Wow. What a guy.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mcandrew@pol.net
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:38 PM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [FOT] Dumb, Basic Question on Hood Openings -
> Placement & Direction
>
> Cary
>
> For louvers, check out this write up by a jeep guy. He
> measured underhood temperatures and mapped out low pressure
> areas above the hood. Where high underhood temperatures and
> low pressure areas on top of the hood overlapped he put his louvers.
>
> http://www.oman4x4.com/hoodvents.htm
>
> Jim McAndrew
>
>
>
> > Would someone please explain the different purposes served by
> > having the air hood scoop opening facing forward verses facing
> > "backward" toward
> the windsheid on a competition car.? (For discussion
> purposes, let assume that it is a TR8)
> >
> > Secondly, what is the primary purpose served by a series of
> > louvers
> > (Sp?)
> > cut into the bonnet or hood? Is there any engineering
> specifics on the
> distance that they should be from each other or the depth to
> which they should be bent ( angle), opening size or
> otherwise cut to facilitate air flow?
> >
> > Is there any engineering specifics (depth/spacing) on how to
> > position these louvers in a row on the bonnet/hood to facilitiate
> > cooler air
> enterring the intake area and/or warm air exiting hotter
> areas? Should the opening be facing forward or backward?
> >
> > I have seen cars with multiple rows of louvers on the hood and
> > same model car with only one row. Are some of these guys with many
> > rows just doing
> cosmetic work, do they shred cheese on them later for Pizzas,
> or is there something to be gained?
> >
> > Thank you in advance, Cary
> >
> >
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