How To: Universal Hood Vents for $25!! (10th Gen Civic) 

First, not a bad how-to, but there are a few steps I definitely would advise on including for anyone doing this..You should always cover up the engine with a blanket/trash bag to keep metal debris from getting all over the engine bay, whenever cutting into a hood. You should also get some touch-up paint ($20 or so at dealerships) and spend the 5 minutes it takes to file/paint the cut surfaces...it'll keep it from chipping/rusting/etc. Also, rivets work, but the high seal glue/sealant will hold without needing to drill into the hood, and its a perfect seal all the way around the vent. You can clearly see how flimsy that hood was when drilling, and afterwards there is a gap under the vent and the hood...debris/dirt/water will get in there and build up. These are just basic steps to take to do it right the first time...kind of hard to undo rivets...so I'd also take time to tape down the vent, measure out the rivet locations, and use pilot holes from a much smaller bit at first vs just drilling into the vent sitting loosely in the cut area . These didnt turn out bad, but a lot of ppl will do the same and be in a hurry and do it wrong or mess up when they could have prevented making any mistakes. Also, WHERE you place the vents makes a difference...try not to just leave vents like this directly above open air filters or fuse boxes or where water will puddle next to coils/plugs/etc... You can buy hydrophobic mesh for around $20 that you can secure underneath the vent to prevent water from getting into the engine bay, if you're not going to use a plate/something to divert water away from anything under the vent. The mesh allows air to vent but does not allow water/dirt to get in (same material used on ATVs/motorcycles/air filters).

A cutting wheel would’ve done a better job instead of a jigsaw also I would’ve added some seam sealer or polyurethane adhesive for a cleaner look

I wish all car mod installation videos were like this 1. From the how to to the last rolling shots. Perfect! I’m new to your channel and I’m impressed. Keep it up!!

I would of looked for black rivets, or done something to get rid of the silver. Otherwise, it looks awesome. He's braver than I am, I would never want to cut into my hood.

it looks super cool! one I would put a painters tarp over my motor for all those metal shavings, and I would also do some type of gasket underneath the lip of the vents. I wouldn't mind doing that to my truck. you guys are kick ass!

Lovin these builds man! Definitely helps me convince my girl to do more mods on my car if I’m doin it cheap n efficient lol

Possibly the cleanest ricer-roni on RU-vid hands down ✊

this is a bit ricy but it actually works in the car's favor because it already has an overstyled design. The gloss black blends in nicely with the other style bits. Looks awesome!

I would use a sealant rather than rivots or use in together to keep all the gaps sealed. Love the look but a finished professional job is what we all admire.

It looks really good but you should've used urethane between the vent and hood and put some paint under the hood where you cut because it's going to rust

Great idea but its killing me seeing ripples in the bonnet and no edge seal.

I mean. Yes, they look lovely but guys.. listen.. His bonnet is now warped at the vents. The vents installed aren't at the same profile. Look at the light cast on the slow mo's. Still looks a clean enough install. So.. yes, as advised, lift the bonnet, figure out where the vent will sit. Consider water getting in. Consider a tight spot. Think before you cut. lay a sheet or carpet under. And the ball or similar. When you make your cut. Deburr the metal. Pray some paint into a lid or similar, paint the fresh flesh you just exposed with a tiny paint brush. The blanket / carpet are for the bazillion fragments you potentially get into your bay. PRE drill your vents, then mark up on the bonnet. Don't just go for it on the bonnet or you might end up with a go faster stripe you didn't want. Please think before you do this. Guys, you make content, that's fine but please supply hazards and good advice too.

Awesome man, I was planning on adding the vents from an RS. Nice video helps me out

This was done to my 94 Del Sol and when it rained bad, the spark plugs got flooded with water

THATS A NICE WAY TO EXPLAIN MAN NICE WORK THOUGH

I want to install some clean ass vents/scoops whatever, to allow the hot ass engine heat to exit quicker than it being stuck circling around the engine bay. But only issue I’m concerned about is the rain and snow here in CO. HEAT IS THE KILLER OF ENGINES and lack of maintenance. Hahahaha

doesnt water get inside when it rains? yes, of course i know cover the car or garage it if u know its gonna rain...but i mean lets say you HAVE to drive somewhere and its raining...then what?

wont rain water pouring in damage the engine electricals etc

This is amazing. I'm loving this channel more with every video!

Great! If you decide to go back to stock just change the hood. Need to paint those ribbets on black as well 😃

Before I do mines. I need to know is there any issues when water gets on the water engine and engine parts? If rain or snow can I block the vents off during the winter seasons?

