Author Topic: Decided on my next mod! (Read 2270 times)

MyBigToy · « **on:** May 23, 2010, 01:13:15 PM »

I've been thinking about doing this mod for quite a while and couldn't make my mind up which part type to go with. I finally decided and ordered the parts today. I'm not revealing what the mod is unless someone correctly guesses what it is. You'll just have to wait until Bratfest to see it in person if there are no correct guesses!

The best start to a guess is that I put the thread in the correct section.

Now let's see how good you are at guessing.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:30:41 PM »

I'm thinking cowl/ram air hood!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:34:35 PM »

New hood

MyBigToy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:38:11 PM »

It can't be a hood - notice my post said parts - as in plural!

Ski Edition · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2010, 01:43:31 PM »

...................maybe finally fix the cracked rear bumper?

MyBigToy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:02:25 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on May 23, 2010, 01:43:31 PM

...................maybe finally fix the cracked rear bumper?

Nope. That would only be one part - the bumper cover. And I've already posted that I may try the 2500 bumper once I get a look at Richie's truck to make sure the frame attachment points are the same on the 1500 as the 2500.

I was looking around this weekend and did find a new OEM rear bumper cover for $150 without shipping. I really like the fab work and would really like to have the metal rear bumper, though.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:09:03 PM »

A set of 4 curb feelers!!??

strobin01 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2010, 02:20:12 PM »

color matched door handles?

MyBigToy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2010, 03:27:17 PM »

Quote from: strobin01 on May 23, 2010, 02:20:12 PM

color matched door handles?

Nope, the 02 Z71 has color-matched handles.

Quote from: Ski Edition on May 23, 2010, 02:09:03 PM

A set of 4 curb feelers!!??

It's only two pieces and it involves cutting metal.

bluedevil · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:13:37 PM »

Fender vents!

bluedevil · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:14:15 PM »

Or...... Fender exhaust cut out

MyBigToy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:19:06 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on May 23, 2010, 04:13:37 PM

Fender vents!

RICER!
Kinda like that wing you posted in the past couple of weeks!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:21:49 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on May 23, 2010, 04:14:15 PM

Or...... Fender exhaust cut out

I just redid my exhaust into a single 3" hidden pipe.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:27:44 PM »

Hood scoops for ram air?

MyBigToy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2010, 04:33:48 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on May 23, 2010, 04:27:44 PM

Hood scoops for ram air?

Partially correct.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:01:05 PM »

Hood scoops for a set-up similar to Main One's??

MyBigToy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:13:53 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on May 23, 2010, 05:01:05 PM

Hood scoops for a set-up similar to Main One's??

It's not for ram air and it's not scoops.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:32:07 PM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on May 23, 2010, 04:33:48 PM

Partially correct.

Hell, I thought I was a winner at curb feelers!!!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:34:28 PM »

Quote from: Ski Edition on May 23, 2010, 05:32:07 PM

Hell, I thought I was a winner at curb feelers!!!

It involves cutting two holes in the hood but it's not for scoops and it's not for ram air. Figure it out from there.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:40:47 PM »

Smoke stacks!! Winner!!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:58:40 PM »

The holes are going to look something like this, only not in exactly the same place on the Av.

Main One · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2010, 06:20:29 PM »

OK - Hood vents.

strobin01 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2010, 06:46:37 PM »

snorkel?

Didit · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:59:25 PM »

plexiglass viewing windows!

MyBigToy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2010, 08:14:30 PM »

Quote from: Main One on May 23, 2010, 06:20:29 PM

OK - Hood vents.

We have a winner!

Here's the rest of the pictures.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2010, 08:15:53 PM »

These are 94-96 Grand Prix GTP hood louvers. I'm [lanning to paint them with Gatorback spray paint to match my cladding. I'm hoping to help lower the underhood temperatures some.

