What is going on with this SN SJ Hood / Hatch

[capitalx]

I bought someone's stalled SN SJ 1993 project. Does anybody have an idea of the purpose of the mods to the hood. It seems exceptionally heavy. (not sure, since this is my first)

 

[Squarenosed]

Are the top holes filled in? Did something similar to this to mine but i'd say it came out a little lighter than stock if anything. It's done to try to keep water out.

 

[capitalx]

The top vent holes are plugged maybe 1 or 2 have small opening but don't know if it runs through. I see now that the half pipe areas on both left and right pull air from seem in front of hood.

 

[Lumberjack]

the stock hood is notorious for letting alot of water pour into the engine bay especially if you have aftermarket flame arrestors. that new liner with the hoses makes the water dump into the bottom of your hull instead of directly onto your intakes. its much better than stock and will greatly reduce water ingestion

 

[r6487]

modified slut mod to restrict water intake from original air vents