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lots of you have lately chimed in stating the underhood temps of our cars (especially the V6 models) have some pretty extreme temps under the hood - let's get some "cool" ideas [pun intended] to get some of the "heat" out of the enginebay...
the metal from the intake is like a huge radiator under the hood....
i believe that if someone can create a composite intake we would probably lower the temps by at least 30 degrees...
it's essentially "free" horsepower and helps with engine longevity....
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MODS: KKM Intake, SHO Shop Y-Pipe, Bullit Fuel Door, Edelbrock RPM Resonator
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I've always wanted to run without the hood.  John
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
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not only inexpensive - but looks cheap too!  haha
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Moving the battery to the trunk makes a big difference as well. Also gives you more room to play around will different intske setups.
Speed kills, but it beats going slow! Simon Langley Black 98 SVT EO (#2119 of 6535) 269.3 FWHP, 195.4 TQ 14.123 @ 97.36 All go, and no show! Vortech, Quaife, Driveshaft Shop Stage II axles, Magnecore Wires, Custom True Dual Exhaust. CDW-27 1/4 Mile Registry
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Does anyone make any decent looking hood scoops, or even better cowl induction?
Speed limit on PIT ROW 15mph chevy drivers TRY YOUR BEST!!
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someone make a carb. fiber or ABS intake, something like that that doesnt conduct heat so well!
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Someone make me a carbon body replacement with hood scoops, vents, and fender vents
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How about cooling off the oil filter that sits right next to the exhaust manifold. I look at that every time I do an oil change and think of trying wierd things with hoses. (No, not that wierd...)
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does anyone know if that Mirko ram-air hood (still in pre-production) will provide cooling too? would be nice!!!!
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Those who are running the cold air intakes might benefit from coating it or wrapping it up. I first thought of using those Thermo Tec wraps to keep the heat down. But it looks kinda ugly and at this point I would like it to shine under the hood. Anyways I than looked into Jet Hot Coatings. Ceramic coatings that work on headers and exhausts, etc. have to work on a CAI. So after talking with them I shipped it to them. It's still shiny as I like it and runs estimated 30% cooler. The throttle is more responsive and I notice my engine running cooler. After a hard run I can actually put my hand on the CAI vs. not being able to put a finger on it before. Just a suggestion.Sorry for the crappy pic. BTW the CAI was fabricated by INJEN TECHNOLOGY, and I use a WEAPON R foam filter. 
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