I'm getting bored so it's time I find another project for my 88GT! I've been looking at different hood vents and saw a couple at e-bay and wanted some opinions.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...em=250168827255&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...dZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

How do you think they would look on a Fiero and more importantly can they be installed so they are functioning to allow radiator heat to escape and keep the front end down when traveling at highway speeds. Thanks for your advice and opinions!
Marc

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personally, I would consider the last one out of those choices - looks very similar to the one that Rockcrawl use to sell (bit different on the lead edge angle)...

...I also kind of like these ones (I think they are from a Sunbird):

I agree. the 3rd one is suitable.

I have the Sunbird vents. They look pretty good



I fabbed a brace to go lengthwise under them to keep them from denting.

Personnally, I'm planning on changing them over the winter to a different style. I guess I'm fickle. When I cut them out, somebody is welcome to them for a nominal amount.

Arn

When we were doing Miss Debbie's 4.9 we used grand am vents and I am very pleased with the final look.
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/063985.html

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quote Originally posted by Gokart: I'm getting bored so it's time I find another project for my 88GT! I've been looking at different hood vents and saw a couple at e-bay and wanted some opinions. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...em=250168827255&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...dZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015 How do you think they would look on a Fiero and more importantly can they be installed so they are functioning to allow radiator heat to escape and keep the front end down when traveling at highway speeds. Thanks for your advice and opinions! Marc

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I like the last one best of all...

Thanks for the replies and posting the pics Andrew. The Sunbird and Grand Am vents look real nice. Personally, I like the look of the first one the best but #1.Will it make my Fiero look like a Firebird and #2 the measurements cut it real close to the top and bottom edges and the sides will just clear the headlight doors as it gets larger towards the windsheild. I've seen plenty of pics here at pff of hood vents installed like the bottom two but not the top one. Could someone photo-shop that vent on any random Fiero for me to get an idea how it would look? Thanks! Marc

Like this? Not perfect, but close enough I hope...



It actually will probably be higher than shown.

My personal opinion... #3

quote Originally posted by F-I-E-R-O: Like this? Not perfect, but close enough I hope... It actually will probably be higher than shown.

Great job Andrew! It looks real. It might sit a little higher. Height dimensions show side center 3", H center 2" (inches). Can you shop it to mine please! I sent you a pic via e-mail so I wouldn't have to down-size it.

Hey, I can do a little but I can't perform a miracle! Side shots, yes. Side shot onto a front shot? Got meeeeeeeee!

quote Originally posted by F-I-E-R-O: Hey, I can do a little but I can't perform a miracle! Side shots, yes. Side shot onto a front shot? Got meeeeeeeee!

Sorry Side shot of my Fiero on the way!

Thanks Andrew! Looks real!

I like it but it looks like I'm trying to make my Fiero look like a Firebird.
I'm fortunate enough to have attracted the attention of an awesome member here that has a Aus stage 2 hood vent he's selling me It'll look sweet to go along with the stage 2 side scoops which was another fortunate score made here by another awesome PFF member!
Marc

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This is the GTO scoop it will require a lot of work to fit.

Wow! Is that GTO hood vent the same as the one for auction at e-bay? I checked the dimensions they listed with a tape against my Fiero hood and it shouldn't overlap the front like that nor interfere with the headlight doors? I guess it can be trimmed though without cutting into the vents. Keep us posted with pics as your project progresses!

quote Originally posted by Gokart: Wow! Is that GTO hood vent the same as the one for auction at e-bay? I checked the dimensions they listed with a tape against my Fiero hood and it shouldn't overlap the front like that nor interfere with the headlight doors? I guess it can be trimmed though without cutting into the vents. Keep us posted with pics as your project progresses!

I bought it off ebay for about $220 Australian it was made in Australia. I will be a while before i finish as i am also wide bodying my car.

Archie has the Warber hood (that everybody has copied), too. I prefer the high rise scoop like on the ZR2 (or whatever it's called/Pisas version of the 'Vette).

I have a GT40 style hood scoop now. It works great, but looks bad.

I have been thinking about installing a http://www.drivenvisions.com Extreme Extractor Hood Scoop on a spare hood I have to see how it works and looks.

I have been looking around for places that sell fiberglass hood scoops to find other options. I am looking for something functional that also looks good.

quote Originally posted by revin:

its sad I can say i considered something like this at one time...

Basically, I was just going to get fancy with the drill motor one day, and start hacking holes in it in some interesting pattern.

Aerogear Universal NSX scoops

quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: Aerogear Universal NSX scoops

I like these ones.

quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: Aerogear Universal NSX scoops

Those are really nice! Link please!

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quote Originally posted by Gokart: Those are really nice! Link please!

I found mine on ebay, but here's a link to a site that has them:
http://www.customautotrim.c...ns/universal/102218/

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quote Originally posted by fourpoint9: I found mine on ebay, but here's a link to a site that has them: http://www.customautotrim.c...ns/universal/102218/

Hmm...that link didn't work for me? Are these them? http://www.customautotrim.c...ns/universal/102218/
BTW please add your Fiero here if you haven't yet! WOW! https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/027741-13.html

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This is what I am doing: salvaged a wrecked 2004 Mustang Cobra hood and cut the scoops out. Molding them in and hope to have it finished soon. Heres the link:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/067209.html

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quote Originally posted by Gokart: Hmm...that link didn't work for me? Are these them? http://www.customautotrim.c...ns/universal/102218/ BTW please add your Fiero here if you haven't yet! WOW! https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/027741-13.html

Those are them. And thanks (It's in the Notchback thread)

So far of the hood vents I have seen, the Rockcrawl vents are still the best.

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This one makes me want to cross my legs...