how do you deal with rain with aftermarket hoods that have air vents? Are they just open vents that rain/water can go through or do they have some sort of covering on the undersides?

 

99% of them do not have rain gutters. I was surpised how LITTLE rain actualy came in my vents though.

You will see far MORE spray coming up from under the car. Unless you have a supercharger or some wierd air-intake there is really nothing under the hood that will be damaged by water.

 

"Rain channels" sort of defeat the purpose of a vented hood. With them installed, evacuation of underhood heat is greatly hampered. I have the T.S. CF clone hood and I removed the rain channels when I installed the thing. Aside from having to cover my modified air filter for the Vortech, most of the vents just let water drip on the engine at will. It has no affect on the health of the engine. It just gets it a bit dirtier than usual, but a quick Windex treatment and hose down takes care of that if it's a concern (appearance).

 

so when it really pours, rain doesn't realy get in?
i'm just thinking that a large amount of water falling on the engine will short something..
xvipe.. when you say hose down, saying i could take a hose to clean out my engine compartment? again, same concern as above

 

When it pours,and you'r top down,rain does not get in,if you'r 60 mph+;why would it be different under the hood?

 

i guess it's minimal compared to just standing and getting rained on.. but i do have to park the car every once in a while..
i am thinking of a mugen style hood..

what about those engine plates.. does it block enough heat for a shor tram to be effective?

 

Short ram,on this car is a waste of money,and that's being polite!!! (otherwise would say POS) Sorry !

 

yeah. i know.. but hate the thought of hydrolocking with an aem.. damn.. water really scares me!!

 

There are so many better alternatives,to AEM,and INJEN;search,and you shall find !!!

 

I have parked my car in heavy rainstorms and the water comes into the engine bay like waterfalls. Nothing will short out. All electrical components are covered or sealed and the engine won't shrink when it gets wet.
The lazy man's way to clean the engine bay:
Spray everything down with degreaser on those parts that need it. Hose off with water from a garden hose. Hot water is better but not necessary as long as the engine is cold. To finish off, spray Windex everywhere and hose down again. Just don't use a strong narrow stream when you are hosing down wiring harnesses. Non electrical areas, LET 'ER RIP! The Windex makes for a nearly spot free engine when it dries. You can dry it off by starting the engine and steaming the water off while you go for a drive.