rooger82 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hey everyone just looking for some input on what you guys would like to see on a hood. As we all know the Z market is hotter than ever so I am conducting a little market research as to what you guys would like. Louvered, Cowl, Ram air ducts, etc. If you guys have any pictures of hoods on other cars as examples that would be much appreciated too. Want to thank everyone in advance for any input given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Single piece carbon or fiberglass layup with integrated competition scoop... Edited June 22, 2018 by 1969honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooger82 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, 1969honda said: Single piece carbon or fiberglass layup with integrated competition scoop... This one right, ya its one I had in mind as well. Rarely see it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I would like to see this on my hood, can you arrange it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooger82 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, grannyknot said: I would like to see this on my hood, can you arrange it? I will be taking this as the highest priority!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 @rooger82 that's the one, just one piece. Planning on doing one when I get back on the z project, but if price and timing is right I'll bite instead of build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooger82 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Everyone who might be looking at this thread please keep in mind this is some input I am getting for a manufacturer. I am not making any hoods myself in my garage or making some one off hood in a body shop. Hood ideas of what you would like or feel would best suite the car dont need to be existing hoods for the S30, they can even be other designs you have seen on other cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) Originally I was building a pretty stout L28et and had purchased both the drivers side Naca duct and regular passenger side vent from a 280ZX being parted with the intent to weld onto my stock 240Z hood. I had the sellers cut a little extra metal border so that I could retain the factory beveled contour and weld these in to look flush and as if the factory had made it. about half way through plans changed and I sold all my L engine parts and went with a Toyota 2JZGTE which has the turbo and intake on opposing sides. I think the 280ZX style ducted/vented style hood would be beneficial for all L series engines (turbo or NA) allowing cooling air on the drivers side in and at slow to idling speeds venting out hot trapped air on the passenger side. Just my 2 cents worth... Edited June 26, 2018 by Nelsonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Vented hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooger82 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Nelsonian said: Originally I was building a pretty stout L28et and had purchased both the drivers side Naca duct and regular passenger side vent from a 280ZX being parted with the intent to weld onto my stock 240Z hood. I had the sellers cut a little extra metal border so that I could retain the factory beveled contour and weld these in to look flush and as if the factory had made it. about half way through plans changed and I sold all my L engine parts and went with a Toyota 2JZGTE which has the turbo and intake on opposing sides. I think the 280ZX style ducted/vented style hood would be beneficial for all L series engines (turbo or NA) allowing cooling air on the drivers side in and at slow to idling speeds venting out hot trapped air on the passenger side. Just my 2 cents worth... So a 280zx vented hood on the S30. Maybe with the 2 vents for the sake of symmetry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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