AJ Hartman Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I just finished developing some carbon fiber "innie" louvers for my car. They were wool tuff tested at speed to prove their affective ness. A hand over them once you park the car also shows the amount of heat that makes their way out of them but that was a side benefit for my particular situation as alleviating the high pressure under the fender to improve aero gain was my main goal. They could also be utilized in different locations to control heat or airflow. Unfortunately I do not have back to back testing at the same track (supported by AiM data) but I was able to set the record at LRP 4th of july weekend by almost 2 seconds! Full package working together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed M. Posted July 30, 2014 Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 Sweet! When will these be available for sale and how much? Thanks! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Hartman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I will send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nape Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'll take a PM with info, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Hartman Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Algozine Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 There are several different sizes of these boat vents. Pretty inexpensive Heres one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-BOAT-VENT-LOUVERS-14-BILGE-EXHAUST-SEA-RAY-SILVERTON-NEW-/161385416736?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item2593520820&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremymoen Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Ordered from eBay. I bet I can put them somewhere for $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nape Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 ABS plastic won't stand up to engine bay heat, FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtheD19 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The OEM hood vents on the 13+ Mustang and on the GT500 are plastic. They seem to do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Hartman Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Keep in mind there are different grades of ABS with different melting/working points. It looks like the cheapy boat louvers are vacuum formed so probably use a low working temp ABS. The 13+ OEM louvers are probably injection moulded with a higher temp ABS (could possibly use a different material as well) but go for over $300! They probably use the injection moulding to yield a more dimensionally accurate part as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Hartman Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Keep in mind there are different grades of ABS with different melting/working points. It looks like the cheapy boat louvers are vacuum formed so probably use a low working temp ABS. The 13+ OEM louvers are probably injection moulded with a higher temp ABS (could possibly use a different material as well) but go for over $300! They probably use the injection moulding to yield a more dimensionally accurate part as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshall M. Posted August 15, 2014 Members Share Posted August 15, 2014 Keep in mind there are different grades of ABS with different melting/working points. It looks like the cheapy boat louvers are vacuum formed so probably use a low working temp ABS. The 13+ OEM louvers are probably injection moulded with a higher temp ABS (could possibly use a different material as well) but go for over $300! They probably use the injection moulding to yield a more dimensionally accurate part as well. You can also use a thermoset plastic in lieu of a thermoplastic. http://www.rlhudson.com/publications/techfiles/thermo.htm AJ's fancy louvers weren't around when I put mine in, so they were ABS bilge pump vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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