i want to purchase a cf invader hood, but i have a question. with the vent, would that harm my engine if water goes on it. i want a invader, but im worried about when it rains if that would cause a problem with the water going down the vent and onto the engine. i was also looking at the evo hood, but that is the same way. if i were to purchase one of these hoods, how much water would be going onto the engine, or electric components? i know water gets in there when it rains, but with the vents there, that would allow lots of water to go in. any help would be great.
Thanks
brian
your electrical system should be sealed pretty well so there shouldn't be any shorting out. make sure your air filter isn't directly under a vent and you'll be fine, it's water getting INTO the engine you need to worry about
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hardly any rain ever entered my invader hood. the water that did make it in fell between the engine and radiator right back to earth.
i have an aem cold air intake, so i dont have to worry about that. thank you both for you replies...also, when i get this, i know you need hood pins, how would i go about drilling holes for these without damaging the hood (cf cracking)?
For drilling yours holes make sure you put tape over where your going to be drilling and then start with a small bit and work your way up to the size you need. If your careful and use tape you shouldn't have any cracking or bit slide when trying to start the hole.
water will not be an issue. you would be surprised how a lot of recon shops clean engines. if you saw that, you would realize that the electrical components for the most part are sealed well enough and the filter wont be an issue(if aftermarket, bag with rubber band keeps it safe while cleaning). but about the pins. as stated above, use tape and be careful. ALSO start a small hole before moving to a larger bit.
On the other hand....you have other fingers.
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never had a problem withwater in the engine bay with my invader hood either. i dont have hood pins either and havent for over a year and no problems
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I have not used hood pins for 3 years, and I have all highway miles on my car (75-85mph, over 110mph once or twice). I think it depends on what brand hood you get, it's just extra safety if you feel you need it.
Is a good idea to use new drill bits also, sharper the better.
I don't know about the invader, but my ViS evo hood comes with a shield that screws into the inside of the hood for the two large vents that prevents water/debris from entering the engine. I just leave the shield on pretty much all of the time. the two smaller vents on the sides of the hood are open to the elements, but i've driven in rain and snow, and its never been an issue for me.
