dealing with the hood problem on the j swap car [Archive]

tonynail

06-19-2009, 02:28 AM

please list us you advice on dealing with j swap hood situations. hoodscoop is a good idea but cant find a compitible one yet if so point us in a good direction.

hondaboy4life

06-19-2009, 03:20 AM

I am in the middle of talking to seibon about having hoods made... I believe they would need a minimum order of 10 hoods per application to start making them...

wolydotmatrix

06-19-2009, 03:22 AM

Going custom for mine should be done next week. I hope.

hondaboy4life

06-19-2009, 03:24 AM

I tried calling you tonight... the end.

95EG8

06-20-2009, 09:24 PM

I am in the middle of talking to seibon about having hoods made... I believe they would need a minimum order of 10 hoods per application to start making them...

If you can get it made let me know the price and i will get one to. I was going go custom but i dont want my engine just hanging out of the hood and i'm not that big of fan of cowl induction hoods.

Becoming

06-21-2009, 05:08 AM

If you can get it made let me know the price and i will get one to. I was going go custom but i dont want my engine just hanging out of the hood and i'm not that big of fan of cowl induction hoods.

As soon as I get some stainless to try and make some different mount brackets to re-position the engine placement, the only option is to do a cowl hood...gonna try and do new brackets in conjunction with a lower profile manifold to help hood clearance, and hopefully see some descent power gains in the process. Get my machine next week, so maybe by the end of the week I can get started on some prototypes.

K20Tuned LLC

06-21-2009, 02:14 PM

As soon as I get some stainless to try and make some different mount brackets to re-position the engine placement, the only option is to do a cowl hood...gonna try and do new brackets in conjunction with a lower profile manifold to help hood clearance, and hopefully see some descent power in the process. Get my machine next week, so maybe by the end of the week I can get started on some prototypes.

Interesting keep up posted...

wolydotmatrix

06-21-2009, 08:54 PM

For those looking to go low dollar on a hood fix. Stay with me. Lowe's sells wheelbarrel's that are wide and shallow. I'm not kidding here, If you flip it it upside down and trim to fit its really close. wont't be a KA show pleaser but would get you down the road out of the weather. $37 plus tax. Just putting it out there for you guys.

Becoming

06-21-2009, 08:58 PM

wolydotmatrix

06-21-2009, 09:01 PM

I get it from my dad. "pretty Ain't everything"

6CYL-IN-TEG-RITY

06-21-2009, 09:17 PM

And I say anything is better than nothing...

Becoming

06-21-2009, 09:25 PM

LOL, mine's that way too...Acidbath want to cut his hood before it goes on down the factory cowl part just on the sides and leave the front part attached, put it on, then make pieces to fill the gap from where the engine bends it out...that way it's not just a big f'n hole in it, and keeps the front edge looking factory. Plus it wouldn't be hard to cut and weld the needed pieces to fill the side holes up.

wolydotmatrix

06-22-2009, 01:28 AM

Some one posted some pics up of an aftermarket hood with two big snorkles on with the insides cut along the front edge of the valve cover. seemed to fit alright..:shrug:

acidbath124

06-22-2009, 05:33 AM

i know one of the cars don from rpm systems did had done that. i hope mine turns out well.i think it wud luk cool stickin out of the hood for a little while but its not really practical for me to leave a big hole in it since i dont have a garage

jlewchuk

06-26-2009, 03:15 PM

i just don't want to sound stupid or anything, but this goes to you Ben mainly, with the theft and stuff being at what seems to be an all-time high in Charlotte, do you have any concerns with the possibility of using an open hood, and that being somewhat of a "lure" or bait for theft. i hope your careful bud, because with a swap like this could mean i very tempting car and i know you and i have both witnessed quite a few of our friends and problems with theft in Charlotte..be careful bud, you know ive got your back tho :)

hondaboy4life

06-26-2009, 03:18 PM

Thats why i picked up the DD race sentra :P

wolydotmatrix

06-30-2009, 02:15 AM

I went by the fab shop today (very busy) may have something as soon as the weekend I can take a pic of

paton

06-30-2009, 03:11 AM

That's an awesome idea, really. I can totally picture it. I think with a bit of work you could get it smooth. Wait... I meant A LOT of work. Would make a good base line though.

tegman88

07-05-2009, 04:26 AM

im making some spacers for the mounts and changing the intake manifold it should give me the room i need to put the hood on ill post some pics in the build thread i start later on this week

tonynail

07-05-2009, 01:52 PM

Seemed to me you got the jswap done, good job. please let us know how it turn how with your afc.

tonynail

07-05-2009, 01:55 PM

tegman, please let us know how it turn out at the dyno and track, i hope you know how to conquered the tracktion issues.

tegman88

07-05-2009, 06:25 PM

yeah i finished the swap last sunday i plan to get those dyno numbers pretty soon and track is up in the air because i have so many tracks i can go to and just cant pick a day i want to as far as traction control i have none but my left and right foot for now put im pretty good with feathering it off the line

tonynail

07-05-2009, 09:09 PM

hopes that you have been driving it alot on the street. did you have any tq steer? what is you suspension set up in the front and back?

tegman88

07-05-2009, 09:44 PM

the torque steer is not really a issue ive drove it on the road for about 30 minutes in all so far because i dont have a altenator but every bit of that was pretty hard driving so ive got the feel of it the only issue is keeping up with the revs as far as suspension goes were running some teins i dont know the specs but i will get them and post that in the build thread

Evan

09-17-2009, 09:55 PM

wolydotmatrix

09-17-2009, 11:58 PM

This is what I came up with
http://www.j32a.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=210

V6Phil

10-11-2009, 03:25 PM

I may have to try that wheel barrow deal! It wouldn't be tough to make a custom fiberglass hump that followed the stock body lines...I just don't have the patience for body work. Plus, the HAsport mounts put all your guys' engines so high!

I cant speak for everyone else but the hasport mounts but my engine high yes but the axles are 100% straight and level.

Heres my hood. Over the winter I will be trying to create a carbon one that follows the engine lines as tight as possible.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3870010232_fbc9606be0_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3783234728_aa5f35b354.jpg