Subject	I wouldn't recommend it, some answers inside >>>-
Posted by	SpdDemon13 (Baltimore) on September 19, 2001 at 10:56 AM
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In Reply To	cutting holes into the stillen louvered panel >> posted by maverick (NYC) on September 19, 2001 at 09:57 AM
Message	: 1. easy operation with the dremel? will the paint start cracking if i'm not careful? Yes, you use a dremel to cut the slits open as long as you have it set on a high speed. Fiberglass tends to chip and crack if you;re not using a fast enough cutter. However, since it's been painted already, you stand the risk of cracking paint and therefore might need to have the panel repainted. : 2. do i have to worry about rain getting in since the intake is directly below the panel? For a single POP, no. And here's why I wouldn't recommend it. Cutting open the louvered panel is a nice "show thing" to do but if you drive it in the rain etc like I know you do, it's not a very good idea to do so (unless you have an extra "closed" panel with you in the car). Also, regarding the HP discussion by crZ32, I agree with him. My louvered panel is cut open and occasionally I'll put my stock "closed" panel back on. I do notice the car runs a little better with the "closed" panel. I don't have a dyno sheet to prove this but I can feel it. Plus it is a high pressure zone and unlike the ducted panel version, the open louvers do not increase the pressure per Vee Zee. Just my observation and 2 cents. Harry 1992 Z Twin Turbo - Stage 4+ 1993 Honda Prelude VTEC ICQ # 1553422 Check my site out! "OMG! I'm going straight to HELL!!!!" - Wolf [Pittsburgh] Click to find out why... LOL
Follow Ups	cutting holes into the stillen louvered panel >> - maverick (NYC) 09:57:34 09/19/01 i can answer #2 for ya - Chris (NJ) 10:01:56 09/19/01 My louvered panel is cut opened too... - Lady300Z 10:07:15 09/19/01 I've heard you will lose HP because its a high pressure zone (n/m) - Majed 10:03:20 09/19/01 Where did you Hear that? (n/m) - VeeZee 10:04:03 09/19/01 I heard it from someone on this forum before>> - Majed 10:12:43 09/19/01 I wouldn't think you would lose hp.. prob not gain much eith - Z U N L 10:08:38 09/19/01 1 & 2 - wcoffey 10:07:09 09/19/01 Creates turbulent air... - crZ32 10:29:34 09/19/01 Re: Creates turbulent air... - VeeZee 10:34:11 09/19/01 Some corrections and arguements to your response. - SpdDemon13 (Baltimore) 11:25:10 09/19/01 I wouldn't recommend it, some answers inside >>>- - SpdDemon13 (Baltimore) 10:56:46 09/19/01 Solution to end the arguments >>> - Z U N L 11:13:43 09/19/01 How are you going to creat turbulance on DYNO? The>> - RT 11:46:26 09/19/01 BIIIIIIIIG fan! high power air compressor? - Z U N L 14:52:27 09/19/01
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