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From what I was finding, at low speed that area would vent, while at speed it would pull air in to the engine bay possibly fighting air flow from the fanIf it increases airflow, how will that disturb anything?
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From what I was finding, at low speed that area would vent, while at speed it would pull air in to the engine bay possibly fighting air flow from the fanIf it increases airflow, how will that disturb anything?
From what I was finding, at low speed that area would vent, while at speed it would pull air in to the engine bay possibly fighting air flow from the fan
I have a set of Hedman Elite long tube header and are ceramic coated. When I put them on, and after the first good drive, I lifted the bonnet and ran my hand past them and I can say that they are definitely cooler than the stock manifolds that were replaced so are giving off a lot less heat into the engine bay.
Instead of modifying the hood, and allowing water to drip directly on the engine, I purchased a functional cowl hood for my '88.
This is a better idea because the overhang keeps water out. Without the OE insulation, a cowl hood allows hot air to escape at idle. I know there's airflow at idle when the windshield partially fogs up when I go through the car wash.
Not so much. With speed, the air flowing through the radiator, most of the air goes past the engine, and downward under the vehicle.And at speed the cowl lets air in, at which point you're shooting yourself in the foot.
That's also why cowl induction hood scoops were invented. To induct high pressure air, at speed, into the air cleaner assy... so without the seals and ducting into the carb of a (insert favorite muscle car here: '70 Chevelle SS), the high pressure air at the wiper cowl becomes useful at underhood temp reductionAnd at speed the cowl lets air in, at which point you're shooting yourself in the foot.
That's also why cowl induction hood scoops were invented. To induct high pressure air, at speed, into the air cleaner assy... so without the seals and ducting into the carb of a (insert favorite muscle car here: '70 Chevelle SS), the high pressure air at the wiper cowl becomes useful at underhood temp reduction
Interested in a temperature relief right about the intake air box area. Was also considering of just shimming the back of the hood up for a test to see how temperatures do in case of cowl type situation