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mpyle007 · 04-17-2012, 11:09 AM

How much could these help performance? I am in Texas and it gets humid and hot here. Will these keep the engine that much cooler and help the motor out a bit?

Padre · 06-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Yes, significantly.

Padre

concrete jungle · 06-27-2012, 04:09 PM

Keep's engine cooler and helps cool down engine faster. (cooler air = more horse power) I love mine.

TRC-SS · 06-27-2012, 07:19 PM

Yup....everytime i stop....i just watch all the heat pouring out my hood, that would have been trapped in the front....Its much cooler now....Plus they look KILLER!!!

1sikRS · 06-29-2012, 03:44 AM

U guys really make it hard for me to keep money in my wallet lmao

vafinest25 · 06-29-2012, 07:09 AM

With these vents, do they stop rain from getting in or filter it off somewhere else?

The Stig · 06-29-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vafinest25

With these vents, do they stop rain from getting in or filter it off somewhere else?

I think they have a rain deflector or something of the sort.

blazzin1 · 06-29-2012, 07:12 AM

There is an optional plate that comes with them that you can install that will prevent most direct rainfall from hitting your engine. But during a good "down-pour", you're still going to get some water in there....

I really like the vents, but I have a hard time with the idea of cutting holes in my OEM hood, plus, the vents are like $500 direct from Hex Vent. Not sure if they are available elsewhere for cheaper???

Here's the link that explains everything: http://www.hexvent.com/

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-29-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vafinest25

With these vents, do they stop rain from getting in or filter it off somewhere else?

There are a couple of things to think about here... At speed... cruising or whatever, the rain doesn't enter them due to the air coming out of them...

Sitting still, there is an optional drip pan included that will capture the water and drain it off to the side of the motor... but it will limit the heat extraction a little..

I'm not putting any drip pan on, I get more rain through the grill than I will through the vent... Top of my motor is pretty boring to look at anyway... some water spots add to the illusion of a "stock" (unmodified) car...

Padre · 06-29-2012, 07:21 AM

I did my first tests at the track with the Hex Vent with the Water Deflection Trays installed. The heat extraction effect was great, even with them on, and when I removed them, I saw no improvement. So it works fine with or without the trays.

Padre

The Stig · 06-29-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Padre

I did my first tests at the track with the Hex Vent with the Water Deflection Trays installed. The heat extraction effect was great, even with them on, and when I removed them, I saw no improvement. So it works fine with or without the trays.

Padre

Good to know. Thanks Padre

Blk-Ice · 06-29-2012, 07:48 AM

I'm loving mine! Bringing myself to cutting a hole in my hood was the hard part, but I did it and I don't regret it one bit. As for performance benefits, I'll let you know after my Twisted Reaper install at LMR in Houston. Hey if youre near there come check'em out!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-29-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padre

I did my first tests at the track with the Hex Vent with the Water Deflection Trays installed. The heat extraction effect was great, even with them on, and when I removed them, I saw no improvement. So it works fine with or without the trays.

Padre

Cool, Thanks for the info.. from someone that's been there done that...

67motorcat · 06-29-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vafinest25

With these vents, do they stop rain from getting in or filter it off somewhere else?

I hate to say it but,the included splash trays are marginal at best keeping water out of the engine compartment.
Even just pouring a few ounces of water from a cup through the vent will overflow.

That being said,if you live where thunderstorms are frequent,you can make some external covers that keep all the water out

04-17-2012, 11:09 AM	#1
mpyle007 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 301	Hex Vent How much could these help performance? I am in Texas and it gets humid and hot here. Will these keep the engine that much cooler and help the motor out a bit? __________________ *2011 Camaro 2SS L99 A6* Rotofab CAI w/ race scoop TSP Long tube headers w/ high flow cats and full x-pipe GMPP axle back exhaust system Custom Dyno tune by ARD (Advanced Racing Dynamics) BMR 1.4" Springs all four corners "There is no replacement for displacement"

06-21-2012, 11:34 AM	#2
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Yes, significantly. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919 Last edited by Padre; 06-29-2012 at 06:59 AM.

06-27-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
concrete jungle Hitman Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ulysses, Ks Posts: 214 View My Garage	Keep's engine cooler and helps cool down engine faster. (cooler air = more horse power) I love mine. __________________ Build your dream one day at a time . . . I did . . . https://www.facebook.com/tonyrowe1966 *Caution ~ side effects may include soiled underwear if trajectory isn't kept straight...

06-27-2012, 07:19 PM	#4
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Yup....everytime i stop....i just watch all the heat pouring out my hood, that would have been trapped in the front....Its much cooler now....Plus they look KILLER!!! __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

06-29-2012, 07:09 AM	#6
vafinest25 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS "Orange Crush" Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Weisbaden Germany Posts: 609 View My Garage	With these vents, do they stop rain from getting in or filter it off somewhere else? __________________ " Drive It Like You Stole It " [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC

06-29-2012, 03:44 AM	#5
1sikRS Drives: chevy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 847	U guys really make it hard for me to keep money in my wallet lmao

06-29-2012, 07:12 AM	#8
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	There is an optional plate that comes with them that you can install that will prevent most direct rainfall from hitting your engine. But during a good "down-pour", you're still going to get some water in there.... I really like the vents, but I have a hard time with the idea of cutting holes in my OEM hood, plus, the vents are like $500 direct from Hex Vent. Not sure if they are available elsewhere for cheaper??? Here's the link that explains everything: http://www.hexvent.com/

06-29-2012, 07:21 AM	#10
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	I did my first tests at the track with the Hex Vent with the Water Deflection Trays installed. The heat extraction effect was great, even with them on, and when I removed them, I saw no improvement. So it works fine with or without the trays. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

06-29-2012, 07:48 AM	#12
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	I'm loving mine! Bringing myself to cutting a hole in my hood was the hard part, but I did it and I don't regret it one bit. As for performance benefits, I'll let you know after my Twisted Reaper install at LMR in Houston. Hey if youre near there come check'em out! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

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