Those of you still lucky enough to have a Tiger should check this out - I'm
convinced this was a factor with my car (doesn't overheat except when
stopped) as I had plenty of fans and such. Local chevvie types told me this
"recycling" of hot air is a common problem. Check it out!!!
David, missing his Tiger, in Durango
>
> Tigers and 'Pines,
>
> Larry Paulick, our prolific author and hands-on restorer of his Tiger,
> has contributed another fine article, "A Tiger Air Dam". This neat
> device is applicable to both Tigers and Alpines, and is a
> simple job for
> a handy person.
>
> Larry's design mounts in front of the main front suspension
> cross-member
> and prevents hot air, from the high pressure zone in the engine
> compartment, from flowing forward and re-entering the radiator. This
> aggravates cooling system efficiency, particularly at idle and low
> speed. It also acts to increase aerodynamic loads downwards at speed,
> increasing front end grip and preventing any "wing" lift.
>
> The Article is released now, contains many detailed
> photographs, and is
> located under the subject heading "Technical Tips" using the
> hot button
> "Performance Tuning".
>
> For direct access to the Performance Tuning menu (his is the last and
> latest on the list) use:
>
> http://www.TigersUnited.com/techtips/ptune.asp
>
> Steve
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> Steve Laifman
> Editor
> <http://www.TigersUnited.com>
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