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xc_SS/RS · 08-05-2015, 09:05 AM

So I've got a 2010 Camaro SS and I've been thinking about adding the 2014 hood vent to my car but I've got a question about airflow. They put the hood vent onto the 2014-2015 to reduce lift, reduce underwood temps etc. and I was thinking that my Vararam intake would not allow as much air to flow out of the vent. Would this be a problem? I know that hot air will still vent but I'm wondering if it will be a decent amount less? Also it seems that the drip tray will empty right on top of the intake and I wonder if that will pose a problem as well?

Jsmith18 · 08-05-2015, 09:27 AM

I think the driptray will drain in front of the intake, where the hood latch is(not to say some residual water may get on it). So I'm pretty sure you would be fine there. Not sure about the other information but the vents definitely look awesome! Thinking about doing it myself!

White_SS/RS · 08-05-2015, 01:04 PM

The hood vent tray drips onto the top of the radiator/fan shroud.

xc_SS/RS · 08-05-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by White_SS/RS

The hood vent tray drips onto the top of the radiator/fan shroud.

Yeah and with my radiator leaned back to fit the vararam in there it will drip onto the intake. It looks like it would just run off the sides of the intake so that isn't much of an issue as there still won't be a chance of it getting sucked into the intake. What I'm mainly worried about is not being able to fully utilize the cooling effect and reduction in front end lift due to the intake covering nearly half of the vents. So if the intake being where it is in relation to the vent I need to think about a new intake or potentially the ZL1 hood/TL1 insert.

Am I on the right track with this one?

White_SS/RS · 08-05-2015, 04:29 PM

I think the ZL1 hood extractor sits even lower than the 14-15 style. I think you'll be ok with the 14-15 style.

Speedfreak391 · 08-14-2015, 09:01 AM

Check out the hex-vents also. If you are just looking to relieve the heat.

Pro Stock John · 03-01-2016, 04:26 PM

I picked up all the 2014 hood vent parts too for my car.

As soon as we can I'll have my body shop buddy install it and I'll share if the car runs cooler (which is the goal).

I already have a 160 stat.

No Hex Vents for me, I don't think that system would vent heat as well.

RichSS2006 · 03-01-2016, 05:57 PM

I recently installed the vent and rain tray. It dumps water out just ahead of the radiator, but behind the hood latch. I don't think the rain tray will work with the VRam intake. Too much going on there fighting for space. I will say that the tray drains away water real good. My engine did not get wet during a weekend washing.

ghosted · 03-01-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Yeah and with my radiator leaned back to fit the vararam in there it will drip onto the intake. It looks like it would just run off the sides of the intake so that isn't much of an issue as there still won't be a chance of it getting sucked into the intake. What I'm mainly worried about is not being able to fully utilize the cooling effect and reduction in front end lift due to the intake covering nearly half of the vents. So if the intake being where it is in relation to the vent I need to think about a new intake or potentially the ZL1 hood/TL1 insert.

Am I on the right track with this one?

The hood vent works mostly by creating a vacuum, or low pressure area, inside the vent as the air rushes by it. Things partially in the way won't really matter a much as you think, because the vacuum is still being created.

Scotty D2014 · 03-01-2016, 10:01 PM

I took the drain tray off .. You can see the heat coming out of it .. I'm sure it must help the engine bay

xc_SS/RS · 03-01-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ghosted

The hood vent works mostly by creating a vacuum, or low pressure area, inside the vent as the air rushes by it. Things partially in the way won't really matter a much as you think, because the vacuum is still being created.

Good point and I didn't even think of that

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I picked up all the 2014 hood vent parts too for my car.

As soon as we can I'll have my body shop buddy install it and I'll share if the car runs cooler (which is the goal).

I already have a 160 stat.

No Hex Vents for me, I don't think that system would vent heat as well.

Yeah the hex vents look cool but I also don't think they would do much for heat.

I still need to do this mod as well.... Maybe a summer project

mp51998 · 03-02-2016, 05:15 AM

I had the older version of the HEX vents and ran them without the tray. Heat poured out of them even when at a standstill.

wernergmhtp · 03-02-2016, 10:27 AM

Would be interested to hear if anyone has tried drip tray intact vs. drip tray removed and whether this had any effect on engine temps on a road course.

Pro Stock John · 03-02-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RichSS2006

I recently installed the vent and rain tray. It dumps water out just ahead of the radiator, but behind the hood latch. I don't think the rain tray will work with the VRam intake. Too much going on there fighting for space. I will say that the tray drains away water real good. My engine did not get wet during a weekend washing.

I have a Vararam airbox would that be a problem?

08-05-2015, 09:05 AM	#1
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	2014 hood vent airflow So I've got a 2010 Camaro SS and I've been thinking about adding the 2014 hood vent to my car but I've got a question about airflow. They put the hood vent onto the 2014-2015 to reduce lift, reduce underwood temps etc. and I was thinking that my Vararam intake would not allow as much air to flow out of the vent. Would this be a problem? I know that hot air will still vent but I'm wondering if it will be a decent amount less? Also it seems that the drip tray will empty right on top of the intake and I wonder if that will pose a problem as well? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-05-2015, 01:04 PM	#3
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	The hood vent tray drips onto the top of the radiator/fan shroud. __________________ LMS Engineering

08-05-2015, 04:29 PM	#5
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	I think the ZL1 hood extractor sits even lower than the 14-15 style. I think you'll be ok with the 14-15 style. __________________ LMS Engineering

08-14-2015, 09:01 AM	#6
Speedfreak391 One man Army Drives: 1987 Iroc Players car Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United States Posts: 133	Check out the hex-vents also. If you are just looking to relieve the heat. __________________ 1987 Iroc-Z with a turbo 5.3, T-56, Moser 9", and lots of other goodies. http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/sho...87-IROC/page24 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with a K&N cold air Stainless Power headers, Magnaflow cat-back, staggered TSW Nurburgring's just a great daily driver.

03-01-2016, 04:26 PM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I picked up all the 2014 hood vent parts too for my car. As soon as we can I'll have my body shop buddy install it and I'll share if the car runs cooler (which is the goal). I already have a 160 stat. No Hex Vents for me, I don't think that system would vent heat as well. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-05-2015, 09:27 AM	#2
Jsmith18 Drives: 2013 Camaro LFX Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 448 View My Garage	I think the driptray will drain in front of the intake, where the hood latch is(not to say some residual water may get on it). So I'm pretty sure you would be fine there. Not sure about the other information but the vents definitely look awesome! Thinking about doing it myself!

03-01-2016, 05:57 PM	#8
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	I recently installed the vent and rain tray. It dumps water out just ahead of the radiator, but behind the hood latch. I don't think the rain tray will work with the VRam intake. Too much going on there fighting for space. I will say that the tray drains away water real good. My engine did not get wet during a weekend washing. __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

03-01-2016, 10:01 PM	#10
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	I took the drain tray off .. You can see the heat coming out of it .. I'm sure it must help the engine bay

03-02-2016, 05:15 AM	#12
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	I had the older version of the HEX vents and ran them without the tray. Heat poured out of them even when at a standstill.

03-02-2016, 10:27 AM	#13
wernergmhtp Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC Posts: 119	Would be interested to hear if anyone has tried drip tray intact vs. drip tray removed and whether this had any effect on engine temps on a road course. __________________ Chris Werner Author, "How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines" Contributing Editor, GM High-Tech Performance (1998-2014)