TrackSpec S550 Hood Vents

db252 · Jan 10, 2018

BDMACH1 said:
Received mine yesterday, made much better than I expected!

Has anyone used these on an aftermarket hood yet? While waiting on these to arrive, I ended up working a deal and buying a 3" Trufiber cowl hood locally. It has hood like our OEM hood, and I've been told my stock vents work with this hood. Just wondering if these WILL work, and how they would look with the cowl hood..

Bob

Yeah the quality is really noticeable when you see them in hand.

Do you have a pic of the hood? If you are being told the stock vents fit than these will fit to. I would suspect that some moding will still need to be done but you should be able to dry lay it together. The only problem I can think of is that new hood you bought being most likely fiberglass is a single form that has contours that won’t allow the vent and sub-bracket to sandwich flat together. Let us know what you find out.

db252 · Jan 16, 2018

Anyone else do their install?

Barrel · Jan 27, 2018

Just wanted to chime in that I did this mod to my car. Quality is top notch. I had them on for my race down in FL. Had the car up above 170mph - no negatives at that speed that I could tell.

Can't stress this enough if you use a dremel to remove material like I did - use a blanket or sheet over the engine bay, wear goggles, and wear a light duty respirator. I also wore a hoody with the hood up. The aluminum shavings and dust get absolutely everywhere.

I do think it takes away from being a daily driver for me. I don't drive my car in the rain anyway, but now that my blower is fully exposed to moisture it's a no-go for me. Crazy how much heat can come out when the car is just standing still though. Sometimes felt like I could roast a marshmallow.

Performance nut · Jan 27, 2018

What did you use to put down your cut line? There is no template so my only thought is using the backing to draw your minimum cut line (anything more and you will start to block the vent) and slow cut back from there.

I like to measure twice and cut once. Not sure I want to eyeball this one.

db252 · Jan 27, 2018

If you look at the 8th pic in the first post I drew up some lines that followed the original factory open cuts. There is no specific size on the bottom section cut other than you need enough clearance for the bottom plate to be able to fit flush against the bottom of the upper hood section. The cut forward was much further than I thought I would have to do but it’s no big dea and not drawn out on that pic but you can see the size of the full bottom cut. The three smaller trip pieces are the upper hood section.

TheHydro · Jan 29, 2018

Barrel said:
Just wanted to chime in that I did this mod to my car. Quality is top notch. I had them on for my race down in FL. Had the car up above 170mph - no negatives at that speed that I could tell.

Can't stress this enough if you use a dremel to remove material like I did - use a blanket or sheet over the engine bay, wear goggles, and wear a light duty respirator. I also wore a hoody with the hood up. The aluminum shavings and dust get absolutely everywhere.

I do think it takes away from being a daily driver for me. I don't drive my car in the rain anyway, but now that my blower is fully exposed to moisture it's a no-go for me. Crazy how much heat can come out when the car is just standing still though. Sometimes felt like I could roast a marshmallow.

What kind of tool did you use that made such a mess? I could see a Dremel with a grinding attachment making a mess but what about a small cut off wheel?

Barrel · Jan 30, 2018

Dremel with metal cutting wheels. Went through a bunch of them. The Dremel wheels as they're cutting lose material and then aluminum is removed as mostly dust in the channel that gets cut. I also cut at max RPM, though...I'm not a Dremel expert lol.

AlbertD · Feb 9, 2018

Anyone who has installed these notice any decrease in engine oil temps during HPDE events? If so, can you post your experience?

Really interested in these as I like how they take advantage of the stock vent location and look more "integrated" to the hood versus some other options.

wildcatgoal · Feb 10, 2018

Highly doubt these will be a significant contributor to reducing oil temps. Need a dedicated oil cooler for that. Put one on my car. See build log last pages.

Tmason · Jul 5, 2018

Can anybody who has installed these post some pics of the under hood cutting? I just picked these up and am a little nervous to hack my hood up. OP pictures aren't showing up for me

db252 · Jul 5, 2018

Well hell, I am the OP and I can’t see them. Give me some time and I’ll try to get those reposted. Here are some pics of what you’re asking for in the meantime.

All material removed from left side; right will be no different.

Top view after all cutting.

Before adding trim

After adding trim

PM me if you have any questions.

Tmason · Jul 5, 2018

Hey that definitely helps me out I appreciate it!

db252 · Jul 5, 2018

No problem. Just go slow and start smaller. You can always remove more.

Here is one of my guideline shots. These follow the natural line and are completely adequate. You will cut further forward (not drawn) than you think because of the rib on the vent. You’ll see.

Kinjirra · Jul 8, 2018

Anyone else having issues with the bolts rusting? Mine started just a week after install.

bluestar · Jul 8, 2018

Tmason said:
Can anybody who has installed these post some pics of the under hood cutting? I just picked these up and am a little nervous to hack my hood up. OP pictures aren't showing up for me

Can't see pics from on top of the hood....:shrug:

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