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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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I tried the search button but i couldn't find anything ...I was wondering if is possible to make our "vents" in the front of our hoods functional. If anyone has done this or has any info could you post how you went about doing this? thanks in advance guys.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Anything possible with a cutting wheel and a dremel, dont know what they could actually function as except maybe heat extractors.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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i've thought about this, kinda make like the EVO 8's the heat extractor. I think it would be kinda kool.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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I always thought that they were kind dumb because they were not open. Good thing mine is ram air.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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I wouldn't waste the time or money on doing it since the vents are right above the opti. Think about it...when you wash your car where does all the water run down to and puddle? I wouldn't want that running on my opti!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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I wouldn't waste the time or money on doing it since the vents are right above the opti. Think about it...when you wash your car where does all the water run down to and puddle? I wouldn't want that running on my opti!!!
hmmm....good point.
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Waste of time.

If you want to make your engine run cooler, buy an aftermarket aluminum radiator, 160* Thermostat and nice cold air intake, with new fluids.

There's lots of ways to cool the engine down, but cutting those vents isn't going to help at all.
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