Under Hood Heat!

[tcpeterson]

So im a little frustrated right now. Earlier this season riding in deep powder it got so hot under the hood that it melted my oil sensor and cap along with hood insulation and pretty much burnt my belt. AC did warranty the sensor and cap but not the belt. Since they i haven't had much trouble until yesterday when it happened again. I know it's just the hood vents get plugged with snow and the heat has nowhere to go and i have side vents and i just ordered a guage cage and shock tower vent Monday. I guess i just don't see why we should have to spend so much money on aftermarket venting after purchasing a sled for 12,000 dollars!!!!

Does anyone have other ideas for venting or do you think the gauge cage will make all the difference?

 

[Ausm7499]

TC I did see that RKtech has a product out that you bolt on by the steering post that keeps the hood from closing all the way and allows heat to boil out. I think he want like $40 bucks for it.

 

[Ausm7499]

Kelsey started a thead on it here is the link.

http://snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127440

I have never had the the extreme issue that you are having. I did have issues with the heat warping the neck on my oil tank but other then that no major heat issues. I did remove all of the insulation from inside my hood and put heat tape on instead which I think helped.

 

[tcpeterson]

ok, thanks for the info!!

 

[aktreekiller]

yep

I have the amp gauge cage, 2 cool side vents, and slps in shock tower, both sides. I rode her hard today in 2 feet of fluff, about 25 degrees, and it was hot. The gauge cage is like a heat source when the heat pours out of there. Snow pretty much covers every vent except the gauge cage. I have pre-filter on every hole, and no snow gets in anywhere. Bdx intake next and then I'll vent the whole hood once all the plastic crap is gone from the stock intake.

 

[Comp 670]

The factorys would LOVE to vent the sleds more but cannot because of noise regulations they must meet.They are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

 

[tcpeterson]

Ya i see what you mean there, same reason why they put all the stupid insulation under there!

 

[gdgrump]

RKT hood lift

I've got Kelsey's Hood lift on my 06/m7, it really works. It's also a great place to dry your goggles with all of the heat rolling out.

 

[Headrush]

I am thinking about getting one, but have concerns about snow falling down on the clutches while the hood is propped. Any experiences with this good or bad?

 

[squba steve]

I have the RK Tek hood lift along with the AMP speedo/tack pod. Combined with side vents and clutch venting front and rear no heat problems!!!

 

[Rprecision]

I had the same problem on mine........

First thing I did was wrap the exhust with Header wrap including the y pipe........

I also added a upper vent that alows heat to escape. I like the hood lift that RKT makes, I just thought this would provided beter venting, and keep snow out.

I am still waiting on my side vents to arrive. May add a shock tower vent on the clutch side too as a summer project.

 

[stone-cold]

Not ragging on you, but you shouldnt wrap your pipe up like that, it is designed to expel heat and contract the exhaust gases for scavenging. My 2 cents.

 

[Rprecision]

Not ragging on you, but you shouldnt wrap your pipe up like that, it is designed to expel heat and contract the exhaust gases for scavenging. My 2 cents.

Then why does arctic cat put a insulated cover on it ? Why does SLP, Speedwerx, CPC and so on cerimic coat thier pipes and cans to keep the heat in.

 

[Snopro_69]

the new 08 m 1000 warrenty update. has the ECU reflash, extra intake vent on under the hood on the intake, the rubber gasket around the exhaust to keep snow out, and also a heat shield that protects the cap and oil jug now.... works good for me !!!! cheers