Hideous front hood vent

newdude · April 11, 2017

I'm pretty sure the Chevy one also has 3 LED clearance lights in the middle of the intake. I think it looks great!

No.

newdude · April 11, 2017

Whats up with that ugly front hood vent thing on chevy trucks, Damn I thought I'd seen it all but I guess the engineers thought up a way to ruin the looks on an otherwise awesome truck it Totally unattractive hope it goes away

No...engineers thought of a sweet way to ram more air down the intake for the new Duramax. 100% functional. Patent pending air/water separator design. More cold air = more consistent power delivered by the engine at all times.

Edited April 11, 2017 by 15HDriver

ksfarmdude · April 11, 2017

ok according to some of you its funtional also , I like my hood view unobstructed and sleek no cutouts no hood scoops lol that vent looks like a major bug and mud problem to me also

Dnt · April 12, 2017

Hmmm I was looking at buying and HD diesel just to get the cool functional hood scoop cuz I really like it. Problem is that I want a Denali HD in the blue color and the bean counters have decided that the awesome Ocean Blue Metallic color is discontinued on the 2500HD Denali's.

TheGovernment · April 12, 2017

ok according to some of you its funtional also , I like my hood view unobstructed and sleek no cutouts no hood scoops lol that vent looks like a major bug and mud problem to me also

not according to us, it is functional, thats it, look at the link I provided, I just installed it a few weeks ago.. The stock hood dips in .5 inches from sides to middle dip, the HD hood is 1.5" from lowest point in the middle to the top of the scoop. It literally adds 1" to the height of the hood. The view isn't obstructed at all, you literally loose 1" if view.... 1 inch man.

The vent can easily be washed out, it has a rubber grommet on the inside so you could pressure wash the inside of the scoop if you want and no water will get to the intake. Take a look at the link in my previous post, you'll see how it works. It's actually quite well thought out.

shortnugly · April 12, 2017

That hood scoop is new and functional and a home run..

GM takes a bold step forward.

kstruckcountry · April 12, 2017

I'd be curious to see dyno results

Chris · April 12, 2017

I'd be curious to see dyno results

Would make its difference at highway speed

Chevor · April 12, 2017

So how many birds you guys catch?

Waaazooo · April 12, 2017

not according to us, it is functional, thats it, look at the link I provided, I just installed it a few weeks ago.. The stock hood dips in .5 inches from sides to middle dip, the HD hood is 1.5" from lowest point in the middle to the top of the scoop. It literally adds 1" to the height of the hood. The view isn't obstructed at all, you literally loose 1" if view.... 1 inch man.

The vent can easily be washed out, it has a rubber grommet on the inside so you could pressure wash the inside of the scoop if you want and no water will get to the intake. Take a look at the link in my previous post, you'll see how it works. It's actually quite well thought out.

So this hood can be transplanted on a 16 gasser?

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newdude · April 12, 2017

So this hood can be transplanted on a 16 gasser?

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One guy here did it, but he didn't try the airbox as he had a cold air intake on his.

newdude · April 12, 2017

ok according to some of you its funtional also , I like my hood view unobstructed and sleek no cutouts no hood scoops lol that vent looks like a major bug and mud problem to me also

Have you driven one on the road? I've driven two. Zero visibility issues, not any worse than my 2015 HD gas I had.

TheGovernment · April 12, 2017

One guy here did it, but he didn't try the airbox as he had a cold air intake on his.

Gezus guys lol did no one look at the link of the conversion?

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/198827-2017-hd-hood-conversion/page-1

Yes this fit on a 16 gmc, mine is a 17 same thing... it does not fot a Chevy. Just look at the link and everything fits fine. Air box and all.

Edited April 12, 2017 by TheGovernment

shortnugly · April 12, 2017

Woohoo!

I'd love to do this on my 15 Denali.

Bish · April 12, 2017

I haven't caught any birds yet. I personally like the look. I love the engineering. Has a drain in the hood on the driver's side and plumbs to the air filter on the passenger side. Best benefit for me is more air and intake air temps that equal outside air temp! I'm guessing that will help a lot in the hot summer. We'll see.