MrFancypants Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks. I personaly used a 1" hole saw but what I wanted to use and would recomend is a hole punch (I think thats what it is called). Yeah I thought of one of those after I posted: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91201 - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 http://www.mittlerbros.com/ goto punch and flare tools tabs and there are a bunch to choose from. If you have any other questions I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 You can find these punches on EBay all the time. But search for chassis punch, Greenlee is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Cool, punches and flares in one operation, much better than a standard chassis punch. I'm gonna bookmark that site, thanks. http://www.mittlerbros.com/ goto punch and flare tools tabs and there are a bunch to choose from. If you have any other questions I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 You knew the big dogs when they actually had vents that were connected to the engine bay! Isn't there also high pressure air in the wheel well that you could use the vent to help get rid of? I fail to see why you would want to use the vents to only vent the engine bay and not double up and vent both the engine bay and the fender wells? Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhptom Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 deja, I went to look at some of those punches on ebay. Some were described as guitar amp or electric punches. Looked the same as all the others. Are they? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 The amp punches are the sizes that are popular for building vac. tube based power amps. You have to have round holes to mount tube sockets in. Same stuff though. Home depot carries greenlee. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Isn't there also high pressure air in the wheel well that you could use the vent to help get rid of? I fail to see why you would want to use the vents to only vent the engine bay and not double up and vent both the engine bay and the fender wells? Cameron Where did I say they weren't? The difference between the ricers and the racers was the vents didn't go anywhere, and the others were actually connected and performed an actual venting function. I don't see where your conclusion was drawn from what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techtron Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 These are called knock-out punches by electricians. You can buy these at any electrical supply store. They are used to punch out holes in electrical panels for pipe fittings. Green Lee is the best for sure out of all the ones I have used. They stay sharp longer, resist chipping and cut faster but they are also the most expensive. You can also buy a step-drill bit to make those holes. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I saw an older MR2 today and it has vents on the back quarters maybe those would look good? Ill look for pictures. Heavy85 Im not gonna put any vent on my car that doesnt have an active purpose. I dispise mustang for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Where did I say they weren't? The difference between the ricers and the racers was the vents didn't go anywhere, and the others were actually connected and performed an actual venting function. I don't see where your conclusion was drawn from what I said. Sorry I drew the conclusion. I was thinking of the car from the windtunnel testing where the vents were only (best I could tell anyway) connected to the engine bay and thought that is what you were referring to. I was trying to suggest that using the side vents for both the engine bay and the fender wells would make the most if them. Do you have any pics or details on how this has been done? By the way do you have a webpage or something with details of your Bonneville car as I think it would be interesting to see the details you've put into it. Thanks Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 BTW - My fender vents are not welded in, and I don't think Dragonfly's are either. The problem with using vents fron another car is that the curvature of the fender is probably going to be slightly different. You can correct this when you blend them in, but if you don't it could be fairly noticeable. The MR2 vents look a little too big to me, but if it works for you then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Anyone have photo shop to photo shop in some vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 BTW - My fender vents are not welded in, and I don't think Dragonfly's are either. The problem with using vents fron another car is that the curvature of the fender is probably going to be slightly different. You can correct this when you blend them in, but if you don't it could be fairly noticeable. Your right mine are not welded mine are bolted then glassed and blended which is how I took care of the different curvature. It is a bit of work to get them to blend and look "factory", but it is worth it in my opinion. Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 This is kinda my plan so far. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA03/30-7099 Id use these for the hood. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA03/30-7090 Maybe these or the stock hood vents for the fenders. I was looking at the second link and was thinking that those would look good on the top of the fender. Im trying to figure out if I should vent air from the engine bay or the front wheel wells. Not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I was hoping you guys could clear this up for me. So you get one of those punch and flare dies from harbor freight or where ever. Basically it is a bolt that clamps down two sides that have a cutting edge and a raised lip on them, correct? You drill a hole large than the die bolt through the sheet metal. You fix both havles on each side and then torque down using a standard wrench? And voila? So this can essentially be done with the fenders on, albeit it will be a PITA? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Not a fender vent, but you can sure feel the heat roll out of these with the fan on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Im guessing thats on a 240 without the hood vents? Looks lke you sell 280zx hood vents on your website you should see what a pair of those look like on the fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Im guessing thats on a 240without the hood vents? Yes, Stock 240 hood. Thats great idea Derek. I wonder if it would work out? hmmmmm.... Maybe I will mock a set on the car for fun and post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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