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LCPLPunk · 12-08-2018, 09:08 AM

Hey guys,

I have a 2010 that I've taken the engine cover off of and I want to add the OEM hood vent (the one in the center) to my car. I can get the OEM hood vent for about $100 bucks and I don't plan on using the rain guard, but I'm a little worried about rain/snow getting onto/into the engine bay.

My question is, should I be worried though?

I remember reading a comment from someone that said the engine is sealed and all the connections are watertight so it shouldn't be something to be worried about, but obviously if it's going to be an issue I'll reconsider.

Car is a DD in rain, snow, etc.

The Wanderer · 12-08-2018, 09:13 AM

I have same vent from the factory with rain guard.... comes in handy at keeping engine bay dry especially when washing car I will always keep it in place ....

xc_SS/RS · 12-08-2018, 11:04 AM

No need to be worried but it does take a little longer to warm up with no rain tray in the winter

DBHWT · 12-08-2018, 05:55 PM

PM me if you wanna sell rain guard....thanks

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 12-09-2018, 08:15 AM

No issues here and I run a much bigger hood vent by trackspec that is fully open and no rain tray. I have ran it in pouring rain with the engine kinda wet and still runs great.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-09-2018, 11:57 AM

I ran the hex vents on my Camaro with the drip trays in place, no engine cover and no issues at all. Plus it helped keep the engine compartment cooler, you could see the heat waves coming out.

LCPLPunk · 12-09-2018, 01:07 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-09-2018, 01:10 PM

Shouldn’t be an issue. Majority of everything is pretty weather tight in the engine bay form what I have experienced. I run my car with no covers on the engine since day 1. After a year I ditched the rain guard. I also removed the fiberglass hood liner underneath so it didn’t get messed up or soaked etc. I added reversed side bonnets to that pulls air in to help push hot air out of the engine bay. I can’t tell you how things are winter as I store mine in winter. As for rain I have had no issues except when I get in the rain with the car it usually leads to a full day of engine bay detailing after. I’ll post pictures for ya!

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-09-2018, 01:13 PM

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Covers been off for 4 years now.

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-09-2018, 01:17 PM

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Universal hood small bonnets installed to draw air in. The factory center vent I wish was reversed to draw air in also.

LCPLPunk · 12-09-2018, 06:23 PM

Looks sick! Thanks man!

WoodBoss · 12-10-2018, 02:18 PM

I would not let water get into the engine compartment on a regular basis. Eventually something will corrode.

SSEssence · 12-10-2018, 03:00 PM

The 14-15 OEM hood vents come with a drip tray underneath that funnels the water towards the front of the car, you should be fine as long as you have the tray as well.

LCPLPunk · 12-10-2018, 03:59 PM

I wasn't planning on running the water deflector, but ya, corrosion is bad.

12-08-2018, 09:08 AM	#1
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	No engine cover and I want to add a hood vent, is that a problem? Hey guys, I have a 2010 that I've taken the engine cover off of and I want to add the OEM hood vent (the one in the center) to my car. I can get the OEM hood vent for about $100 bucks and I don't plan on using the rain guard, but I'm a little worried about rain/snow getting onto/into the engine bay. My question is, should I be worried though? I remember reading a comment from someone that said the engine is sealed and all the connections are watertight so it shouldn't be something to be worried about, but obviously if it's going to be an issue I'll reconsider. Car is a DD in rain, snow, etc. __________________ "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

12-08-2018, 11:04 AM	#3
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,884	No need to be worried but it does take a little longer to warm up with no rain tray in the winter __________________ 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

12-09-2018, 08:15 AM	#5
_Onyx_Wolf_ Onyx_Z7 <— Instagram Drives: 2013 2ss 1le Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 634	No issues here and I run a much bigger hood vent by trackspec that is fully open and no rain tray. I have ran it in pouring rain with the engine kinda wet and still runs great. Attached Images

12-09-2018, 11:57 AM	#6
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,402	I ran the hex vents on my Camaro with the drip trays in place, no engine cover and no issues at all. Plus it helped keep the engine compartment cooler, you could see the heat waves coming out. __________________ 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. Last edited by 1JEWLDSSRS; 12-09-2018 at 12:04 PM. Reason: forgot something

12-09-2018, 01:07 PM	#7
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Thanks for the info guys! __________________ "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

12-08-2018, 09:13 AM	#2
The Wanderer Drives: Blaze Red 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: WV Posts: 85	I have same vent from the factory with rain guard.... comes in handy at keeping engine bay dry especially when washing car I will always keep it in place ....

12-08-2018, 05:55 PM	#4
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	PM me if you wanna sell rain guard....thanks

12-09-2018, 01:10 PM	#8
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Shouldn’t be an issue. Majority of everything is pretty weather tight in the engine bay form what I have experienced. I run my car with no covers on the engine since day 1. After a year I ditched the rain guard. I also removed the fiberglass hood liner underneath so it didn’t get messed up or soaked etc. I added reversed side bonnets to that pulls air in to help push hot air out of the engine bay. I can’t tell you how things are winter as I store mine in winter. As for rain I have had no issues except when I get in the rain with the car it usually leads to a full day of engine bay detailing after. I’ll post pictures for ya! __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-09-2018, 01:13 PM	#9
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Covers been off for 4 years now. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-09-2018, 01:17 PM	#10
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Universal hood small bonnets installed to draw air in. The factory center vent I wish was reversed to draw air in also. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

12-09-2018, 06:23 PM	#11
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Looks sick! Thanks man! __________________ "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

12-10-2018, 02:18 PM	#12
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	I would not let water get into the engine compartment on a regular basis. Eventually something will corrode.

12-10-2018, 03:00 PM	#13
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,800 View My Garage	The 14-15 OEM hood vents come with a drip tray underneath that funnels the water towards the front of the car, you should be fine as long as you have the tray as well. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

12-10-2018, 03:59 PM	#14
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I wasn't planning on running the water deflector, but ya, corrosion is bad. __________________ "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