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gtstorey · 01-21-2021, 10:18 AM

I don't know if you know it, but the Hex Vents are no longer in production.

CamaroCracka · 01-21-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

If I Would to install a Hex Vent on my 2010 SS,would it cause down draft that would affect my engine temps to increase or would it not have any effects at how or would it be just for looks.which I'm ok with as long as it doesn't cause the engine to over heat.
I have seen on here on the site where members said the 2010 hood wasn't design for a Hex Vent and would cause issues with overheating.

Vents don't cause overheating. You are increasing flow through the radiator and taking hot air out of the engine compartment.

Now a hood scoop plumbing cool air meant for the intake could create a high pressure area and reduce flow through the radiator if the air is just dumping under the hood and not going directly into the engine.

In other words, vents pull air out of the engine compartment and scoops push air into, hopefully, the intake (or maybe the brakes).

Nonetheless, this is a pretty old thread and Hex vents have not been available for a while. TrackSpec is one of the only options still out there.

Tarendor · 01-21-2021, 01:05 PM

I am a fan of the 2014 zl1 hood vent, I did it on my 12 and have no regrets.

STINGER BEE · 01-21-2021, 02:23 PM

Thanks Guys appreciate the feedback,from what you say it doesn't look look good,on getting any, since they are not available anymore.

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Vents don't cause overheating. You are increasing flow through the radiator and taking hot air out of the engine compartment.

Now a hood scoop plumbing cool air meant for the intake could create a high pressure area and reduce flow through the radiator if the air is just dumping under the hood and not going directly into the engine.

In other words, vents pull air out of the engine compartment and scoops push air into, hopefully, the intake (or maybe the brakes).

Nonetheless, this is a pretty old thread and Hex vents have not been available for a while. TrackSpec is one of the only options still out there.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-21-2021, 04:00 PM

Yep, Steve Hines of Hines Performance that made these vents closed up the company many years ago when he was having trouble getting the material he needed on a regular basis. I talked to him on the phone back then when one of my friends wanted a set. So now they are no more, unless you find someone selling a set in the ads in the for sale section, or ebay. As cracker states, any vent in the hood will extract heat from under the hood and also help keep the nose grounded. I had a set earlier and when sitting you could actually see the heat waves coming out from them, they worked and looked great. But now if you want something like that, you gotta search around. I have seen a lot of people installing the 5th gen ZL1 vent in their hoods, or the one from ACS. Good luck with your search.

BLU DUCE · 01-21-2021, 04:49 PM

I put the ZL1 carbon fiber in my 2011 1SS/RS and had never done anything like this. I used a temperature heat gun to take the temp. before I put the ZL1 vent in. After running WG Roard course The temp was a lot lower. When I came to a stop you could see the heat come out real fast.

Tarendor · 01-21-2021, 06:07 PM

Anything you do to "Draw" the heat out will subsequently cause fresh air to be drawn in.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-22-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I put the ZL1 carbon fiber in my 2011 1SS/RS and had never done anything like this. I used a temperature heat gun to take the temp. before I put the ZL1 vent in. After running WG Roard course The temp was a lot lower. When I came to a stop you could see the heat come out real fast.

Very nice DUCE!! That looks crazy awesome...

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-22-2021, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

Anything you do to "Draw" the heat out will subsequently cause fresh air to be drawn in.

^^^^ so very true... Looks good...

BLU DUCE · 01-22-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

Anything you do to "Draw" the heat out will subsequently cause fresh air to be drawn in.

Are those air ducts going to the brakes?

Tarendor · 01-22-2021, 10:27 AM

The 1 on the drivers side feeds the turbo after its water separated..couple of screens ( x2 perforated stainless steel sheets offset of each other and spaced apart to allow great air flow but prevent rain water from reaching the turbo via this path)

The other 1 is for a "balanced look" but feeds into the engine bay.

STINGER BEE · 02-04-2021, 02:48 PM

Thanks,I like the look of your hood vent ,Is it still available.

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Originally Posted by Tarendor

Anything you do to "Draw" the heat out will subsequently cause fresh air to be drawn in.

chevy 3 · 02-04-2021, 08:30 PM

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I kinda got a little over board but I love it. The vents are great

01-21-2021, 01:05 PM	#31
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	I am a fan of the 2014 zl1 hood vent, I did it on my 12 and have no regrets. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

01-21-2021, 04:00 PM	#33
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	Yep, Steve Hines of Hines Performance that made these vents closed up the company many years ago when he was having trouble getting the material he needed on a regular basis. I talked to him on the phone back then when one of my friends wanted a set. So now they are no more, unless you find someone selling a set in the ads in the for sale section, or ebay. As cracker states, any vent in the hood will extract heat from under the hood and also help keep the nose grounded. I had a set earlier and when sitting you could actually see the heat waves coming out from them, they worked and looked great. But now if you want something like that, you gotta search around. I have seen a lot of people installing the 5th gen ZL1 vent in their hoods, or the one from ACS. Good luck with your search. __________________ 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.

01-21-2021, 04:49 PM	#34
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	BLU DUCE AKA=Spike III Build I put the ZL1 carbon fiber in my 2011 1SS/RS and had never done anything like this. I used a temperature heat gun to take the temp. before I put the ZL1 vent in. After running WG Roard course The temp was a lot lower. When I came to a stop you could see the heat come out real fast. Attached Images __________________

01-21-2021, 06:07 PM	#35
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	Anything you do to "Draw" the heat out will subsequently cause fresh air to be drawn in. Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

01-22-2021, 10:27 AM	#39
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	The 1 on the drivers side feeds the turbo after its water separated..couple of screens ( x2 perforated stainless steel sheets offset of each other and spaced apart to allow great air flow but prevent rain water from reaching the turbo via this path) The other 1 is for a "balanced look" but feeds into the engine bay. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump Last edited by Tarendor; 01-22-2021 at 11:27 AM.

01-21-2021, 10:18 AM	#29
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I don't know if you know it, but the Hex Vents are no longer in production.

02-04-2021, 08:30 PM	#41
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I kinda got a little over board but I love it. The vents are great