Aev heat reduction hood worth it?
10-21-2012, 08:08 PM
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JK Super Freak
I ordered my hood through quadratec and it came packaged really well and the paint was spot on. It's easy to mount but it really helps to have a second person helping with the install. I did it by myself and as I was mounting the hood the outer edges rubbed on the sides of the jeep leaving about half inch scratches on each side 
. As for heat reduction I didn't have overheating problems before but I figured since I tow a small camper it couldn't hurt plus like everyone else says it looks badass! Also one last thing if you order through Quadratec you need to open the package and inspect the hood before signing for it from the delivery man. If anything is wrong with it you decline the shipment that way it gets shipped back to Quadratec without any hassles.
. As for heat reduction I didn't have overheating problems before but I figured since I tow a small camper it couldn't hurt plus like everyone else says it looks badass! Also one last thing if you order through Quadratec you need to open the package and inspect the hood before signing for it from the delivery man. If anything is wrong with it you decline the shipment that way it gets shipped back to Quadratec without any hassles.
10-21-2012, 08:18 PM
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I really like the hood. My neighbor a few doors down has a MW3 JKU, so I see it often and want to get it eventually. I'm hoping to talk her into a hood swap deal + cash... 
10-22-2012, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LidLess07X
I do not have one myself but know them to be of high quality. Chrysler does use them on the Call Of Dutys.
10-22-2012, 06:19 AM
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JK Enthusiast
It's my understanding that the Power Dome hood is the AEV hood without the vents. I believe you can purchase the vents from AEV and install them if you want to.
That being said, I've never seen anything other than the AEV website that claims any actual gains. AEV's site claims a 5 degree engine coolant drop on a "15-mile grade with very high engine RPMs, high ambient temperatures, and high loads".
That's a whole lotta cash for a couple degrees.
That being said, I've never seen anything other than the AEV website that claims any actual gains. AEV's site claims a 5 degree engine coolant drop on a "15-mile grade with very high engine RPMs, high ambient temperatures, and high loads".
That's a whole lotta cash for a couple degrees.