Hood Vents

African PH · Sep 25, 2017

Hi Folks,
I apologise if this has been covered elsewhere.

Is there any way we can get functional hood vents installed. There is an awful lot of heat being generated under the bonnet, and I regard the omission of the hood vents "stupid" to put it kindly.

Any comments, advice, appreciated.

snake bite · Sep 26, 2017

Hi mustang motorsport sell complete usa spec bonnets with the vents in. I've seen plenty of after market bonnet with vents also so lots of options

Flying Fiz · Sep 26, 2017

African PH said:
Hi Folks,
I apologise if this has been covered elsewhere.

Is there any way we can get functional hood vents installed. There is an awful lot of heat being generated under the bonnet, and I regard the omission of the hood vents "stupid" to put it kindly.

Any comments, advice, appreciated.

Yes you have to buy a whole new US hood from the Australian importers. I think Mustang Motorsport has them.

They are not cheap and I doubt that they are that effective in reducing engine temps. It is just a hot engine. Also you would be lucky to get an absolutely perfect paint match as it would be a different batch to your car.

Only other car I had with hood vents was BMW M3 and one was an air intake and the other did nothing but match the passenger side one.

African PH · Sep 26, 2017

Flying Fiz said:
Yes you have to buy a whole new US hood from the Australian importers. I think Mustang Motorsport has them.

They are not cheap and I doubt that they are that effective in reducing engine temps. It is just a hot engine. Also you would be lucky to get an absolutely perfect paint match as it would be a different batch to your car.

Only other car I had with hood vents was BMW M3 and one was an air intake and the other did nothing but match the passenger side one.

Thanks Snake Bite, Thanks Fiz, for input.
Ja, paint could be prob, the race red probably not the easiest to match.
Will be in the States Feb, will investigate further.

Shudder to think what the imported bonnet will set us back....

Hellman109 · Sep 26, 2017

Another consideration is that most 3rd party hoods wont support our active hood system which protects pedestrians in an accident.

Not sure if you can mod them to work or what though.

Mick · Sep 26, 2017

African PH said:
Thanks Snake Bite, Thanks Fiz, for input.
Ja, paint could be prob, the race red probably not the easiest to match.
Will be in the States Feb, will investigate further.

Shudder to think what the imported bonnet will set us back....

Paint matching should be no probs for a good shop. Especially with a fairly new car/paint. Gee, people damage or modify cars worth $500k+ and get paint matched. What about people getting all these Rousch/Shelby bits, painted and fitted. The actual cost of this exercise would be my beef, for just a couple of vents.

Burkey · Sep 26, 2017

The UK guys have been retro-fitting them to the stock bonnet with various degrees of success. Take a look in their group.

African PH · Sep 26, 2017

Mick said:
Paint matching should be no probs for a good shop. Especially with a fairly new car/paint. Gee, people damage or modify cars worth $500k+ and get paint matched. What about people getting all these Rousch/Shelby bits, painted and fitted. The actual cost of this exercise would be my beef, for just a couple of vents.

I hear you about the cost. Me thinks that it would be poss to cut the bonnet and install, but apparently not. My beef is, why did they (whoever they are) decide to manufacture our cars without the vents? If I understood the reason, I'll calm down.

Hellman109 · Sep 26, 2017

Im guessing it has something to do with our active hood system.

radar · Sep 26, 2017

Think it was Euro safety requirements and pedestrian safety. They fitted ventless bonnets to ALL EXPORT MODELS (I think I read that somewhere). Regardless of whether they were ok in Australia or not.
Personally, I prefer our bonnets, white Tail lights look superb on some colours. Don't notice the mirrors or grille and love the circular GT faux cap. Happy for spoiler delete too.
And we got proper indicator stalk (for us).

gbader · Sep 27, 2017

Hellman109 said:
Im guessing it has something to do with our active hood system.

I am not sure that is correct, the "active" bit is in the hinge not the actual bonnet

I have one of these fitted - https://www.autoware.com.au/shop/ca...mustang/s550-mustang-fiberglass-ram-air-hood/

Had it paint matched to the car and I think it looks great (all down to personal choice of course

cheers

Mick · Sep 27, 2017

gbader said:
I am not sure that is correct, the "active" bit is in the hinge not the actual bonnet

I have one of these fitted - https://www.autoware.com.au/shop/ca...mustang/s550-mustang-fiberglass-ram-air-hood/

Had it paint matched to the car and I think it looks great (all down to personal choice of course

cheers

Did you sell your original bonnet. Worth good coin. I think a new one is about $1800.

GT 550 · Sep 27, 2017

The US 'vents' are too small to make an effective difference to temp reduction, might make rad airflow a little better by reducing pressure in front of the block but all together not worth the hassle. Something like gbaders or a couple of rear set naca ducts are what you need.

tienlo · Sep 29, 2017

Sorry I'm a little late to the party
I got Verus engineering hood louvers installed on my Aussie hood. Quality item, lots of airflow. Make sure you get the "Non-GT Hood" version.

https://www.verus-engineering.com/product-page/s550-mustang-hood-louver-kit

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GT 550 · Sep 29, 2017

Now THEY are vents

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