Originally Posted by
turbotrev
I have a modded 500hp plus sapphire and now have a 2wd standard bonnet as opposed to the 4wd vented bonnet I was running previously.
Do I really need bonnet vents to release the extra heat from a big turbo?
Or will the non vented bonnet be fine?
I will heatshield the underside of the bonnet and was even contemplating jacking up and spacing the rear of the bonnet on the hinges (I quite like that look tbh)
Cheers Paul
I think you will be fine. You will soon know though if you monitor the intake and engine temps.
I did raise the back of my 205 bonnet as I do want vents but haven't found a satisfactory way to do it yet as the bonnet is carbon fibre and I don't want to risk a £1500 bonnet and get it wrong.
I don't mind the raised back look but I have had some negative comments when some people look at the car....so not everyone's cuppa but I think thats more to do with the amount of standard 1.2 saxo's and clios do it cos fast n furious innit.
