BimmerWorld Center Hood Vents - E36, E46

Center hood louvers specific to the E36 and E46 are a functional air extractor rather than a universal vent

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Price:
$99.99

Hood vents designed specifically for E36 and E46 to reduce front-end lift and vent hot air.

We could have adopted a universal hood vent kit for E36 or E46. But after evaluation they did not live up to expectations and we decided it was worth attacking these from a high engineering level. “It's just a vent, right?” No.

The purpose of hood vents is three-fold:
Vent hot air: our vents are actually a by-product of wind tunnel development of our Pikes Peak E36. We created a low-pressure zone over the louvers so that high-pressure air over the hood will actually pull air from the vents. The air is moving rather than just heat dissipating. Placement is key - this center vent should be placed just aft of the back of the radiator.
Improved radiator performance: with air actually moving through the vent our radiators and coolers became more efficient, which allowed us to reduce front end openings, tighten gaps, and improve aerodynamics.
Reduce front-end lift: without a vent, air enters the engine bay and has nowhere to go. Some cars have a small vent at the rear of the hood (E36 coupe) but it's quite common to see hoods straining against their latches, especially lightweight steel or carbon hoods. These are acting more like a sail and lifting the front end. We're not adding downforce but we're reducing lift so the rest of your front aerodynamic aids work better.

BimmerWorld Hood Vent features:
designed specifically for E36 and E46
low-pressure zone creates tangible functional improvement, not a universal vent
high-strength and crack-resistant aluminum
powdercoated (not anodized)
large number of attachment points
light weight - only 1.8lbs
detailed instructions and cutting template included

Made in USA

Fitment for all E36 including M3 and all non-M E46 (not for M3).


BMW Fitments:

3 Series
E36 (92-99) > 318i
E36 (92-99) > 318ic
E36 (92-99) > 318is
E36 (92-99) > 318ti
E36 (92-99) > 323ic
E36 (92-99) > 323is
E36 (92-99) > 325i
E36 (92-99) > 325ic
E36 (92-99) > 325is
E36 (92-99) > 328i
E36 (92-99) > 328ic
E36 (92-99) > 328is
E36 (95-99) > M3
3 Series
E46 (99-06) > 323i
E46 (99-06) > 323ci
E46 (99-06) > 325i
E46 (99-06) > 325cI
E46 (99-06) > 325Xi
E46 (99-06) > 328i
E46 (99-06) > 328ci
E46 (99-06) > 330i
E46 (99-06) > 330ci
E46 (99-06) > 330xi

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