Now I have to get a new hood

[D60]

Hmmmm... I got some dis-information then. Someone a while back said that the vents actually were open mesh but that the insulation did block them, presumably to keep water from flowing directly onto the engine. If it's just a little water hole then yeah they are as useless as teets in a bull.

Jeep Informant did a decent in-depth look here. Earlier in the video he shows where it drains out, at 2:38ish he gets to the meat of it


"functionable"

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[Goheels050917]

Are the vents the only difference?

Vents are only difference. In addition, they are fake vents that only let water into the Engine when it rains

 

[D60]

Vents are only difference. In addition, they are fake vents that only let water into the Engine when it rains

Nah, as TOTL Innovations notes in post #11, there are some forming differences - the Rubi hood is supposed to be bulgier and more "muscular."

It's been forever since I've sat in a JL Sport or Sahara but I think the great irony is that those hoods might actually afford better visibility - albeit probably minimal

 

[Mabar]

Are the vents the only difference?

The "vents" are for looks only. They DO NOT ventilate as many people think they do. I personally would rather have vents that actually vent, or no "vents" at all.

 

[mgroeger]

The "vents" are for looks only. They DO NOT ventilate as many people think they do. I personally would rather have vents that actually vent, or no "vents" at all.

Pffft... there you go venting again.

 

[Mabar]

Pffft... there you go venting again.

Why yes, yes I am!

 

[Rubidozer]

Seriously..... the vents are real. Look at them without the fire suppression blanket and you will see. Just cut holes in the blanket because it’s only there for safety requirements post-manufacturing. Save the cut out pieces to cover the holes, if you live in a place with really cold winters.
Water can drain right onto the engine and it’s fine. You can spray off your engine, while running, to clean it and it does no damage so neither will those vents.
The vents on the front fenders are functional, too. I’ve seen the fenders removed and they actually vent a lot of heat out while the engine is running.
Those hood vents would add more cooling throughout the engine compartment.

 

[mgroeger]

 

[Mabar]

Seriously..... the vents are real. Look at them without the fire suppression blanket and you will see. Just cut holes in the blanket because it’s only there for safety requirements post-manufacturing. Save the cut out pieces to cover the holes, if you live in a place with really cold winters.
Water can drain right onto the engine and it’s fine. You can spray off your engine, while running, to clean it and it does no damage so neither will those vents.
The vents on the front fenders are functional, too. I’ve seen the fenders removed and they actually vent a lot of heat out while the engine is running.
Those hood vents would add more cooling throughout the engine compartment.

Please watch the video by Jeep Informant in post number 16 in this thread. That VERY small hole in the plastic vent, does not give the engine compartment any meaningful ventilation.

 

[mazeppa]

The vents on the Rubi hood actually do function all be it little.

They function well as drains to keep water from filling the fake vents up.

 

[MrEMan1287]

@TOTL Innovations has a pretty sweet hood that actually has functional vents...

http://totlinnovations.com/jl-h-e-r-o-hood/

 

[TrailTorque]

You can actually get a pretty good deal through your dealerships part Dept. I guess depending on who your parts manager is.. I send sites in and he always beats them. My quote for the hood, padding and vents was $675.. quotes are good for 6 months. That’s unpainted by the way.

 

[TrailTorque]

The vents on the Rubi hood actually do function all be it little.

It’s actually: albeit.

I use the word often so that’s the only reason I know lol

 

[Mikeoso]

Interesting. Fake hood vents. I wouldnt have expected that.

When I bought a used 2006 Ram with a hood scoop, I guessed it was because the hemi needed one. Found out it's an after market nonfunctional appearance item...which I hate. I'd have pulled it, but was told it would leave a mark. Phony badass is silly, and a hemi Ram doesnt need any pretend.

Wannabe hotrod stuff on a Jeep? Huh.

 

[RubenZ]

@TOTL Innovations has a pretty sweet hood that actually has functional vents...

http://totlinnovations.com/jl-h-e-r-o-hood/

But that is hideous. I wouldn’t use that if it were free.

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