How to Make FUNCTIONAL HOOD VENTS for RAM 1500

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Check out how to REMOVE them HERE! 🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWOWi2Zord9_bqM

[@itzreece6347]

I wanna do this to my 2019 Ram. Great Mod sir Thank You.

[@billsilverman5592]

I’m shocked that harbor freight rotary tool lasted the whole job! You really have patience ! Thanks for posting

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah me too! lol Plenty more content on the way!

[@TheGrtCornholi0]

I'm a fairly new sub, and REALLY enjoy watching the journey of taking an already badass truck and making it so much nicer. I have a 2015 model, blacked out my emblems and am fixing to black out the exhaust tips as well. Next step is getting a sport hood and making it functional as well. Thanks for so many ideas I never thought possible!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Eric I appreciate your support on the channel! Plenty more videos on the way! 😁

[@patrickwilson6383]

Looks good. Do you think rain and direct water through the vent will cause any engine issues? I believe the computer is in line with the passenger vent behind the intake. Keep us posted.

[@RonAday]

Dude, love this channel. Following your input I have performed several upgrades as well as serviced my "lifetime" transmission. lol I was just thinking about how to take these vents out, open the honeycomb, and then turn them into LED flashers and or auxiliary LED high beams. I am even toying with the idea to put color changing LEDs in them that respond to engine RPM or temp. Problem is, blue is a huge no-no here in FL so for the low end of temp/rpm I am not sure what color to make them. Excellent vids and info. Keep it up! Your Karma account is filling quickly.

[@frereleo]

If I remember right there's a MOPAR kit like this that pairs up the with MOPAR CAI. Includes a new open grill and large rubber gasket to install under the hood that fits to the CAI surround. Obviously prohibitively expensive, but a neat kit none the less. Thanks for the video!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yes sir! Nothing for the drivers side and I will have the procharger in soon too!

[@texasfossilguy]

Yeah you would think theyd have a duct to pair up both ducts into the CAI or into the super charger. It could be square for most of the way then if you had a tube with some rifling itd make the chaotic and laminar flow into a helical flow for the CAI or supercharger. I am guessing there just isnt enough demand to add this on? Itd be cool if someone made some kind of mod to connect both and put some filters just behind the inserts also to keep out the dirt.

[@rubenvela3530]

I would sand from the back... Love you brother! All I can say is you truly trying

[@andrewpilon6814]

Probably would have been quicker to use a drill and appropriate size drill bit to remove the bulk then Dremel out the corners. End result looks good!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Its pretty hard to not chew things up with a drill bit and hit it on the right angle so I'm glad I took my time 👍

[@billwalker790]

Exactly

[@madsatanspawn2023]

@@BoostedMotorsports there is a faster way that looks good.use the side of a bench grinders wheel until the plastic on the back of where each honeycombs hole will be is very thin. then a soft wire wheel at 3-4 different angles will clean up the holes

[@Random_J_Ch]

Have you tried to put LEDs?

[@Padron512]

Previous owner of my ram drilled out the hood vents too, i dont get much water under the hood even at the car wash but the dust gets everywhere

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Good to hear!

[@BBBILLY86]

Nice mod, what about using a sander and sanding the entire back side of the honeycomb. Open them all up at the same time.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah you could try that too! I bet you would still have some cleanup work to do from the plastic

[@NISMOSPECR]

The plastic gets flimsy, and could easily brake

[@richardthompson1507]

@@NISMOSPECR I cut the back off with a fine saw blade-trick is to do it by hand and be patient, following the contour. Not too thin and takes a helluva lot less time and looks great.

[@johnnybascon]

Used a grinding wheel and did them in about 10 minutes no cleanup. Pretty great.

[@underradar9858]

Loving the new mods! Pain stake process to have a great looking badass truck! Well worth it. I have always thought the hood vents should be functional. I know Mopar has the passenger side one functional for their air intake. But yes I’d also like to see how much water gets in the engine bay during rain or even car washes. Can’t wait for a follow up vid. :)

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Jesse. No issues still and no different than the other SRT vehicles with open hood vents

[@DODGEstewart]

Definitely time consuming but the result is badass. I’m gonna have to try it for mine. Thanks for all the videos you post.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Chris!

