4Runner Hood Vents
08-02-2003, 10:47 AM
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4Runner Hood Vents
I was walking through Home Depot and saw this air vent...
thought it would look nice on my...
anyway here's the rest of the pics.
i used white out tape to make all the measurements... haha
worked pretty well actually.
though, in my haste, i think i put it on backwards. :pat:
thought it would look nice on my...
anyway here's the rest of the pics.
i used white out tape to make all the measurements... haha
worked pretty well actually.
though, in my haste, i think i put it on backwards. :pat:
08-02-2003, 03:21 PM
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RAIN!
Yeah it looks cool sure but I'm still wondering what you're gonna do when it RAINS! I mean if you're traveling at 15MPH it might just bounce off but what about going really slow and pulling up to them red octagons?
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08-02-2003, 09:10 PM
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OK... perhaps not so well thought out. it looks a lot better flipped around.
eh.. i never know where my creative whims will carry me.
hmmm... so, worst case scenario, living in the "rainiest" state in the union?
eh.. i never know where my creative whims will carry me.
hmmm... so, worst case scenario, living in the "rainiest" state in the union?
08-03-2003, 12:13 AM
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i'll take my chances... i can't imagine rain would damage my engine, or crack my block... i've pretty well water proofed most of the under-hood components... and considering the depth of water i've driven through before with no problems.
bring on the fat lady!
... and i could be completely wrong ...
so, please advise if you have contrary knowledge.
bring on the fat lady!
... and i could be completely wrong ...
so, please advise if you have contrary knowledge.
08-03-2003, 12:46 AM
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If the water pours in through the new hood vent, won't it wet down your ignition and spark plugs? Seems like all that water pouring into the engine is not a good idea!
Why not put some deflector underneath to route the water to the sides or something?
Why not put some deflector underneath to route the water to the sides or something?
08-03-2003, 09:58 AM
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yeah you will have a problem with rain here in western washington. i would definately say do something about it because like they said, spark plugs and electrical will get wet, especially if you park outside durring the winter. you'll go to get in to your car in the morning and it wont start because all the rain durring the night got into the spark plug wires and the distributer cap thingy.
08-03-2003, 11:18 AM
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What about a piece of magnetic vinyl like what they make vehicle signs out of? you could just slap it on when it's raining... I think it would be water tight as long as you go past what looks like rivets you've got holding the vent in place. Just a thought.
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08-03-2003, 11:31 AM
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hahaha for some reason i had the impression in my head that you just moved here. those are some really nice websites that you have there. did you do all the work yourself on your runner? what did you end up using to cut the hood with? and yeah i would just make some for of little "gutter" system to keep the water away from the engine as much as possible.
those are some really nice websites that you have there. did you do all the work yourself on your runner? what did you end up using to cut the hood with? and yeah i would just make some for of little "gutter" system to keep the water away from the engine as much as possible.
08-03-2003, 12:38 PM
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i did... i'm from Kentucky.
I used a JigSaw to cut the hole in the hood.
i wish i had done all the work myself, alas, i lack the tools and experience.
i did as much as i knew how.
I used a JigSaw to cut the hole in the hood.
i wish i had done all the work myself, alas, i lack the tools and experience.
i did as much as i knew how.
08-03-2003, 01:29 PM
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Ford 5.0 engines came stock with a rubber boot that covered the distributor. Most guys remove them and throw them in the trunk - ask a buddy with a Mustang for his.
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The new Lancer EVO's have a vent in the hood that looks like that but its further away from the electrical part of the engine. It still looks like it would dump water on the engine though.
08-03-2003, 04:00 PM
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it wouldn't actually pour directly on the distributor. it catches about half of the throttle body. i'll take more pics and post them soon.
all good ideas. i'll check into it while it's still sunny here in WA.
all good ideas. i'll check into it while it's still sunny here in WA.
08-03-2003, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by ssbogger
The new Lancer EVO's have a vent in the hood that looks like that but its further away from the electrical part of the engine. It still looks like it would dump water on the engine though.
The new Lancer EVO's have a vent in the hood that looks like that but its further away from the electrical part of the engine. It still looks like it would dump water on the engine though.
