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csorrentini · 01-31-2020, 05:54 PM

Hi folks,

Looking at possibly changing my hood to one with some heat extraction or a ram + HE, not sure yet. I am trying to figure out, how much do the heat extractors actually reduce? I know many variables but 2 degrees or ? I am having issues starting sometimes after the car has been driving a bit and it is super hot in the hood, assuming heat soak on the starter? Won't list all the mods but it is 530 WHP NA so it gets dam hot. Any thoughts ?

witenite · 01-31-2020, 06:08 PM

Sorry missed your question about how much they actually reduce. I'm not sure. If I was looking to extract heat I would try this route.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346744

judkins75 · 01-31-2020, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by csorrentini

Hi folks,

Looking at possibly changing my hood to one with some heat extraction or a ram + HE, not sure yet. I am trying to figure out, how much do the heat extractors actually reduce? I know many variables but 2 degrees or ? I am having issues starting sometimes after the car has been driving a bit and it is super hot in the hood, assuming heat soak on the starter? Won't list all the mods but it is 530 WHP NA so it gets dam hot. Any thoughts ?

I think the heat extractor hood would help out a lot getting that heat out quick. I took the water tray out to get more air in.

christianchevell · 02-01-2020, 08:17 AM

read my mods list and buy the starter, remove the center section of the hood to firewall seal with a xacto knife, and make sure you have a good battery that's not around four years old when they crap out...…….( I live in rainy Oregon never gets water in there its a old school trick)…………. and you should find you have no problem, I did other stupid stuff like wrap the starter, zero gauge bypass etc.... But the powermaster starter and a good battery kick Arse….

csorrentini · 02-01-2020, 09:28 AM

Hey there thanks for the replies. As for a starter, I did just have my starter replaced when they tested it and showed it trying to pull far more than it needed I guess. Didn't even think about telling them to hold off and me getting an aftermarket one.

larry_g · 02-01-2020, 09:33 AM

I daily mine and I can tell you it was cool watching only the snow behind the extractor melting as I was driving. Proof it was channeling out the hot air.

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pnwdan · 02-01-2020, 06:43 PM

Another benefit of the vented hood is reducing high speed lift on the front end. It stops the car from feeling like it's going to take off when you are up there in the high speeds

spyderbuddy · 02-01-2020, 07:05 PM

I like the ZL1 Heat extractor Hood, Just wished i had not cheap out with a Ebay replica

Black 6.2L SS · 02-01-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pnwdan

Another benefit of the vented hood is reducing high speed lift on the front end. It stops the car from feeling like it's going to take off when you are up there in the high speeds

+1 Reduced pressure under the hood at speed.

Also - when I am sitting stopped at idle I can see the rising engine heat rippling up into the air just above my hood vents. Like seeing hot air rise over a hot charcoal grill. Pretty cool to see it working!

lazerlemonta · 02-03-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

read my mods list and buy the starter, remove the center section of the hood to firewall seal with a xacto knife, and make sure you have a good battery that's not around four years old when they crap out...…….( I live in rainy Oregon never gets water in there its a old school trick)…………. and you should find you have no problem, I did other stupid stuff like wrap the starter, zero gauge bypass etc.... But the powermaster starter and a good battery kick Arse….

I bet if you tape yarn it will suck it in and not blow it out. That area in front of the windshield is a negative pressure area. I have the same issue with my cowl hood on the C6 I made. Works well for cooling but is junk for aero.

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 02-03-2020, 10:41 AM

I daily mine with a tracspec heat extractor. It’s bigger than the zl1s and has no drip tray, used it in pouring rain with no issues.

Aldrichdrake · 02-03-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by csorrentini

Hi folks,

Looking at possibly changing my hood to one with some heat extraction or a ram + HE, not sure yet. I am trying to figure out, how much do the heat extractors actually reduce? I know many variables but 2 degrees or ? I am having issues starting sometimes after the car has been driving a bit and it is super hot in the hood, assuming heat soak on the starter? Won't list all the mods but it is 530 WHP NA so it gets dam hot. Any thoughts ?

not sure how much it would help but you could also check out a lower thermostat here is a good option https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...tat-100229.htm

BLU DUCE · 02-03-2020, 08:12 PM

I bought the ACS ZL1 Heat Extractor and had it Carbon fibered Hydrodipped. I cut my hood myself and did all the work. I think it turned out awesome. I had never done anything like this in my life. We run Watkins Glenn road course and that motor can get real hot. So this is why I installed and what a difference.

BLU DUCE · 02-03-2020, 08:15 PM

Better pic.

01-31-2020, 05:54 PM	#1
csorrentini Drives: 2010 Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, fl Posts: 376	heat extractor hoods Hi folks, Looking at possibly changing my hood to one with some heat extraction or a ram + HE, not sure yet. I am trying to figure out, how much do the heat extractors actually reduce? I know many variables but 2 degrees or ? I am having issues starting sometimes after the car has been driving a bit and it is super hot in the hood, assuming heat soak on the starter? Won't list all the mods but it is 530 WHP NA so it gets dam hot. Any thoughts ?

01-31-2020, 06:08 PM	#2
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Sorry missed your question about how much they actually reduce. I'm not sure. If I was looking to extract heat I would try this route. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346744 __________________ Last edited by witenite; 01-31-2020 at 06:23 PM.

02-01-2020, 08:17 AM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	read my mods list and buy the starter, remove the center section of the hood to firewall seal with a xacto knife, and make sure you have a good battery that's not around four years old when they crap out...…….( I live in rainy Oregon never gets water in there its a old school trick)…………. and you should find you have no problem, I did other stupid stuff like wrap the starter, zero gauge bypass etc.... But the powermaster starter and a good battery kick Arse…. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

02-01-2020, 09:33 AM	#6
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I daily mine and I can tell you it was cool watching only the snow behind the extractor melting as I was driving. Proof it was channeling out the hot air. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

02-01-2020, 06:43 PM	#7
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Another benefit of the vented hood is reducing high speed lift on the front end. It stops the car from feeling like it's going to take off when you are up there in the high speeds __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

02-01-2020, 09:28 AM	#5
csorrentini Drives: 2010 Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, fl Posts: 376	Hey there thanks for the replies. As for a starter, I did just have my starter replaced when they tested it and showed it trying to pull far more than it needed I guess. Didn't even think about telling them to hold off and me getting an aftermarket one.

02-01-2020, 07:05 PM	#8
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I like the ZL1 Heat extractor Hood, Just wished i had not cheap out with a Ebay replica Attached Images __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

02-03-2020, 10:41 AM	#11
_Onyx_Wolf_ Onyx_Z7 <— Instagram Drives: 2013 2ss 1le Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 634	I daily mine with a tracspec heat extractor. It’s bigger than the zl1s and has no drip tray, used it in pouring rain with no issues.

02-03-2020, 08:12 PM	#13
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I bought the ACS ZL1 Heat Extractor and had it Carbon fibered Hydrodipped. I cut my hood myself and did all the work. I think it turned out awesome. I had never done anything like this in my life. We run Watkins Glenn road course and that motor can get real hot. So this is why I installed and what a difference. Attached Images __________________

02-03-2020, 08:15 PM	#14
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Better pic. Attached Images __________________