Came out better than I expected tbh

Dumb question.. So like.. What if it rains bad one day and ur driving, would water get in there.. Can someone explain how that works or if it's safe

Looks awesome Is water flowing down into the vents an issue? Always wondered about this with scoops and vents.

Love what ya'll did with that civic, looks clean af

Make the cardboard template the other way. Cut it like its the hood, where the vent cant sit perfectly into the cardboard. Then you can lay it on the hood and trace it. Its a better way to ensure the vent fits into the hole properly

Seems like that jigsaw has the potential to do some damage if it catches. Especially on a thinner hood. A angle grinder might be safer for your car. Might also want to put some on those bare metal edges.

Looks great, any issues with water effecting the engine/electrical?

Super sick video, loved how it turned out

Put sealer on the bottom side of the vents and lay em right in 👍🏾

Looks great, would you recommend some 3M to help any gapping? Thanks for sharing! 🍻

I have subscribed since earlier today really do appreciate what you are doing great job on the videos and the vehicles all the help we need with our mods and learning from ‼️DIY's !!Bro... 💯💣💥⛽🔥⛽🔥👍👍

would water get in?

I got the same ones ima put them on my monte Carlo ss 87 in but on the fenders

There may be a solution but not sure hence I am asking. There is something called rain guards for hood vents but I am not sure if they work nor if they also guard the air away

This is awesome,really nice job,I’m about to do mine on my accord coupe

the edges where it was cut out should be painted to cover the raw metal to avoid rust

i wanna try it on my FD but is it ok when you park and then it rains? water for sure will go on your engine bay. driver side vent is where the battery located, and right side vent is where the alternator and belt located.

Sheeeeeesh you make it look so easy!!! What part of jersey you in i might need to mod my 2017 Elantra

U know jdm car very well bro 👍

What happen if it rains and the car is parked?

Great video. How are they in the rain? Shout to NJ, where are you guys from

Thank you for the video. I’ll do this for my civic si. Also does this makes a significant difference in cooling?

Looks good my friend

nice sedan

Nice job bro!! Came out clean!

does the water when it gets into your vent damage ur engine bay?

When the light hits it you can see all the dents in the hood

Is water an issue?

Could these be turned other way for ram air, my biggest thing would be water getting in there for the vent as u have, but I need more air to my tbi and think if I can turn them upside down??

Would you still be able to power wash your car specially the hood area?

Whoever watching this from New Jersey Let's go!!!!!

That came out so nice!

Beautiful car! Great video!

I wanna do this but hate the idea when it rains it’s going to soak everything

nice work very goooood!!

Nice job bro!....Great video

I love the upgrade...

Will you treat the hood with anti rust agent? Nice vid 👍 by the way!

maybe this is a dumb question but is there any problem with putting vents on ur hood like this in terms of like stuff getting inside and under the hood like water or anything? I'm a lil new to car mods and trynna make sure I don't do anything too risky for my car lol.

Why aren't the vents the other way around so more air gets in opposed to being backwards ?

Does water gets inside?

Clean af

U have a Magical Skills

if i install these and jet wash my car water will get into my engine bay no?

Does these effect the car by any way

I wanna do this to my seat Ibiza but what do you use against rust on the edges you just cut

Could use an AutoZone hood scoop to complete the look

Been thinking about doing this. But I don’t like the cheap look. Not to say the fab job isn’t nice. It just looks cheap.

What about rain

What about rain/water?

Did it lower engine temps?

Subscribed. Good video

Thought about getting these for my BMW but the turbo would probably melt those.

Car wash might damage the electronics

how do i outline the hood vent, im struggling so hard with it, i can’t outline along the line

Nice!!!! Any water issues?

Send link on the hood vent

So what happens when it rains?

How about rain..?

looks sexy but shouldve used black rivets

wont water get in the engine bay and damage components?

What if it rains will the water effect your engine

Sure would have placed a blanket between the hood and the engine while doing all of this cutting and drilling...

Don't need rivet I use 3 m two side red very strong

Fire!

And when it rains?

what about rust guard?

How much do you charge to do this for a Truck?

The rivets actually spoilt its looks

Holy shit man I feel to shaky to drill! I got the glue on ones lmao

Well you certainly won’t work at Dave Kendig shop Not to sound like a hater but there was more waves on it than the ocean

Looks nice but no offemse no hes not the first person to put hood vents on his honda civic 😂😂

No chance would i trust myself to do this lol !

You forgot sealant

Horrendous jigsaw you can see rippled edges all round the vents 😢

do my 22 si for me 😂

Nice but what happen when is raining ?

Bro cut open his hood like that! Wow, people please don’t jack up your car.

Use glue or m3 tape next time ..