Nice work! I could not bring myself to cutting into my 350Z hood, so instead I removed the rubber seals at the back of the stock hood. I am mindful when it rains or when I wash it, I keep the seals in the car at all times. But for the other 95% of the time it's driven, not raining, the heat just pours out of the top of the hood. I know when I'm driving the heat is getting pulled(sucked) out as air travels across the smooth hood and up the windshield. I didn't take it as far as some guys do and add one inch spacers on top of the hood hinges, creating the odd looking gap from the side.
The area in front of the windshield is a high pressure zone. You're more likely pulling air in. That's how cowl induction works for engine intakes and that's why the cabin air intake is there.
It feels that works well for his purpouse. Sometimes I do similar things like brake cooling or radiator ducts with fiberglass. You can use epoxy resins. Good content on this chanel.
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@Lucca Francis Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Did you do any actual testing to see if it actually worked in cooling the motor and did it help to tape off the grill for front aerodynamics and down force.
I did not, but realistically, to see a big difference, you'd want to move the engine backwards and angle the radiator forwards to get the most out of the ducting
Would you be able to upload if you can or want, the parts of the cardboard with all the dimensions or an exact size for that so we can print them off and use them as stencils and make it our selfs 🤤
I'm interested in finding out what kind of plenum and intake you have....the diameter of the tube looks much larger than normal, and the upper plenum at least looks aftermarket as well? What size throttle body are you running, 75mm? Thanks.
The angle helps make the transition smoother for the air. Instead of straight through then a sharp turn upwards, it has a more gentle transition. It will also generate some mild down force as the radiator redirects the air upward.
I would only recommend it for proof of concept and testing. It will work if you can keep it away from your engine, but it will deform more than aluminum or composite. The car has been parked for the last 3 years, but I'll make an aluminum duct when I have the time.
No, it will be different for every car depending on many variables like which cooling fan you run, cooling pipes, hood vents, ect. It's pretty easy to make though
I have them already. The inlet is in the center of my airdam. I'll try to show them in a video at some point, but my set up won't really apply to most Zs.
@@350Z247 I race an RX8 and still find your channel informative. Please continue to show us your ideas. I would have never thought to use that plastic stuff like you did in this video. A lot of your ideas will inspire the rest of us racers . Thanks for sharing!
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Nice work! I could not bring myself to cutting into my 350Z hood, so instead I removed the rubber seals at the back of the stock hood. I am mindful when it rains or when I wash it, I keep the seals in the car at all times. But for the other 95% of the time it's driven, not raining, the heat just pours out of the top of the hood. I know when I'm driving the heat is getting pulled(sucked) out as air travels across the smooth hood and up the windshield. I didn't take it as far as some guys do and add one inch spacers on top of the hood hinges, creating the odd looking gap from the side.
The area in front of the windshield is a high pressure zone. You're more likely pulling air in. That's how cowl induction works for engine intakes and that's why the cabin air intake is there.
I'm going to do this. Thanks for the knowledge 💯😎
It feels that works well for his purpouse. Sometimes I do similar things like brake cooling or radiator ducts with fiberglass. You can use epoxy resins. Good content on this chanel.
Thanks! Yeah, I just hate working with fiberglass if I can avoid it. Eventually, there will be a lot more fiberglass on this car though.
Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me
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@Lucca Francis Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Lucca Francis It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
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Did you do any actual testing to see if it actually worked in cooling the motor and did it help to tape off the grill for front aerodynamics and down force.
I did not, but realistically, to see a big difference, you'd want to move the engine backwards and angle the radiator forwards to get the most out of the ducting
Would you be able to upload if you can or want, the parts of the cardboard with all the dimensions or an exact size for that so we can print them off and use them as stencils and make it our selfs 🤤
I don't have a stencil for it because my engine bay doesn't really match a stock set up. It wouldn't fit.
This is 💯
I'm interested in finding out what kind of plenum and intake you have....the diameter of the tube looks much larger than normal, and the upper plenum at least looks aftermarket as well? What size throttle body are you running, 75mm? Thanks.
I have a full playlist on making my carbon fiber plenum. It had a 75mm throttle body on it and integrates a 1/2 inch spacer.
So what is the purpose of angling the radiator ?
The angle helps make the transition smoother for the air. Instead of straight through then a sharp turn upwards, it has a more gentle transition. It will also generate some mild down force as the radiator redirects the air upward.
What event are you doing at Road Atlanta? I'll be there for the NASA event.
It was the one back in March. I won't be at the one over the summer
@@350Z247 Ok, cool. I'm still in DE1, but hope to work my way up through the DE ladder soon in the Southeast region.
@@jellofuel nice! Gotta start somewhere. Turn 12 is pretty scary, but other than that, RA is pretty great.
How has this material held up?
I would only recommend it for proof of concept and testing. It will work if you can keep it away from your engine, but it will deform more than aluminum or composite. The car has been parked for the last 3 years, but I'll make an aluminum duct when I have the time.
@@350Z247 sounding like my buddy with his z being parked for 3 years 😔 looking forward to more z content! Thanks for the reply!
You makeing these?
No, it will be different for every car depending on many variables like which cooling fan you run, cooling pipes, hood vents, ect. It's pretty easy to make though
350Z247 😔 damn, its a really good mock-up cuddy, id 100% buy one for my 08
How about brake ducts next?
I have them already. The inlet is in the center of my airdam. I'll try to show them in a video at some point, but my set up won't really apply to most Zs.
@@350Z247 I race an RX8 and still find your channel informative. Please continue to show us your ideas. I would have never thought to use that plastic stuff like you did in this video. A lot of your ideas will inspire the rest of us racers . Thanks for sharing!
@@rightpedaldown9346 Glad I could help man! The RX8 is a great chassis. Lack of funds always leads to lateral thinking ha