Hood Vent Covers

[toddcripe]

I'm looking for suggestions on keeping water out of engine compartment. Forum search didn't result in anything that was very helpful. 280Z hood, standard vents, SBC engine. Not concerned about rain getting in when car is in motion because air should be coming out of engine compartment, but am concerned about water coming in while car is parked. I can't be the only one with this issue. The stock under vent blocking plate doesn't appear to be a solution, it just routes water to a different but equally undesirable place. Has to be a better solution than using plastic bags!

[JSM]

A few simple suggestions:

1. Don't park in the rain, space permitting

2. Swap to a 240z, 260z hood, paint permitting

3. Block off the hood vents, when parked outside, upside down container or seal up all together

[BLOZ UP]

Modify the stock plate, add a drain hole and tubing to somewhere desirable?

[daver]

Reaction Research sells a set of Hood Vents that may help.

 

http://www.reactionresearch.com/hoodvents.html

 

Or use JSM'S suggestion of a hood from a 240-early 280Z.

 

Dave Ruiz

Edited November 7, 2010 by daver

[Nuke]

In comparison, I think those vents would significantly reduce water entering the engine compartment. I wonder if they would look okay to be fitted on the underside of the hood in the same orientation to give a more sleek look..