J Persons Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Had my '14 SHO up on the lift and noticed that the lower dust shield had a NACA duct molded into it but it wasn't cut out. Would there be any benefit to opening up the duct to allow fresh air across the bottom of the engine? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I don't know if I would. From what I've heard, running without the cover at all puts you on the edge of losing your hood at high speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Only one person I can think of that did it (cut them open) and from what I recall, it didn't really help at all. Furthermore, there were only 3 or 4 of us (1 of which was me in that number) who removed the large plastic under belly pan completely, and then experienced vertical hood flopping. In my case, I was eclipsing past 150MPH+ and the primary latch let up on my hood. Thank flip'n God I decelerated quick enough that I caught it before it blew off. I think my problem was exasperated by the engine hood vents I had cut into the hood. But the 3 other people that reported the vertical hood flopping, exactly as I did, had no modifications to their hoods' whatsoever. That solitary experience alone, prompted me to have these custom fabricated into my hood as well: No more (unexpected) hood issues now! Hell, makes me wonder if I should go ahead and removed those under belly pans once again? Things that make you go........hhhmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I think that removing it would just cause too much turbulence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I agree with these guys comments. It seems that the belly pan not only protects the bottom of the engine, but also adds something to airflow in and around the engine compartment. My suggestion is to not cut it, I had thought of doing the same thing as you, but decided against it. Seems like the best thing to improve engine cooling is to install the 160 degree thermostat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 OMG - I always wondered why you had those on your car - assumed you liked the retro look. Now I see why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 OMG - I always wondered why you had those on your car - assumed you liked the retro look. Now I see why! There's always, ALWAYS some method to the madness of my mods...... ALWAYS. Some not so obvious as others. LOL. To the OP, I would agree with Dave & Mark, that cutting out the openings, and/or removing it entirely, may not be your best choice of available options. Especially if you're not lowered. The volume of air rushing under, and along, the bottom of the engine bay, as well as the entire car, may cause undesired turbulence, as well as lift at higher speeds. Just food for thought. smokingozzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irondoor19 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 BPD1151: Can you Give us the Method to your Madness: (IE: Source & P/N's for the Hood Pins and location Information) if so thanks a ton, as i just removed my lower for a Gunk Cleaning and had not put it back yet, So No runs over 70 till i do......Jim So if we are going to do this, I will attempt this MOD myself, as i have a Mechanic (under my direction) that is Capable of doing it Correctly, and since you have paved the way (for a bunch of good mods) i thank you in advance....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamsho Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Not sure the part number for them, but they are custom built to his car. If I remember right, the shop that installed them said it was an S.O.B. to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Jim, the actual hood pins are a universal type product. I will try to locate the link to them, and re-post. I will caution you however, that as friendly as I am with my body shop pals, & have been their customer for 10+ years now, even they complained to me openly, about what a major pita it was to install these. They literally said that they would NEVER consider doing this again / for anyone else. Sent from my QTAQZ3 using Tapatalk Edited January 2, 2016 by bpd1151 SHOdded and irondoor19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Not sure the part number for them, but they are custom built to his car. If I remember right, the shop that installed them said it was an S.O.B. to install. My apologies, I got side tracked with life's responsibilities...... Here's the product link to/for the hood pins on my SHO..... http://daystarweb.com/productlisting.php?make=Ford&prodcat=Hood+Pin+Kits SHOdded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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