Installing GT500 Heat Extractor Vent on S197 Mustang GT - AR3Z-16C630-AA -

Here is how we Installed the Mustang GT500 Heat Extractor Vent in the S197 GT Hood - DIY Style. We show you everything from the Ford OEM Part number AR3Z-16C630-AA to how we made our template for cutting into the hood and secure with pop rivets. The rough dimensions of the hood vent is 32.5" wide by 7.5" tall.
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[@hooncop]

You helped me out a lot. Installed it on a crown vic.

[@HazardSports]

On a Crown Vic, thats awesome - I'm glad to help! Was it a P71? Would love to see some pics of that! Do you post on IG / YT ?

[@HazardSports]

Definitely looks like a P71 on your YT banner!

[@hooncop]

+HazardSports I post on both. I just posted it on my instagram which is ausmurry

[@hooncop]

+HazardSports correct! Old cop car. I just posted the gt500 heat extractor picture right now

[@kerryhunter6304]

Auston Gessow lpease share a pic here or send one to me im actually watching this vid to see if i want one on my crown vic

[@SimplyE15]

Helped out tremendously. But do you think 3m and a bracket attached underneath the hood would keep it secure. Or are the rivets the best choice. ?

[@HazardSports]

I think that rivets are definitely more secure but for your purposes the 3M & bracket may be enough. For the harsh terrain and vibration that this car was built for would shake it loose without rivets!

[@hydrainarms3135]

So what's happens when it rains?? Will water sip though causing engine parts to rust over time?? Nice job. But just asking.

[@HazardSports]

Not sure! This car is race only now and as you see a lot worse happens to it than rain 🤣. I assume it will take on water but haven’t had it in a storm yet!

[@hydrainarms3135]

HazardSports ok, reason I ask is that I'm thinking of placing the hellcat bezels I'm just worried about rain sipping in to the engine are. Any suggestions?? Thanks

[@HazardSports]

I would look and see how they are designed to work on the Hellcat! See if they make any provisions on the Inside of the hood to catch and drain water then if so try to fabricate something similar. I don’t know! I know my friends Mach1 with the induction hood scoop had weather stripping and a drain tube to deal with rain! But not sure about heat extractors or air inlets. I just know that I didn’t use one. Let me know what you find out so we can share with others in this chat! Thank you!

[@zealvespinhal6839]

nice video, but does the hood continue to have its rigidity or gets wooble? cheers

[@HazardSports]

To me the hood is plenty rigid! And I throw this car around (check the beginning of our POR-15 tutorial to see a video clip of this things racing off-road). I don’t notice any wobble from that video or any of our onboard videos from road racing and rally. The plastic secured by The rivets aids in rigidity (moderately) which is enough for our purposes. For functionality- I have no regrets! Let me know what you end up doing! -Paul

[@zealvespinhal6839]

HazardSports thanks for the info, if you have instagram let me know so i can show you my project. Cheers

[@HazardSports]

Instagram @HazardSports I would love to see it!

[@andrelucas6134]

How much would this cost for shop to install

[@HazardSports]

Hard to tell! Parts + Labor but each shop has a different hourly labor charge. I DIY’d it and it cane out perfect. But if you’re not proficient in working with tools and such it may be better to pay a good custom shop as opposed to having to replace the hood if you make a big mistake. Let me know what you do and how much a shop quoted on the price in case others ask.

[@Tony-vf1nt]

We’re did u purchase the part and is it for a 2007

[@HazardSports]

This is part number AR3Z-16C630-AA that I got from AmericanMuscle.com

[@terrellsmith494]

what were the tools you used for this operation

[@HazardSports]

+Terrell Smith Rotozip (you can use an angle grinder with cutting wheel), Dremme with EZ Lock cutoff wheel, Pop rivet gun (and rivets), Silicone Sealant (gasket maker). What car are you working on?

[@terrellsmith494]

HazardSports im workin on a 2010 gt mustang

[@HazardSports]

+Terrell Smith That's awesome! Let me know how it works ok!

[@terrellsmith494]

HazardSports i will thank you ! 💪👍

[@ashtonkelly7622]

think you can add this to a stock 2011 GT hood?

[@HazardSports]

I just Google searched a 2011 hood to see the lines. I think it would be best to measure out the spot you want to install it to make sure you have the room. The hood shouldn't have any hard contours in the area you're going to install the vent but a subtle contour is fine as the plastic will flex. You'll also want to make sure it can be positioned far enough back that it will have a positive effect on heat dissipation.

[@ashtonkelly7622]

+HazardSports Thanks a lot for the quick response. I was thinking the exact same thing.. It'll take a lotof measurements and test fits to see. Appreciate it! I'll subscribe for more.

[@HazardSports]

No problem, glad that I could help! Feel free to reach out to me for any questions! I wish I had someone to ask when I was doing this project but it's not a typical install. I just went slow and took my time! Thanks for the sub too, we appreciate it. Once we start prepping the car for the next race we will be putting more stuff up. Next project will be dual master brake cylinders to have rear and front on separate lines, hydraulic hand brake, and routing all the brake lines, (stainless / braided) through the passenger compartment for protection from the gravel and rocks we will torture this car with.

[@HazardSports]

I was wondering how you made out? I just measured the hood vent for a friend of mine and thought you might like the info. It is roughly 32.5" wide and 7.5" High.

[@BADCoDGAMER]

Now take off the shity fake carbon fiber wrap

[@HazardSports]

Yea, well it was the quickest way to hide the OEM peeling paint on a car that was destined to get banged up!

[@DUSKVT]

What happens when it rains???

[@HazardSports]

This is a race car so It’s garaged when not racing. I haven’t had it out in the rain. Not sure if the GT500 hood has water drainage but the vent itself does not. I am sure when the car is at a standstill the most rain water would come in. How much I wouldn’t know. If you find anything out keep me up to date please. What year car are you working on? Is it a Mustang also?