S/C vt with Monaro bonnet

blwnvt · #1 05-09-2008, 05:18 PM

I herd that the monaro bonnet on s/c models keeps the engine cooler because of the air coming in , hence: better preformance...true or not?

don0xer · #2 05-09-2008, 07:42 PM

in a way yes... but bringing air in through the bonnet, and having a vent hole further back on the bonnet would supply the best cooling method... though i wouldnt go and expect massive gains and if any, the car would have to be moving at high speed to actually create beneficial air flow. ive seen a few monaro bonnets with extra holes in them... bit of a placebo effect imo

blwnvt · #3 05-09-2008, 09:35 PM

i wouldnt xpect massive gains lol but it looks tuff as well u got a pic of ther extra holes?

chargedvx6 · #4 06-09-2008, 08:55 AM

I have one on my VX and all it does is ensure that there is a constant supply of dust going to my chargers oil seal and it keeps leaking on the snout. I run with the vent plugs unless it's at the drags now.

rvx 219 · #5 06-09-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chargedvx6

I have one on my VX and all it does is ensure that there is a constant supply of dust going to my chargers oil seal and it keeps leaking on the snout. I run with the vent plugs unless it's at the drags now.

wow i never thought of that, but yeah u would get so much more crap in there and have to clean the engine bay more.

blwnvt · #6 06-09-2008, 02:53 PM

wouldnt it help if u had the mesh over the cut outs?

chargedvx6 · #7 06-09-2008, 10:03 PM

The genuine GTO bonnet only has plastic honeycomb. It is all for show. Dust is finer than mesh and will go through. I am thinking of taking my GTO bonnet off and just putting a new stocker back on. Want to buy mine?

sandbar1000 · #8 08-09-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chargedvx6

The genuine GTO bonnet only has plastic honeycomb. It is all for show. Dust is finer than mesh and will go through. I am thinking of taking my GTO bonnet off and just putting a new stocker back on. Want to buy mine?

i,ll have it. i,m new here dont know wat to do??? can i pm ya or some thing?