Spec Corvette Build - Hood Vent Installation

Today's Spec Corvette project is installing Trackspec Motorsports Hood Vents.

[@petercarey6883]

This was one of the cleanest installs that I've seen.👍👍

[@joshc1017]

Thanks!

[@408CIDZ]

Thanks Josh, I am going to be doing this project this winter and I am sure this will be very helpful! 👏👍

[@joshc1017]

Glad it’s helpful! Are you building to race in the series?

[@408CIDZ]

@@joshc1017 I wish!! Just making an aggressive street car and track day weapon 🇺🇸

[@408CIDZ]

@@joshc1017 Quick question Josh. Where do you buy your tires for the series? I am interested in them for the car in the 315 size as I run a square set up. I am ordering the wheels from the series also. My car is basically a hotted up series car with a big motor and use many parts from the series.

[@joshc1017]

@@408CIDZ Rockstar Garage is our official source for tires. rockstargarage.net Justin is also a racer in the series.

[@joshc1017]

@@408CIDZ Good idea building it to Spec Corvette rules. It gives you options when you’re ready to start racing or if you decide to sell it. Lots of folks looking for ready-made Spec Corvettes.

[@victorjohnson2093]

Enjoy I think it looks great

[@castlegarage6969]

Factory air dam is a must anything else will impede airflow

[@Ricovette]

Thoroughly enjoyed this upload... Thumbs up and a sub from me... Stay safe... Rico ('01 Millennium Yellow C5)

[@keithwatson3893]

nice

[@jeffreykear9048]

Love the job u did . I'm not brave enough.

[@joshc1017]

Thanks. It’s not that hard, though. Mostly bolt on stuff. If you decide to give it a go, feel free to ask questions here or in the fb group.

[@blackwater1828]

Niceeeee.. did u like the gt1 bigger center vent? What you think about that one

[@joshc1017]

For Spec Corvette, we have to run this specific kit (no bigger center for us), so I didn't think much about the GT1. I do like the way this this kit matches the lines of the hood, though. It just looks sexy.

[@jonm9572]

Thanks for the video. Do you happen to know anyone selling a stock C5 hood? I'm doing a mild build on a low mileage car and want everything reversible.

[@joshc1017]

Not personally but you should be able to find something from a local salvage yard or a place like AES Corvette Parts. It's fairly common to find folks parting out cars that have been in a wreck, too. Might be able to find a matching color close to you through FB Marketplace, Craig's List, etc.

[@castlegarage6969]

I'm always scared when I see utubes cut a c5 hood

[@joshc1017]

Me too! It’s hard to cut into something that nice.

[@castlegarage6969]

@@joshc1017 I'm gonna buy an aftermarket one..

[@99bx99]

That'd be the day I'd fuck up my C5 like that! That looks like shit and destroys the resale value. Along with those dumb looking headlights.

[@yamahchopper]

Looks awesome! Wanna do this to my 95 c4

[@xrxhomeboyxrx]

can the rain ruin the alternator or other components?

[@joshc1017]

If the car sits outside, uncovered, it probably wouldn't be the best thing but driving (racing) it in the rain hasn't caused an issue for me yet. The side vents sit over the wheelhouses, so nothing to damage there. The center vent would allow rain and debris over the the intake, etc. The alternator is still covered as they're positioned on my car.

[@tedmcconaughey8438]

Well done as always...great and through explaining

[@joshc1017]

Thanks!

[@chrisperry9002]

Poor design by the manufacturer. The 2 side vents are over the inner fender. Not venting much there. Not to mention it's all ugly at best.

[@Ls_corvette]

It’s looks pretty good tbh

[@chrisperry9002]

@@Ls_corvette oh Kay. I'd rather see a hood scoop that vents from behind.