[@petergoodwin2465]

Great stuff for just a few dollars. Wow those trucks are nice. Not cheap in Australia but either is the Japanese junk. They tried this ventilation on German buses in Australia that overheated all the time. Made a little difference but German crap is just not up to the heat and hard work. They have to use big American diesels. Thanks for the video mate. Love these Mopars.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks for the support on the channel Peter! Plenty more on the way! 😁

[@dennismillus4581]

Will this mod effect the sealing capability of the Varma intake system? Will rain water get into the system?

[@edwardqueffelec9815]

I did mine, plain sander on the back, took 10 mins, it looks great

[@latrellmurphy2422]

What grit sandpaper?

[@howierader8917]

Great job and vid John! How to remove the air intakes is my only question. Later

[@jamesz8496]

Just ordered cold air intake can’t wait to do this

[@jcesparza7490]

Just did this with the same tool, took me an hr. Also went ahead and cut the hood insulation matching the vent size.

[@jtdundee]

I was thinking a small maybe 194 LED orange bulb a few inches behind each vent, powered on with the engine would look awesome.

[@saleen281281]

PERFECT, LOOKS OUTSTANDING, GOOD JOB

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks!!! 😁

[@Unfinished-Business24]

it took me four hours to do both of them but came out nice

[@bobsiwik4188]

Cool mod and great functionality. I dont know if its something i will do because I bet your engine bay will be ALOT dirtier. And rainwater. Maybe you can do a follow up vid as to how much more dirt and water get in the bay. Thanks for the great content as alway man!

[@kennickerson2623]

Bob Siwik it would but if he some puts screen behind it it would keep some of the dirt and bugs ojt

[@82mattlopez]

ken nickerson the Charger scatpack has a opening and no water gets in.

[@kennickerson2623]

Matt Lopez this is ram sport and water can come that's why I said put some screen behind to help stop so.e of the water and the bugs

[@82mattlopez]

ken nickerson I know it's a ram, what I'm saying it doesn't effect my scatpack so it shouldn't effect the Ram.

[@kennickerson2623]

Matt Lopez depends on the air breather set up I have a 14ram sport it won't effect mine

[@alexGee2012]

Bad ass ram !

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks brother 🤘

[@lucasaguirre9178]

Any suggestions as to where to buy a set of functional vents?

[@ScottyD0578]

Looks good. I have a 19 Laramie sport hood. Do you still like them open? Have you had any issues like dirt or water or noise? Thanks

[@FM-iq4mx]

Great video! Why would they not have done that factory?

[@boozer74]

I always wonder about hood scoops. Where does rain water go??

[@c.r.angeconeb6009]

Looks good, 1st try is best when visualized ( light inside) ..sounds like a dentist just gave me an idea I'm putting lights in mine since I live in sticks ...lol

[@Crusader316]

Can this work for dodge durangos?

[@erobins8352]

Awesome 👏🏽 video bro

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Glad you liked it

[@devildogg112985]

Good Shit!. I like the look after you finished, but my question is about your head lights. Are they bright? effective? I have a 2012 ram 1500. I can barely see in front of me. I'm asking to see if I should buy those lights. Thank you.

[@AoSRejects]

Do you have an update on this? How has it helped or has it not helped?

[@Moment2Forever]

My hood has this big ass pad on the underside that seems like a pointless heat trap and it’s all dusty and gross. Any reason they put it on or can I just take it off like yours?

[@orionrutley3264]

What's the parts number on that K&N filter. I can't find info on mine and about to rip my stock one out. Wish ne luck 😂

[@prnd21turbo]

Love Harbor Freight .

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Me too! lol

[@armandoespinoza9704]

@@BoostedMotorsports what’s the thing called? The one you’re doing the wholes?

