Description
The Verus Engineering NV6 Hood Louver Kit is a universal-fit hood vent system designed to reduce engine bay temperatures and underhood pressure by providing a controlled path for hot air to escape from the engine compartment. By improving airflow out of the engine bay, the louvers help increase airflow efficiency through the radiator and other cooling components, improving overall cooling stack efficiency.
Reducing pressure buildup underneath the hood can also decrease front-end aerodynamic lift, providing a slight increase in front-end downforce. This makes the NV6 a functional upgrade for vehicles looking to improve engine bay cooling and aerodynamic performance while adding an aggressive, purpose-built appearance to the hood.
Using CFD analysis, Verus Engineering positioned the louvers in a low-pressure region to improve airflow evacuation and maximize their effectiveness. The universal design allows the NV6 to be installed on a variety of vehicles where the hood dimensions and installation area are suitable.
The kit includes wicker components designed to further improve the effectiveness of the louvers. Optional rain guards are also available for additional protection of engine bay components.
Fitment
Universal Fitment
The Verus Engineering NV6 Hood Louver Kit is designed as a universal hood louver solution and is not limited to a specific vehicle make, model, or chassis.
Installation requires modification of the vehicle's hood using the included cut templates. Verify available hood space, structural clearance, and installation requirements before ordering.
What's Included
- 1 × Left-Hand Hood Louver
- 1 × Right-Hand Hood Louver
- 1 × Left-Hand Wicker
- 1 × Right-Hand Wicker
- 2 × Cut Templates
- 1 × Verus Engineering Vinyl Sticker
- 1 × Hardware Kit with all necessary installation hardware
Key Features
- Universal Fitment: Designed for installation across a variety of vehicle applications.
- Reduced Underhood Temperature: Helps evacuate hot air from the engine bay to lower underhood temperatures.
- Reduced Underhood Pressure: Helps relieve pressure buildup beneath the hood.
- Improved Cooling Stack Efficiency: Helps improve airflow through the radiator and other cooling components.
- Reduced Front-End Lift: Lower underhood pressure can reduce aerodynamic lift at the front of the vehicle.
- Increased Front-End Downforce: Reduced front-end lift provides a slight aerodynamic downforce benefit.
- CFD-Optimized Placement: Developed using CFD analysis to position the louver in a low-pressure region.
- Wickers Included: Supplied wickers improve the functional effectiveness of the louvers.
- Cut Templates Included: Two templates are supplied to assist with accurate installation.
- Removable Louvers: Stainless clinch studs and serrated nuts allow the vents to be removed for cleaning.
- Multiple Finish Options: Available in gloss black powdercoat or raw aluminum.
- Optional Rain Guards: Available separately for additional protection against water entering the engine bay.
Specifications
- Brand: Verus Engineering
- Product: NV6 Hood Louver Kit
- Fitment: Universal
- Design: CFD optimized
- Material: 6061 aluminum
- Material Thickness: 0.063 inch
- Manufacturing: CNC laser cut
- Finish: Gloss black powdercoat or raw aluminum
- Clinch Studs: Stainless steel flush clinch studs
- Nuts: Stainless steel serrated nuts
- Wickers: Included
- Cut Templates: Included
- Manufacturing Location: Made in the USA
Aerodynamic & Cooling Science
The Verus Engineering NV6 Hood Louver Kit was developed using CFD analysis to identify low-pressure areas where the louvers can effectively evacuate hot air from the engine bay.
Turbocharged vehicles can experience significant underhood temperatures during demanding driving. The NV6 louvers help evacuate hot air from the engine compartment while encouraging cooler air from the radiator and grille area to move through the cooling system.
This improves cooling stack efficiency by increasing the pressure differential between the front and rear sides of the cooling stack, allowing the radiator and other cooling components to operate more effectively.
The louvers also reduce pressure buildup underneath the hood. Lower underhood pressure reduces front-end aerodynamic lift, resulting in a slight increase in front-end downforce and improved aerodynamic performance at speed.
For maximum airflow evacuation, Verus Engineering recommends using the supplied wickers to further improve louver effectiveness.
Installation & Maintenance
The NV6 Hood Louver Kit includes two cut templates to assist with accurately positioning and cutting the hood during installation.
Because the NV6 is a universal-fitment product, the vehicle's hood must be modified for installation. Before cutting, verify adequate clearance from the hood's structural reinforcement, engine components, wiring, and other components underneath the installation area.
The louver assemblies use stainless steel flush clinch studs and stainless serrated nuts, allowing the vents to be removed when necessary for cleaning and maintenance.
Optional Rain Guards
Verus Engineering offers optional rain guards for most hood louver applications. These can provide additional protection for engine bay components from direct water exposure while retaining the functional benefits of the hood louvers.
The standard shipping rate applies to orders within the continental United States. If you intend to place an order outside of the continental US, please reach out to support@x-ph.com for assistance.
