Overview
The Poison Spyder Hood Louver, part number 14-53-010, is a bare aluminum hood vent for Jeep vehicles that cuts airflow openings in the hood so hot air can leave the engine bay. Poison Spyder sells it as a direct fit hood vent, but no model years or chassis codes are named, so the years it covers are not confirmed here.
Engine heat builds up from headers, slow speeds, flex fans and the cramped space of an engine bay. Rock crawlers and slow-moving Jeeps lose the most airflow, because less air moves through the engine compartment at low speed. Venting the upper engine bay lets hot air escape while cooler air is drawn through the radiator, which helps both coolant and under-hood temperatures.
Key features
- CNC laser-cut and die-stamped from thick gauge aluminum sheet
- Bare aluminum finish
- Light weight and corrosion resistant
- Thick aluminum adds rigidity to thin Jeep hood sheet metal and can reduce hood wobble at speed
- One washer nozzle port
- Stainless steel fasteners and a full-size template with instructions
Engine bay airflow basics
Hood louvers are one part of managing heat in a Jeep engine bay. Airflow through the radiator depends on speed, fan operation and how easily hot air can leave the top of the engine compartment. A vent in the hood gives that air a path out, but it works best alongside a healthy cooling system, a clean radiator and a fan that engages when it should.
Before cutting, plan the placement around the engine, the air filter box, the washer reservoir and any wiring that runs under the hood. Cutting removes structural material, so a vent near a hinge or a stiffening crease needs more thought than one placed on a flat area. Hood latches and safety pins should still work correctly after the cut.
Specifications
| Brand | Poison Spyder Customs |
|---|---|
| Part number | 14-53-010 |
| UPC | 614901726084 |
| Finish | Bare aluminum |
| Material | Thick gauge aluminum sheet |
| Construction | CNC laser-cut and die-stamped |
| Washer nozzle ports | 1 |
| Fasteners | Stainless steel |
| Template | Full size, with instructions |
| Installation | Requires drilling and cutting the hood |
Vehicle fitment
This hood louver is sold for Jeep hoods. Before cutting, compare the hood on your vehicle with the template, since the template only suits a hood that matches the louver. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Hood louvers are fairly easy to install, but this one does require drilling and cutting the hood. The full-size template marks the airflow holes, and the stainless steel fasteners hold the louver in place. The louver has one washer nozzle port, so check its position against your washer nozzle before the first cut. Cutting a hood cannot be undone, so measure the template twice.
What’s included
One bare aluminum hood louver, stainless steel fasteners, a full-size cutting template and instructions.
