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Good call on the mesh. Mine have had the paint on the inside beat up in the first session after install
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Good call on the mesh. Mine have had the paint on the inside beat up in the first session after install
Race Louvers have a built-in wicker bill on the front that makes them significantly more effective.I have track spec side vents to go on my 2016 and am considering a center vent.
What is the main difference between the Trackspec and Race Louvers center vent? Or should I stock with one mfg?
Car is primarily a CAMC autocross car (yes aero for autocross works), but I do drive on the street in Hiuston summers and occasional DE.
The biggest issue with side hood vents for the 15-17s is the front half of the vent is forward of the radiator including trackspecs and we know from wind tunnel testing venting a hood needs to be behind the radiator for good airflow thru the rad. Our Race Louver kits have a blank panel built into the front to make sure the louvers blades are shifted rearward and properly positioned aft of the radiator. So its highly likely your trackspecs arent functioning at all so you may want to upgrade them. Also if you look at any of our wind tunnel data the 'recessed' louver we use for reference testing is in fact the trackspec part and ours are clearly much better functioning. So you might consider new sides and center as we currently have 15% off for black friday / cyber monday.I have track spec side vents to go on my 2016 and am considering a center vent.
What is the main difference between the Trackspec and Race Louvers center vent? Or should I stock with one mfg?
Car is primarily a CAMC autocross car (yes aero for autocross works), but I do drive on the street in Hiuston summers and occasional DE.
So the RS side vents and center vent? Are they sold in a package?The biggest issue with side hood vents for the 15-17s is the front half of the vent is forward of the radiator including trackspecs and we know from wind tunnel testing venting a hood needs to be behind the radiator for good airflow thru the rad. Our Race Louver kits have a blank panel built into the front to make sure the louvers blades are shifted rearward and properly positioned aft of the radiator. So its highly likely your trackspecs arent functioning at all so you may want to upgrade them. Also if you look at any of our wind tunnel data the 'recessed' louver we use for reference testing is in fact the trackspec part and ours are clearly much better functioning. So you might consider new sides and center as we currently have 15% off for black friday / cyber monday.
I would recommend our RT Track Trim center and RT sides. If you want near flush mount for aesthetic reason then the RS Street Trim. https://racelouvers.com/hood-louver-trim-photos/So the RS side vents and center vent? Are they sold in a package?
Added the GT4 center hood vent to my stock hood. A little nerve-wracking making the first cut...
Reminds me of when I drilled out my faux fog lites in my Boss grill way back when....The first one was tough, but after that it was smooth sailing.....I have to admit, a hood is a little tougher to handle than a Boss grille................A little nerve-wracking making the first cut...
You don't wanna get too close to the cowl, there is a high pressure area at the base of the windshield that will force air into the louvers defeating their purpose. If anything, you want to get closer to the nose. Ideally the louvers should start right at the back of the radiator. That's actually quite a bit of vent area on that hood. A small wicker would help with efficiency.Trackspec vents. Cannot have enough vent area to let out the heat. I wish the center vent was longer and closer to the cowl like as long as the side hood vents. I would like to know if these three vents are as effective as the Tiger/Chicane23 vented hood. I have thought about changing the hood but that would be about $2K all in and painted.
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Heres Trackspec vs Race Louvers: https://racelouvers.com/content/Race-Louvers-Wicker-Gurney-Flap-Raised-Louver-Wind-Tunnel-Data.pdfTrackspec vents. Cannot have enough vent area to let out the heat. I wish the center vent was longer and closer to the cowl like as long as the side hood vents. I would like to know if these three vents are as effective as the Tiger/Chicane23 vented hood. I have thought about changing the hood but that would be about $2K all in and painted.
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Thanks Fabman - I think I will fab up a couple wickers of various heights for the leading edge of the vents and try them out.You don't wanna get too close to the cowl, there is a high pressure area at the base of the windshield that will force air into the louvers defeating their purpose. If anything, you want to get closer to the nose. Ideally the louvers should start right at the back of the radiator. That's actually quite a bit of vent area on that hood. A small wicker would help with efficiency.