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bonnet vents

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bonnet vents

Post by derangedrover »

has anyone used vents in the side of their bonnet and scuttle panel in an effort to reduce under bonnet temps and if so did it work?

looking for a subtle but effective vent that is easy (if the do anything...) to fit and doesnt require that I repaint the bonnet, any ideas/sources/pics?

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Post by Brad C »

Hey Daryl , i have marine ait vents , stainless steel and a Nissan Patrol air scoop fitted into the bonnet . The air vents were $15 each and made a noteable change , but the Nissan air scoop is unreal ! i now dont have to have the fan blowing on my feet at all , even at 40 degs its very good , and various ones in the club over here have noted a huge difference and are going to source one for theirs . I have pics of the marine vents and if you email your address i will send them thru , im pritty much a computer idiot and dunno how to attach to this forum , sorry !
silvabak@iinet.net.au
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Post by Kevin Bowers »

Hey Brad C,

Did you ever install those wheelie bars, and parachute to match the Nissan hood scoop? Have a great time at Wandin!
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Post by Brad C »

yeah i cant wait ! now listen i have just confirmed with the road/traffic council over here and they have got some training wheels for you when you come down to oz , and will run you a scalalectrix type design to keep you on the Left {correct } side homebake !
to get used to it ride pass in yours and let The Leader Of Opisition drive , and hand out the window and yell Waaaasssssuuuuupppp with your stereo booming and you will fit in with most of the other Toymota drivers ha ha ha ha its all good gringo !
p.s. bring your own broccali vegie boy ha ha ha ha the kids can't wait to take a real live American to school for show and tell ha ha ha ha ha
i still can't believe you have a RR and make your lovely wife drive a Toymota ...................
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Post by Gonzo »

hey Brad, could i get a copy of that email ? :)

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Post by lowbox »

Here's some of brads photos of the vents
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Post by RRover85 »

Hey, People have told me to use the same vents as out of the back of the Range Rover for in the bonnet... like the ones one the back C pillar i guess you would call it... apparently they work really well and wouldnt cost much from a wrecker and your also using a Genuine Range Rover Part
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Post by TuffRR »

Does anyone have a photo of a Rangie with a Nissan bonnet scoop?
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Post by LOCKY »

I run two metal vents (Galvanized from hardware store) painted black on each side, one scutle, one bonnet. Looks crude but so does the rest of the car, combined with Falcon Thermos, does a good job of keeping the Chev Cool.
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Post by Bodge »

Depends on your definition of crude...

Got a close up?
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Post by max200tdi »

Have a squiz at Sydney Special Vehicles

ssv.com.au

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Post by Bodge »

Looks like the vent supermarket - pity about the price of plastic these days...

Now if I was looking for the super cheap option where would I go?

A hot rod friend of mine said some of the boys who lust after louvres rob the back panel off old stoves - now that sounds more like me 8)

Any other cheapo options?
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Post by freddk5 »

Since many years I use the rear ventilation grilles from Volvo 240 stationwagon, part #V9445462, cost US$12.99 each.

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This was sent to me

Post by mickrangie »

I think they are XR6 bonnet vents
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Post by the naked Duck »

This is a fantastic forum for picking up great info on the RR's.

I just bought a 76 2 door with 4.4 Leyland 4 speed and have trouble keeping it cool. The vents are a great idea :D Also I am having the thermo fans re-mounted to the front of the radiator, hoping this will allow it to run cool.

How many of you guys run air con in the RR. I have it fitted but wondering if it's worth fixing or chucking.

Thanks in advance
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Post by Kevin Bowers »

This may be a bit delayed, but here is a picture of Brad C's hood scoop from a Patrol. I was just down there, and was impressed with how well it functioned (even at 42 degrees). Between the scoop, and the side vents, the engine remains noticably cooler! By the way, the fish on the hood was a joke!
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Post by the naked Duck »

This may sound a little weird, I just ripped of the duel exhaust system 2xmuff 2 hotdogs and fitted a single 2 1/2 system with 1 straight thru muff and the Rangie is running around 5 deg cooler on the HWY.

Must be a big difference in flow thru :D

May be worth looking at to keep temp down if your running duel system :D
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Post by zzzz »

not a rover but you get the idea:

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/Vents/vents.htm

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