I like your answer really well.
But...
I was just reading a posting where they were talking about the insulation
around the gear box and toasting it and making everything work
harder...yada...
As it is now, I drive around with the heater on all summer long-and I have
an oiler cooler and a larger radiator!
But, you've made a convincing argument.
Now off to weigh it all.
Thanks,
Laura G. and Nigel
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael F. Papirtis <papirtis@erols.com>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: Tunnel padding]
>
>Laura,
>
> Insulating your passenger compartment won't make any difference in how
>hot your engine gets on the 405, 110, or 5. Outside air is drawn in
>through the radiator by the fan or rammed through as you drive. The
>majority of the surface heat will be transferred to the surrounding
>air. Keep the air moving and you more effectively cool the surface.
>The real cooling mechanism is the coolant system. Haven't figured out
>how to make a dent in that equation. You could turn on your heater at
>full boost and dump some additional heat out that way.
>
> To the point, insulating the cockpit will keep you cooler and your
>engine won't suffer.
>
>Mike p
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