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Underhood temps
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@AugustDiesel put some in his hood. Different layout.
@83ChevyK5Blazer had them in the hood of his Sub.
Fwiw, I had a noticeable difference after installing Jet Hot coated headers.
Fwiw, I had a noticeable difference after installing Jet Hot coated headers.
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72gmck5 has some on his. I believe they were for a jeep cherokee.
Yep, there are a ton of those for jeeps, most of it is aluminum.
I guess I could do that. It wouldn't rust.
I guess I could do that. It wouldn't rust.
The set up I had, with the efans on you could really feel the heat coming out.
hmmm maybe these, carbon fiber good for 50hp lol.
Wouldn't have to paint them. They certainly look like they'll allow a bunch of air movement.
Not sure about double sided tape.
Wouldn't have to paint them. They certainly look like they'll allow a bunch of air movement.
Not sure about double sided tape.
I went all the way with my louvers. I think @AgDieseler is where I saw them first.
Unfortunately I didn't really get a before and after comparison. I do enjoy seeing the heat waves coming out of them so they must be doing something. Only thing I don't like is the water getting in the engine bay when it rains or snow melts. I made magnet sheet pieces to cover them when it's parked and I clear the snow off before it starts melting. So far I haven't had anything get damaged but we also live in a relatively arid climate.
Unfortunately I didn't really get a before and after comparison. I do enjoy seeing the heat waves coming out of them so they must be doing something. Only thing I don't like is the water getting in the engine bay when it rains or snow melts. I made magnet sheet pieces to cover them when it's parked and I clear the snow off before it starts melting. So far I haven't had anything get damaged but we also live in a relatively arid climate.
they sure are proud of those louvers @ $329/$359
HECASA Aluminum Front Louvers Hood Louver Panel Set Compatible with 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokee & 1986-1992 Comanche https://a.co/d/3MNievM
I think this is what I'll do
I think this is what I'll do
Also compatible with 68 through 89 Chevrolet squarebody trucks.
I got lucky and got a discounted "scratch & dent" set. I noticed they don't even list a white version on the site now.
Those were the ones I was looking at a while back....
What would it cost a guy for some of those big magnetic sheets from a certain someone? If one were to do said hood louvers?
To cover the Louvers?
$40 to $50
That’s cool, I’ve always thought about doing lovers but the thought of sitting in the driveway in the rain always made me not want to.
It rains in LV doesn't rain here. 
park grill up hill and the rain will drain out the cowl. That is if all the leaves and dirt are cleaned out.
park grill up hill and the rain will drain out the cowl. That is if all the leaves and dirt are cleaned out.
I worry the most about snow because it can sit there and just slowly melt off. Our rain usually lasts a lot less than 30 minutes.
I think louvers are a good addition for slow crawling trail rigs. Most normal driving you're getting a good bit of air flow, but slow trail crawling is not going to allow for natural air flow.
I think louvers are a good addition for slow crawling trail rigs. Most normal driving you're getting a good bit of air flow, but slow trail crawling is not going to allow for natural air flow.
Electric fans...
To be fair, I don't do crawling in crazy heat, but electric fans aren't governed by engine speed like the mechanical are.
