Pic Request of Hood Louvers or Hood Scoop

Inc · **Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 12:31 pm

tommudd wrote:

Looks OK on a flat hood, but on the good looking KJs with the rounded hoods :wink:

you would have to install them in a different area to fit right

Yep, the structural framing is totally different too. That is what caused me to put the louvers where they are. Those were the best spots without the structural framing that I could cut and not have my hood turn into a floppy disk. :wink:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 1:39 pm

well I bought these:
http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.asp ... d=LVR-1000

it came to $53 with shipping, Im pretty excited to get them on!!

they are a little bit smaller than what I was wanting but they will still work and look awesome!

Inc · **Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 3:11 pm

Cool, post some pics when they are installed

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 3:36 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Cool, post some pics when they are installed

well it might be awhile before I can get pics posted I have a feeling the KJ is gonna be in the shop for a while

I keep buying more mods for it, what did you use to install your louvers with? did you use the rivets? Im thinking I might try some SS bolts I cant decide

how long did it take you to get them?

Inc · **Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 3:38 pm

I used the rivets that they came with. They were super easy and work great.

jeepzilla · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 1:28 pm

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in on this subject... Seeing the pics you guys has up have inspired me to look into some scoops for my kj... My only question is how does this mod act when parked as for as when its raining or snowing out? I'm up in New England where we get oh so the best consistant weather lol.... I don't have the luxury of a garage so it'll be sitting an taking what mother nature throws at it... Has anyone experianced any problems with water or melting snow getting thru when parked? Hope I can get feed back from guys with differant style vents... thanks guys...

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 1:36 pm

I haven't had one problem, of course I drive through creeks , wash the engine so I see it as any different than that! Have driven through some rain where you couldn't even see to drive hardly , again no problems. I have had scoops/ louvers on other vehicles, and have never had any problems sitting out etc. Lot maybe depends on the location though as well. Also these newer engines are a lot better than ones with plug wires/ points & condensor setups

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 2:00 pm

you should be fine the water isnt going to hurt your engine any, its not like there is going to be gallons and gallons of water running down through the louvers

I bought some SS bolts for my louvers, I got 17 so I have 1 extra and it cost me a little over $10!! :roll:

Inc · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 2:26 pm

Well, I can say that I just drove 8 1/2 hours in constant pouring rain from NV to UT and no problems whatsoever. I used to detail cars and we would lift the hoods and lightly power wash the engine compartment. I can't see leaving it out in your driveway to be any worse than that. Here are some more pics of the new louvers.

jsc7002, I bought mine at a local 4wd shop so I didn't have to wait. :wink:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 2:37 pm

incubusmike wrote:

jsc7002, I bought mine at a local 4wd shop so I didn't have to wait. :wink:

oh....i kinda hate you now...j/k I got an email from them saying that they should arrive the 28...4 more days, it only took 2 days for me to get my locker and its gonna take almost a week for the louvers

Neatus · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2008 6:07 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Well, I can say that I just drove 8 1/2 hours in constant pouring rain from NV to UT and no problems whatsoever. I used to detail cars and we would lift the hoods and lightly power wash the engine compartment. I can't see leaving it out in your driveway to be any worse than that. Here are some more pics of the new louvers.

jsc7002, I bought mine at a local 4wd shop so I didn't have to wait. :wink:

man that is one awesome looking KJ! The louvers are pretty cool

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon May 26, 2008 6:11 pm

hey incubusmike what did you use to cut your hood? a dremel or a jig saw? or....??

Inc · **Posted:** Tue May 27, 2008 12:16 am

I drilled a hole and then cut with a jigsaw. Worked like a dream.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 7:01 pm

ok I finally got my hood louvers and installed them and I gotta say I love em they look great!, heres what they look like

Inc · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 11:41 pm

Very nice.

I asked the Gen-Right guys if they wanted some pics of my kj with the louvers and they said yes. So we'll see if they put them on their website or not. Hope so.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 11:42 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Very nice.

I asked the Gen-Right guys if they wanted some pics of my kj with the louvers and they said yes. So we'll see if they put them on their website or not. Hope so.

awesome! Ill bet they will use them you have a nice lookin KJ!

PCT 1981 · **Posted:** Sat May 31, 2008 8:12 pm

Another style hood louver.
https://www.spydercustoms.com/index2.php

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat May 31, 2008 8:30 pm

PCT 1981 wrote:

Another style hood louver.
https://www.spydercustoms.com/index2.php

275 bucks wow :shock:

but I guess it would cover all of that ugly flat area

Inc · **Posted:** Sat May 31, 2008 8:34 pm

That is quite the chunk of change. Poison Spyder does seem to have a knack for going all out though.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat May 31, 2008 11:15 pm

man theses ones I got work amazingly! they are only 7.5"x8" but they pull heat out! and are hot to the touch b/c of all the heat

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