How to raise rear of hood?

Post by **Type X(J)** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

I did a search on this but nothing came up, so I just wanted to ask you guys/gals, if you've done this, how would I raise the rear of my hood. I was thinking of using thick washers to lift up the mounting points. any ideas?

*oh wait - nvrmind I found a post - thx anyways

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Post by **GEO** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

No clue.. SPACERS?

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

Its done with washers.

Post by **marshun** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

i used oversized nuts.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

i got some over sized nuts right here you can use...

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

I knew someone was going to say it.

Post by **912.0turbo** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

2BN_S13 wrote:i got some over sized nuts right here you can use...

Post by **EnzoRWD** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

make sure, if you're raising it any significant height, to also use LONGER BOLTS!!! im in the process of doing this, just thought i'd add that-Enzo

Post by **PantherRacer** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

LOL...I keep seeing this red 240 everyday...the rear hatch is off and to the side and so is the hood, it's under a garage type thingy...do you all think I could buy it and fix any probs or would it cost a lot? I don't know much bout restoring cars that seem to be in that condition

Post by **rousie13** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

Ok, now what exactly does this do?

Post by **MainEvent212** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

old school cowl vent for cooling :pface

Post by **Type X(J)** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

thx for your input EnzoRWD

Post by **rousie13** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

MainEvent212 wrote:old school cowl vent for cooling :pface

Got ya. My sprung hinges do it for me. :ylsuper I have new ones, just too lazy to put em in.

Post by **jamie** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

I found that an easy way to lift the back of the hood a little is to spin on an on-ramp in the rain and nose into the wall...:-P

Post by **rousie13** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

^that will definately do the trick, but might cut down on the aerodynamics of the car

Post by **jamie** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

wasn't so bad, just shifted things around a little

Website · Post by **Spazum888** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

i know this is an dead subject... but im tring the hood thing with washers... i also tried searching.... i got the washers on... new bolts on... good stuff. but the hood wont raise all the way with out scrashing the top part of the quarterpanell.... my question is your you place the washers where the hinge meets the hood or where the hinge meets the body?

is this right or am i doing totally backward?

Post by **i2ice4m3** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

i hope you have more washers on the rear bolts than the front ones-i'd count them but ehh...cant see em all :P

Website · Post by **Spazum888** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

i started out with 12 on all 4 bolts... then i moved down to 10.... do i need to add one in the back?

Post by **ricebike** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

lol, that's mad high... i too try to search for that other member who posted what hardware he used to the 'T', but to no avail...

from what i've recalled, he put some plastic bag over it to show how it does force cooler air thru the engine bay... as well as using a thermometer to put up some actual numbers...

dam, my searching skills suck.

Website · Post by **Spazum888** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

no seriously i have searched too, to avoid the flaming from people... cuz i know this is a pretty simple mod (havent been flamed yet and dont want to) but the only thing i have come out of searching was 1) longer bolts 2) washers... thats it... i was talking to a friend with an s13 who has done it and he said to "bow" the hood... have people push from the sides, and bend the hood....... he said it worked for him... i really dont feel like bending my hood just yet...

right now the hood shuts perfect, its a nice fit... just i cant pop the hood open all the way... we went out sliding tonight and no spike in the temp... worked pretty well for the first test run... now their is some place for the air to go through...

Post by **EnzoRWD** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

umm looking at that pic, you might want to check something. on the side of the hinge that mount to the car, there is a hook like catch that slots into part of the hood. its purpose is to prevent the hood from decapitating ppl in a crash. if u raise it too much, it wont catch. something to think about.however, since its built onto the hinge, putting spacer between the other side of the hinge and the car itself, rather than next to the hood, might be a better idea.-Enzo

Post by **90s13ka24e** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

this is a dead topic but ive found that puttin washer inbetween the hing and the car work alot better, plus they are alot eaiser to put on.

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

all yo gotta do is add maybe 6 or 7 washers on there and your done. you might need longer bolts but thats it. i did it on a 91 Celica and on a 240

Post by **burnin240sx** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

what does the web adress on your window say?

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

probably http://www.driftsession.com

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

probably http://www.driftsession.com

Post by **Nathan** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

I used longer bolts, and 8 washers on the back bolts, 6 on the fronts. It's perfect, doesn't rub when opening yet creates a bit of an air gap across the back. I cant tell if it really helps cooling, but I am MAD TYTE yo.l

Post by **drifter_for_life06** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

do you need to rasei teh front also on the 240?

Post by **d12agonxboi** » Fri May 28, 2004 7:43 am

this might sound like a n00b but

what is the point of this mod?? :help

How to raise rear of hood?

How to raise rear of hood?

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