In a message dated 8/20/03 3:44:45 AM, mvheim@studiolimage.com writes:
<< Maybe you could add louvers at the trailing edge of the bonnet, encouraging
airflow under the bonnet (since there is still plenty of inlet air through
the radiator) and around or particularly below your airbox. My visualization
of your setup is that there is some sort of air gap between the bottom of
your sealed air filter bottom plate and the top of the engine, so my
suggestion is designed to encourage flow through this area, in order to cool
the carb. >>
I think Matt is on to something here, since getting air in is only half of
the battle. The more air you can get cycling through the engine compartment
the
better. Matt's idea also is perfect if all of your problems are caused by
insufficient air movement on the top of your engine. If, however, you have
heat
issues below the valve cover level, you might consider some action to
encourage air to exit below the engine. Remember how those ralley Healys had
vents
embedded in the lower body behind the front wheels? Maybe other approaches
could be considered. This could be an issue, as the wide V8 can block air
movement downward in ways the original engine never would. As Matt says, lots
of
air is coming in the front of the car. The trick is to let it out, making room
for more to come in, etc.
Jay Donoghue
72B-GT
66 Mustang
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