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Re: [Healeys] Wheel Well Vents

To: Ray Carbone <racarbon@verizon.net>, Perry <healeyguy@aol.com>,
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel Well Vents
From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:10:54 +0800
Seems to me you could put some computer 12 volt ventilation fans near
the top of the wheel well and that could do a lot to remove hot air as
it rises under the bonnet.

On 4/1/10, Ray Carbone <racarbon@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Perry,
> Although I do like the look of the fender vents, the idea of implementing a
> few out and downward facing louvers on the top of the wheel well to improve
> air flow and reduce high pressure within the engine compartment would be an
> effort I can handle.  The thought is that this modification would capitalize
> on the low pressure created within the well to extract heat while reducing
> engine compartment pressure and, therefore, will improve air flow and
> cooling
> system efficiency.  This alteration is relatively inconspicuous and easily
> reversible (with a panel) making the effort and cost of this project
> substantially lower than implementing fender vents.  The concept seems well
> proven with many vintage racing examples, however, I am a little concerned
> that none were Healeys and was hopping that the list could provide some
> experiences.
>
> Thanks for your response and all the best,
> Ray
> 64BJ8P1
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