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hazy · 07-01-2019, 04:10 PM

Wanted some advice, as I can potentially see an issue with my current setup.

Recently threw on a procharger, and to accommodate everything, the engine cover was yanked. I also have a set of hex vents installed

My concern is water getting into the exposed coil pack wiring that is no longer covered. When driving it won't be any issue due to the airflow, but when parked and it pours, or when I'm washing the car water falls through.

As I wash, it is easy enough to minimize the spray into the vents, but does anyone have a suggestion to cover them? Or is it even necessary? After a couple of washes, I've not seen any detrimental effects, but I figured it was worth an ask, especially as the rainy afternoon season is here (might also come into play during snow season, bc this is also my daily)

hammdo · 07-01-2019, 05:32 PM

Hex vents here 0 issues, even when I drove to CFest last year in a downpour for over an hour...

No pans for 3 years so far but, Houston may see more rain than we do in DFW...

Wash - I just put a towel where the vents are over the engine — reminder to remove the towel ;o)

-Don

hazy · 07-01-2019, 06:03 PM

Good to hear...the towel idea is perfect for washes.

No longer in Houston, and have moved to a drier climate, but we still have our moments of shitty afternoon downpours

LCPLPunk · 07-03-2019, 09:16 PM

hammdo, is your car a daily? I REALLY want a vent of some sort, but I'm worried about getting all that water on it all the time.

hammdo · 07-03-2019, 09:25 PM

Well, was for a while but I work from home so not any more.

Get the 14-15 GM heat extractor... That may be your best option...

-Don

LCPLPunk · 07-03-2019, 10:06 PM

Yep, that's the one I'm wanting to do!

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-04-2019, 06:42 PM

I had the Hex Vents installed on my 2011 SS stock hood for 3 years of daily driving with no issues. But I don't think they are made anymore. They were nice while they lasted. I sold mine when I got the MPD Cowl hood.

07-01-2019, 04:10 PM	#1
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	Hex vents and no engine cover Wanted some advice, as I can potentially see an issue with my current setup. Recently threw on a procharger, and to accommodate everything, the engine cover was yanked. I also have a set of hex vents installed My concern is water getting into the exposed coil pack wiring that is no longer covered. When driving it won't be any issue due to the airflow, but when parked and it pours, or when I'm washing the car water falls through. As I wash, it is easy enough to minimize the spray into the vents, but does anyone have a suggestion to cover them? Or is it even necessary? After a couple of washes, I've not seen any detrimental effects, but I figured it was worth an ask, especially as the rainy afternoon season is here (might also come into play during snow season, bc this is also my daily)

07-01-2019, 05:32 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Hex vents here 0 issues, even when I drove to CFest last year in a downpour for over an hour... No pans for 3 years so far but, Houston may see more rain than we do in DFW... Wash - I just put a towel where the vents are over the engine — reminder to remove the towel ;o) -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-03-2019, 09:16 PM	#4
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	hammdo, is your car a daily? I REALLY want a vent of some sort, but I'm worried about getting all that water on it all the time. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-03-2019, 09:25 PM	#5
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Well, was for a while but I work from home so not any more. Get the 14-15 GM heat extractor... That may be your best option... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

07-03-2019, 10:06 PM	#6
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Yep, that's the one I'm wanting to do! __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

07-01-2019, 06:03 PM	#3
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	Good to hear...the towel idea is perfect for washes. No longer in Houston, and have moved to a drier climate, but we still have our moments of shitty afternoon downpours

07-04-2019, 06:42 PM	#7
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	I had the Hex Vents installed on my 2011 SS stock hood for 3 years of daily driving with no issues. But I don't think they are made anymore. They were nice while they lasted. I sold mine when I got the MPD Cowl hood. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.