[@fishonkz8200]

Definitely not a Mod I'd consider here in the Pacific Northwest with all our rain! Even after the ProCharger install the intercooler will provide enough cooling. Not sure if there's any gain with this one.

[@alexanderargueta82]

Great job brother I also need a new vents in my hood

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Alex!

[@hastyhemi8737]

Thanks for sharing man! Looks great

[@BoostedMotorsports]

🤘

[@Unfinished-Business24]

Did u remove the hood insulation is that bad or good to do?

[@DanielDiaz-li2ll]

Do you get a lot of water coming in either from a wash or the rain? I want to put an intake on my truck but my mechanic said if you don’t have fresh air coming from any part of the front of the truck, it’s a waste putting one in

[@rubenvela3530]

Love you brother.

[@ernestogonzalez2023]

Hey bro I was out of the Country for a while. I wanted it to surprise you with the hood vents. But it’s looks like you beat me to it But oh well I’ll get you with something else’s 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Haha alright deal!

[@cad1995]

Sup Bro, how the vents working out for you? Any problems with the drainage?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

No issues! Not much rain out this way but it isn't posing any issues 👍

[@westwasbest]

So what about rain infiltration, especially when driving? Not a concern?

[@victorcanas8921]

On the function scoops on the hood when it rains or you wash it how much water is getting into the engine bay?

[@bigchris753]

I’ve got a 2017 Ram 1500 and it’s got the cowl induction style hood with no vents do you think the style you’ve got on this one would fit?

[@johnwarner2718]

I have a white 2017 R/T. I am not a big fan of the black grilles, upper and lower as well as the fake scoop inserts. I have found a no way to paint them as they are textured. and my local body shop does event want to attempt it. E&G Classics make some killer replacement grilles, however they don't offer the matching scoop inserts. I have an email into them asking if they make them or can make them. Any other ideas from yawl?

[@Oliver-rc1zv]

Hi, a nice way to get more fresh air under the hood....but I'm living in North of Germany with lot of rain in winter. How can I keep water away from the engine while driving? For summer is a very nice and cheap solution. Any idea for Winter - or get a second pair of inlets and leave them stock (without porting the holes) and change them for the hot season....? I'm a new subscriber I like your videos and Ideas! 🤙

[@jasdtaylor]

Did you put the fire cover back on and cut out the spots under the vents?

[@clopez84]

Hope this doesnt sound foolish. Knowing that the scoops are small, wouldnt this still create some sort of drag? What would be the easiest path of escape of the wind going in?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

There is a ton of negative pressure in the engine bay from air passing under the truck with no underbelly but you might be right about a marginal amount of drag 😎

[@rogercastillo2741]

any worry on water damage ?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Not at all! Lots of other SRT vehicles with open hood vents!

[@patrickwilson6383]

How has it been with water and dust? Are there any worries about the force of air threw the vent blowing out the aluminum? Thanks

[@BoostedMotorsports]

No issues! SRT vehicles including hellcats, jeeps, and even the 04-06 viper SRT-10 had functional hood vents with no issues.

[@patrickwilson6383]

Made mine functional over the weekend. Looks great

[@craig_sez8534]

Thats a nice job but its really gonna searve no purpose for the colder climates but for the hot spots of the usa it will keep the hemi just a lil cooler..

[@dragoonTT]

Yeah, unless you can integrate a Ram Air intake from the vents. I'd be more curious about that.

[@Genicee]

Does it whistle or any odd noises when driving?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Nope no weird noises!

[@valiantredneck]

Great video though. Thanks

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Mike!

[@superbrowndudenational_trx]

Cool man!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

😎

[@netorocka7444]

Can u do a update video on this thanks

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Sure! Not much to say but its been working well!

[@Boltdriver70]

What about water getting into that vent?

