-2023, 06:03 AM	#16
John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 781	Just seen a install video on these vents. Not sure I can cut that out myself. Probably just pay a body shop to do that so I don't mess it up!