Don't forget to add the engine heat to the "cool" air flowing through the
dryer vent hose as it snakes its way through the engine compartment. And of
course when that air gets really hot, then you know your dryer vent hose is
beginning to melt. :-)
I installed heat and sound insulation under the foot well, transmission
tunnel, and firewall carpeting. My cockpit is now much cooler (and quieter)
than it used to be.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Thomas [mailto:vafred@erols.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 1:36 PM
To: Ken C
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Re: Air conditioning !
Dryer vent hose is going to just melt under your hood, it is for a dryer,
not under a car hood, be warned. You can get the complete kit from any
mustang shop. "FT"
>
> OK, just got back from Home Depot. They sell 3" dia. aluminium flex
tubing,
> normally used for dryer venting. It's about $6 for a piece that starts out
> at about 2' and extends to 8', it's just perfect. I checked it out on the
> Spit, and it fits nicely from next to the radiator all the way back to the
> footwell area of the firewall, on both sides.
>
> I'm a little hesitant about cutting 3" holes in the firewall, but as long
as
> I'm not going for the concours look...
>
> Next, need to find a grill for either end. Shoulda looked at the dryer
vent
> stuff. This could work rather well !!
>
> Ken C
>
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