[@bailey9r]

Done to the tune of "Too much time on my hands" da da da ;

[@BugsTools]

My dude👌

[@BoostedMotorsports]

😎

[@emanuelvelez6302]

Buena idea🔥

[@PhillyDee215]

Great info 👍 now with the hoods vent or bonnet vents.....how does that work when it rains 🌧 🤔I've been wanting bonnet vents on my hood for years🤦‍♂️

[@apolloturbovlogs3371]

This Mod is a great one. 👍 but beware car washes can get water through so you might want to put a plastic bag in the vent before hand. Peace

[@BlakWiseCracker]

"Hey Boosted, You took a while to pop out the vents with a tool from the inside and when you installed the vents back it was quicker. So couldn't you have popped them out much faster from the outside, by lifting the bottom pin/ clip out and pulling it straight out? Thanks

[@BoostedMotorsports]

You could and thats the way they say in the shop manual but i would rather take my time from the inside and not damage the paint on the outside

[@davidrosales6893]

hell yeah!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Took while but happy with the finished product! 🤘

[@rkenn357]

What about the rain getting in.

[@saulcruz9024]

I wonder if the challengers have functional vents

[@BoostedMotorsports]

The SRT Hellcats and Demons definitely do!

[@URBJK]

My 2011 challenger had functioning ones with an interior part that kept water out. It is the same size as my 2016 Ram

[@Vatican24]

So how does your engine look after having this done for awhile?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Same as usual no major difference 👍

[@JorgeMorales-pf3ug]

What’s the name of the tool ?

[@jorgejasso2856]

Rotary tool

[@jeremybarr5415]

I know I am a little late to the game but if you want to do what you did quicker and clean. Use a sander and sand the back just till all the voids are clear, your mesh should come out clean and all the little ones to at the same time. Just don't sand any thing that holds the grill in place.

[@Ihaveadashcam]

Get BlackVue front and rear dash cam.

[@Mr_Itoldyouso]

🔥

[@wasupfool5692]

Drill holes first then use your dremmel, will be 3x as fast

[@xxDarkAce50xx]

I did the same but I just cut the back off of them and it still kept the honeycomb

[@ralphealking4071]

Did you gain any horse power?

[@scottbaican9566]

Perfect ! If u want a filthy engine bay

[@blackraven8841]

Especially to help cool the engine of a supercharged truck 🤷‍♂️🤔

[@dakirk1000]

Pretty sure water, rust and corrosion will be an issue, not to mention ice and snow. Looks great though👍

[@devinlettau6406]

Ram hoods are aluminum

[@Logan-ix8vh]

Maybe could have cut the whole insert out completely and customized a metal mesh grill

[@buckrogers4196]

Oh so now your engine can get washed when it rains. Cool.

[@myleslangers8125]

Oh yea 15hp just gained

[@Tom.Frenchman]

LMFAO, hell yeah!

[@TheWolf047]

That’s so stupid, why wouldn’t the factory do it already? Great video’s!

[@NWcpl]

Cool mod but I like others wonder how much water and dirt you will get in the engine compartment. Looks to me like when u shut your hood that the vent is right above your cold air intake or damn close too it. I would be concerned it would allow water all over your cold air filter? Let us know how it works over time.

[@davewoods3543]

Not what I expected thought you were actually talking about incorporating them into the intake all I see happening there is a rain soaked insulation

[@offshore_salty_gear3377]

Hey great video I don’t know but for a second i smell burn plastic

[@overthinkerblue4637]

Do you want to sell them to me.?

[@phildanyluk5063]

The insulation under the hood makes this kind of pointless.

[@carlos_del1178]

its not really going to work the air is just gonna go through the hood instead of towards the engine you need vents that can guide the air towards the engine

[@valiantredneck]

Sure glad I wasn’t your neighbor while you were doing this video! Just sayin’.

[@masonbourbonnais3601]

8 bucks for a dremil? how the fuck🤔

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Harbor Freight! 🙂👍

[@1canstuntman]

Whats the fucking point?

[@almightyantichrist]

Boring process... lol...pun intended. Looks awesome.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Hahah