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Old 08-02-2009, 04:20 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Would it be smarter to hood vent like this and then duct directly from the radiator to the vents with dryer tube? That way air's only obstructed by the radiator fins themselves, not by the whole engine/drivetrain/underbody/rear axle/etc.... and you're not heating up expensive parts needlessly?

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What is your opinion of creating a "vent" at the end of the hood by raising the hood (ignore the hood scoop in this example)? :



The added benefit is that the hood doubles as a cover for the wiper blades.

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