I've wondered before if two small fans the size of the computer fans you
mention under each of the openings in a LAT hood might not help extract some
of the unwanted hot air, maybe at least while the car is in traffic or
standing still. As long as they are moving air in the right direction, it
couldn't hurt. It's actually something I hope to try when my car gets to that
point in it's rebuild.
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> Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:44:55 +0100
> From: owain.lloyd@gmail.com
> To: crbernardino@mac.com
> CC: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] How Hot is Hot?
>
> there's probably enough airflow in there to not need a fan.
>
> the renault 5 turbo (mid engined - hence less airflow from the side
> intakes) has a small tube (about 90mm diameter) running from the
> header straight down out the bottom with a small electric fan in it.
> its triggered by a temp sensor in the top of the engine compartment.
>
> you can get these sort of fans (12V) from computer stores designed to
> extract air from computer cases. they are cheap and offer a
> surprising amount of airflow.
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