tommyc279

I am noticing through the Superchip Traildash on Michigan roads I am running 217 to 225. First does this seem high to everyone? I started looking at heat reduction hoods but by the time they are painted you are well north of a thousand dollars. Would the Poison Sypder hood Louvers work on a daily driver. I could possibly see problems during heavy rain or am I just being paranoid. I likes the looks, the price and the idea of letting some heat out. If anyone has input it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tom

DunnyBunny

Many people run them everyday and there is no issues. It's not open over the airbox so should be good

afpilot82

I've run my PSC louver through many down pours in Alabama and snow in Montana with zero issues. You will be just fine.

MotoJeeper

That is a little high, but not damaging high. I would check your coolant if you had it changed recently (or any work on your engine). I had an issue after getting my Jeep back from the collision shop and it would run at 215 and jump up to 230 at a standstill. Turns out they filled it with 100 percent Dextron antifreeze (not Mopar OAT). Drained it and filled with a 50/50 mix of the right stuff and it runs fine now.

SWFL

I just installed mine a couple weeks ago, one for aesthetics and two to release some heat. I am in South Florida so the summer heat is intense but the rain is heavy and daily in the summer so that was a concern. Too early to tell for the real test but happy so far.

robsjeep9

There's other threads on same topic with guys who live in heavy rain areas and no problems at all... Installed mine last October no issues over the winter with snow and spring rain.... Go for it the price is right!!

lowendrider

Installed mine about a month ago. After installing it rained nearly every day for a couple weeks..no issues.

tommyc279

Thanks for the info. I am ordering mine tomorrow. Any advice for install? Did you guys see cooler running temps with the louvers?

RoysRig

A hood louver isn't going to change the coolant temps. It will how ever help with intake temps. Only thing that is going to drop your coolant temps is a going from a 195 to a 180 thermostat. But these engines today are designed for this kind of heat.

Hollidizzle

I ran mine purely for aesthetics. Didn't even cut the hood. Still have the template if I need it. Never had a heat issue.