Those cuts across the support members look like they will take away a lot of the strength of the hood.
It might actually bend the hood if someone slammed it shut too hard.
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That looks like a screen mesh inside the vent. If it is, surface turbulence on the mesh might restrict air flow. I would try it first, without the screen.
Those are observations of a novice. Likely to be wrong.
Cheers,
Rich