At this point I'll solicit opinions - Gatorback paint or Pewter to match the rest of the paint? It would be less noticeable painted Pewter but I'm thinking it'll look pretty good in Gatorback.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2010, 08:42:31 PM »

A couple of 12v high volume fans under there would help also.

Me personally, I'd color match them to the hood.

Ski Edition · « **Reply #27 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:15:34 AM »

Great idea! I would make it black to stand-out!!

Enkei · « **Reply #28 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:43:23 AM »

How about some like the old Camaro RS's or GTO's..

Intimidatoruag · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:50:05 AM »

paint to match the hood ....

MyBigToy · « **Reply #30 on:** August 25, 2010, 09:44:46 PM »

I finally finished this mod last weekend. I'm still tweaking things to make sure the louvers stay in place. Now to get the truck cleaned up and get some pictures.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #31 on:** August 26, 2010, 01:50:59 AM »

nice.... Paint to match!

BooomerX · « **Reply #32 on:** August 26, 2010, 06:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Enkei on May 24, 2010, 07:43:23 AM

How about some like the old Camaro RS's or GTO's..

Have you seen these?

http://www.retrousa.net/product_camaro.html

On another thought I wonder if the hood vents would look good on a stock Avalanche hood?

HenryJ · « **Reply #33 on:** December 17, 2010, 09:44:59 PM »

I have been looking for a way to vent underhood heat, much as the cowl hood did for my last truck. I did not like the engine heat vented right where the air is picked up for the interior though. No cowl hood for this one.
I did lots of looking for something that might work. There are several louvered panels available, but I'm not so happy with their appearance or methods to attach them.
I came across this install : Oman 4x4 Hood Vent Install and the one in this thread. Both were helpful.
My search for new louvers ended when I found out they have been discontinued and the few that are still out there underwent a substantial price increase. $160 plus freight was more than I was willing to spend.
One local yard had two Pontiac Grand Prix the correct years. They had checked the green one last week and forgot to call me to tell me they were gone. I saw that they had a white 1996 hood with louvers. They had not checked out that one. I offered to come over and check it out.
Over the hill and through the snow! It was iced over and had six inches of snow on it, but they were both there. The hood was 80% , but I knew the guy running this yard and he was willing to let them go. I shoveled the hood off , pulled them and $20 later they were mine.
Returning home I coated them with paint stripper and removed three layers of white paint. I'd say this car had been repainted more than once. Down to original paint, I scuffed them good and gave them a coat of black satin Krylon Fusion.

There are a few minor imperfections, but they are not too bad.

My son arrived home from school and off we went to the shop to get inside. Masking tape and below 20 degrees outside just don't mix well.
I had already laid out templates and spacing earlier so once masked off things went pretty quickly.
Sixteen holes drilled, there was no going back now.

I would have liked them farther back and more toward the outside, but 2005 hood braces hindered any other positions. This was the only place with space enough on the underside. These need to be functional, so there was no other option.
I did not realize that I was out of metal blades for the jigsaw, so a run to Wally world slowed the progress a little. Once we returned I cut out the big holes. Then I installed the hood insulation and chalked it to cut holes on the interior. Once that was ready I painted the raw edges of the hood , trimmed up some 1/2" neoprene to fill the void and hold some tension on the screws, attached the screws with fender washers and reinstalled the hood insulation.

The open area of both add up to 12.5 square inches (.25"x5"x5x2 ) The design of the louvers creates a low pressure zone behind each opening. At speed that should draw heat out. At low speeds at least it has some where to go.

Finished after dark. I guess I get to see what I have done on the morning.

I checked them after I parked. If nothing else they make great handwarmers

Thanks for helping me vent!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #34 on:** December 17, 2010, 10:11:02 PM »

Great work Henry. And a great write up also

BooomerX · « **Reply #35 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:12:28 AM »

Those ROCK!!

HenryJ · « **Reply #36 on:** December 18, 2010, 04:44:05 PM »

Warmed up more than I thought it would today.