Rain Tray Mod - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

0stones0 · 06-18-2023, 04:27 PM

Did the ‘14 hood vent diy, a couple years back. Some installed it with the rain tray, others without. I chose to use the tray more for fit and finish, under the hood. Always seemed to me that the tray blocks a lot of the actual venting of hot air, which takes away from its intended purpose.

Searched around for alternatives and ended coming up with my own take on how to make it better but, still keep the tray for fit and finish, as well as keeping rain out of the engine compartment.
Basically took the 6 air towers and cut them down by about half. A lot more airflow and still retain the rain blocking capability.
Hopefully, the pics do what Im talking about justice. Thoughts?

RupertPupkin · 06-18-2023, 04:30 PM

Why not just take it off

0stones0 · 06-18-2023, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Why not just take it off

Guess you missed the reasons I stated for keeping it. Again, lots have done just that (left it off) but, I wanted the fit and finish. Works quite well.

ariZona28 · 06-18-2023, 07:11 PM

Nice mod. I have the tray out of my Z and I install it for wash sessions. I have wondered what folks could do if they DD and drive in rain country. Looks like you came up with a good compromise!

Joe.G · 06-18-2023, 08:36 PM

That looks really good, How much of a pain was it to cut evenly/Cleanly? What did you use?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-18-2023, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

That looks really good, How much of a pain was it to cut evenly/Cleanly? What did you use?

Yes please more info.

0stones0 · 06-19-2023, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

That looks really good, How much of a pain was it to cut evenly/Cleanly? What did you use?

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yes please more info.

Used the yellow tape to give a line to follow.
Took me about a 1/2 hour to cut the sections with a cutoff wheel, followed by cleanup with a file. Not too difficult. Like most things that take a little dexterity, patience is the key.
I’ll post pics of the tools I used when I get a chance.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-19-2023, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Did the ‘14 hood vent diy, a couple years back. Some installed it with the rain tray, others without. I chose to use the tray more for fit and finish, under the hood. Always seemed to me that the tray blocks a lot of the actual venting of hot hot air, which takes away from its intended purpose.

Searched around for alternatives and ended coming up with my own take on how to make it better but, still keep the tray for fit and finish, as well as keeping rain out of the engine compartment.
Basically took the 6” air towers and cut them down by about half. A lot more airflow and still retain the rain blocking capability.
Hopefully, the pics do what Im talking about justice. Thoughts?

Nice work there brother!! Looks great.

0stones0 · 06-19-2023, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Nice mod. I have the tray out of my Z and I install it for wash sessions. I have wondered what folks could do if they DD and drive in rain country. Looks like you came up with a good compromise!

Thank you! It does let out a lot more heat, for sure!

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Nice work there brother!! Looks great.

Thank you, sir!

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

That looks really good, How much of a pain was it to cut evenly/Cleanly? What did you use?

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Yes please more info.

Here’s what I used for tools. Typical dremel with a cutoff wheel and air die grinder. You could probably do it with a small blade of sorts or even a hot knife.

Eddymel1998 · 06-19-2023, 04:12 PM

Cuts in plastic are pretty easy to clean up, I usually bring out the box cutter knife to get the burrs and little bits hanging around (there are fancy deburring tools too but I don't have those already laying around the garage), then hit it with 400 grit sandpaper and it almost looks factory... well at least it would if I didn't over cut it with the box knife every time.

JAFWF · 06-19-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddymel1998

Cuts in plastic are pretty easy to clean up, I usually bring out the box cutter knife to get the burrs and little bits hanging around (there are fancy deburring tools too but I don't have those already laying around the garage), then hit it with 400 grit sandpaper and it almost looks factory... well at least it would if I didn't over cut it with the box knife every time.

Too funny!

Joe.G · 06-19-2023, 10:19 PM

So when should I send you mine lol.

0stones0 · 06-20-2023, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

So when should I send you mine lol.

The plastic cuts fairly easy Joe. Even a piece of a hacksaw blade would probably do the job.

0stones0 · 06-24-2023, 09:02 PM

Heres one more pic showing just how much more open the vent is. Normally, you wouldn’t see any “daylight” before the mod.

06-18-2023, 04:27 PM	#1
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,225 View My Garage	Rain Tray Mod Did the ‘14 hood vent diy, a couple years back. Some installed it with the rain tray, others without. I chose to use the tray more for fit and finish, under the hood. Always seemed to me that the tray blocks a lot of the actual venting of hot air, which takes away from its intended purpose. Searched around for alternatives and ended coming up with my own take on how to make it better but, still keep the tray for fit and finish, as well as keeping rain out of the engine compartment. Basically took the 6 air towers and cut them down by about half. A lot more airflow and still retain the rain blocking capability. Hopefully, the pics do what Im talking about justice. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Last edited by 0stones0; 06-19-2023 at 09:54 PM.

06-18-2023, 04:30 PM	#2
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,614	Why not just take it off __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

06-18-2023, 07:11 PM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,252	Nice mod. I have the tray out of my Z and I install it for wash sessions. I have wondered what folks could do if they DD and drive in rain country. Looks like you came up with a good compromise! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

06-18-2023, 08:36 PM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	That looks really good, How much of a pain was it to cut evenly/Cleanly? What did you use? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-19-2023, 04:12 PM	#10
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 463	Cuts in plastic are pretty easy to clean up, I usually bring out the box cutter knife to get the burrs and little bits hanging around (there are fancy deburring tools too but I don't have those already laying around the garage), then hit it with 400 grit sandpaper and it almost looks factory... well at least it would if I didn't over cut it with the box knife every time. __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

06-19-2023, 10:19 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	So when should I send you mine lol. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-24-2023, 09:02 PM	#14
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,225 View My Garage	Heres one more pic showing just how much more open the vent is. Normally, you wouldn’t see any “daylight” before the mod. Attached Images __________________