akeller Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hello, I've searched everywhere that I can think of on Hybrid Z and found nothing. I'm thinking about vents in the front fenders to help vent engine compartment. Have any of you used them and do they make a difference? Is one type or location better than another. I'm already using vents in the hood. Thank you for your help. Al Keller al_keller@earthlink.net 330-622-3877 cell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedNeckZ Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have been looking into this on the Z car I am working on now. Looking at a camero/firebird fenders as possible canidates for cutting up. They both can be gotten at a reasonable cost at most pick and pulls. They include the parts inside the fender needed to make it work. I am adding the IMSA flair kit and trying to add some air flow thru the radiator improvements needed to keep it cool. Also looking at mustang parts for cooling the rear discs. May use the shelby rear vents for pushing that air onto the brakes. They come in complete kits for the older models. All you need to do is search the subject across the whole Internet and see how others do it. Good Luck, Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'd link to the windtunnel test thread and the SDI blue Z, but most of the photos and discussions / descriptions of the test were taken down long ago and never put back up. I never really understood why. Yes, they do help, significantly. Shelby vents can be found cheap and look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelToad Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Search the forum for "dragonfly" it had some nicely done ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I can not remember how I found this site, I have not got me pair, but they are on the list. http://www.hoodlouvers.com/products.html Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Where did you buy those fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Where did you buy those fenders? Ditto...that car looks like mad max gone wild. Bad ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have fender vents installed on my car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeller Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks for all the replys and suggestions. 1. The fenders came from Z Products. They have been out of business for a while. Talk to Brian at www.zccjdm.com He offers the same thing at a reasonable price and very high quality. 2. Bartman - where did those side vents come from? They look bigger than the Cobra side vents. 3. Capt Furious - I used the Cobra vents in the hood and was thinking about something a little larger for the fenders. Sort of like the ones on the Ferrari GTO replicas or .... Again, many thanks for your help. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 ... 2. Bartman - where did those side vents come from? They look bigger than the Cobra side vents. ... My vents are from a 79 Camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I got these off of ebay they are off of a camaro and are installed on the back side and molded in. They were a pain to get installed and not crack at the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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