I appreciate the install explanations and the "access holes details;" that'll save us some headaches... Although it has nothing to do with the louver install, I was wondering why you didn't paint the area under the hood hinges and the hinges themselves. When taken apart, they looked like crap (because they get no paint from factory), this will be the perfect time to hit that area with the paint you used to do the cut out edges. Another thing I would do is to paint the top part of the hood support braces. I would paint them black, so it won't show so much from the top. Good instructions and video overall!!
Colorado weather is quite though - especially during the winter when there's plenty of snow fall. How do we prevent the snow from entering the engine (which could cause rusting)?!
You forgot to tell everyone watching that if you use cutting fluid with the hole saw it makes a nice clean hole instead of the saw jumping around like a fart in a windstorm.
Nice looking install - on the outside. The inside looks like trash. I would be embarrassed to open my hood. I'd have to figure out a fix for that before I installed the louver.
ok so i am an aircraft mechanic and since the louvers are blocked by the hood supports there is no need to do all that cutting! just turn the hood over and cut out around the support frame areas! this will be so much easier, quicker and do the same job as the full cut. not to mention you will be less likely to cut a support frame! Just my opinion!
@@jackokirs3326 There are TONS of beneficial things Jeep didn't add to their vehicles. You've obviously never been in or near a mass manufacturing plant where they are pumping these things out down a factory line. In short, is this louver necessary? No. Is it beneficial? Absolutely. JK's are known for heat soak in the engine bays. some heat gasses our near the front fenders, but seeing as how heat travels upward, adding vents to the hood makes more sense. Overall, I recommend this modification.
In years past we had heat problems under the hood in Chevy Ambulances, we tried lovers scoops the gambit, none had meaningful success in Florida. Ultimately, a switch to Ford resolved the issue. Definitive engine temps are required to substantiate viability beyond cosmetic. Based on real-world use.
@@RVingTheCountry Some people might need additional time to get to the technical/handy level other people (like you) got to already. Patience with Michael and everyone else. I'm a handy man myself! :)
It's ok old school hot rod type hood but there is a better hood & that still isn't color matched. I think most would won't color matching. panel & black or ss screws. I want my platinum hood to hve a locking system not jeep set up. It needs to hve a water heater/grate & then the hood & I like the upgraded raised look a bit more thanthis type. Bc of the grate I can walk on hood to reach rack. W/out color match it seems unfinshed, just Me.
Very good detailed explanation from start to finish! Thank you!
Thank you for the install. I'm always nervous cutting into the jeep, but your step by step made it seem doable. I am ordering the louver today.
Your video is excellent! Thank you for the step by step instructions. Very well done!
Thank you for such a clear and awesome install video!!
I’m doing this very soon to my jk!!
I appreciate the install explanations and the "access holes details;" that'll save us some headaches... Although it has nothing to do with the louver install, I was wondering why you didn't paint the area under the hood hinges and the hinges themselves. When taken apart, they looked like crap (because they get no paint from factory), this will be the perfect time to hit that area with the paint you used to do the cut out edges. Another thing I would do is to paint the top part of the hood support braces. I would paint them black, so it won't show so much from the top. Good instructions and video overall!!
Colorado weather is quite though - especially during the winter when there's plenty of snow fall. How do we prevent the snow from entering the engine (which could cause rusting)?!
Won't rain come through the hood now
@hiphopcroaks24 😂 I mean. Yeah. Maybe I should seal it. And the front grill 😆
You forgot to tell everyone watching that if you use cutting fluid with the hole saw it makes a nice clean hole instead of the saw jumping around like a fart in a windstorm.
Nice looking install - on the outside. The inside looks like trash. I would be embarrassed to open my hood. I'd have to figure out a fix for that before I installed the louver.
I agree with the inside comment...I am wondering if putting a powered coated mesh panel might clean the install up.
Maybe just use a 4” hole saw to drill a line of holes corresponding to the vent holes.
ok so i am an aircraft mechanic and since the louvers are blocked by the hood supports there is no need to do all that cutting! just turn the hood over and cut out around the support frame areas! this will be so much easier, quicker and do the same job as the full cut. not to mention you will be less likely to cut a support frame! Just my opinion!
Why is there only one windshield wiper nozzle in the middle?
Why didnt you paint all the holes you drilled now they will rust
Awesome job! but how to prevent water from getting into the engine?
hiphopcroaks24 I would say it doubles the water entering the engine compartment at best. What if your parked and it’s raining ?
Other than in theory, do hood louvers really help to keep the engine bay cooler?
Jeep and other auto manufactures would have designed it as a feature if it was necessary.
@@jackokirs3326 that Old argument again.
@@jackokirs3326 There are TONS of beneficial things Jeep didn't add to their vehicles. You've obviously never been in or near a mass manufacturing plant where they are pumping these things out down a factory line.
In short, is this louver necessary? No. Is it beneficial? Absolutely. JK's are known for heat soak in the engine bays. some heat gasses our near the front fenders, but seeing as how heat travels upward, adding vents to the hood makes more sense. Overall, I recommend this modification.
Did you also paint around where you drilled the screw holes?
very proud
does that affect insulation in the down hood??
In years past we had heat problems under the hood in Chevy Ambulances, we tried lovers scoops the gambit, none had meaningful success in Florida. Ultimately, a switch to Ford resolved the issue. Definitive engine temps are required to substantiate viability beyond cosmetic. Based on real-world use.
Can you plz make video on how to replace the map light, dome lights, Interior lights on the 2018 JLU. Thanks.
Michael are you serious.
You should be ashamed! Haha
My blind sister can do it.
But I am getting this installed for 4wheelparts on Monday. Stoked!
@@RVingTheCountry Some people might need additional time to get to the technical/handy level other people (like you) got to already. Patience with Michael and everyone else. I'm a handy man myself! :)
Your hole saw is spinning the wrong way mate, lol. reason why them cuts are not clean, trying going the other way and see how clean the cuts are.
What I suspected...looks like a hack job from underneath.
It's ok old school hot rod type hood but there is a better hood & that still isn't color matched. I think most would won't color matching. panel & black or ss screws. I want my platinum hood to hve a locking system not jeep set up. It needs to hve a water heater/grate & then the hood & I like the upgraded raised look a bit more thanthis type. Bc of the grate I can walk on hood to reach rack. W/out color match it seems unfinshed, just Me.
A factory raised or louver hood would b color matched. Can't see why every jeep that comes down line gold package wouldn't want raised hood look.