Vented valance/header panel
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Vented valance/header panel
Ok guys,
here is what I have come up with. Everyone keeps wanting the copy of that famous pic. of that silver widebody with the holes cust in the valance. Well, here is my version of a valance. I think this will tie in real well with the one duct in the right side headlight and the "vent" in the hood. This will draw the air in and cool the radiator, oilcooler, or intercooler. I have done some testing will an air pressure meter in this location and it shows to have a high pressure right in this location. I believe this will be a very usefull air duct!! Anyway here is the begining of the "plug".
here is what I have come up with. Everyone keeps wanting the copy of that famous pic. of that silver widebody with the holes cust in the valance. Well, here is my version of a valance. I think this will tie in real well with the one duct in the right side headlight and the "vent" in the hood. This will draw the air in and cool the radiator, oilcooler, or intercooler. I have done some testing will an air pressure meter in this location and it shows to have a high pressure right in this location. I believe this will be a very usefull air duct!! Anyway here is the begining of the "plug".
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Originally posted by FuLLsMoKe
nice! but what i really wanna know is...
where u get an air pressure meter?! i want one!
nice! but what i really wanna know is...
where u get an air pressure meter?! i want one!
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Originally posted by Keaponlaffen
hehehe.... leanin' on the can o' Bondo
hehehe.... leanin' on the can o' Bondo
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Anyone who owns a Toyota truck is also a good friend of Bondo, and vice-versa...
or should I say "Body Filler" to make all the brand-name freaks out there happy?
I really like the look of the Valance panel though... I wish I had money
or should I say "Body Filler" to make all the brand-name freaks out there happy?
I really like the look of the Valance panel though... I wish I had money
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I havent finished the hood that goes with this yet but here is the beginnings of the hood to match
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ht=vented+hood
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ht=vented+hood
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Originally posted by FuLLsMoKe
toyota truck? i have an old 89 pickup and never used bondo... (or maybe i don't get the joke)
toyota truck? i have an old 89 pickup and never used bondo... (or maybe i don't get the joke)
I have an '82 I'm restoring right now... check out my website, even though I haven't updated it in who knows how long...
http://toyota4x4.s5.com/
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A general rule of thumb for measuring Air pressure in a region is, the Moving air over an are has LOWER air pressure than air that is Stationary in relation to the surface.
to find the low and high pressure areas on you 7 theeasy way is to go for long drive on freeways and highways in the RAIN! you will get the lines on your car where trhe water moves, eg, line going over the roof, air is moving here and hance has a LOWER pressure,
if you look closer at the bonnet (hood area) after a good drive in the rain, you will see the water patterns on the front valance show that it doesnt move much at all, yet thurther up the hood, usually past the rear of the headlight cover, you will see where the airflow increase speed over the hood, hence lowering air pressure.
If you notice some salon style race cars have what looks like a airbrake for a rear spoiler/wing, the theory here is that the spoiler will catch the air and slow it down to a speed slower than the air passing under the car, hence creating downforce by virtue of Higher air pressure above the car than under it.
If the air flowing Under the valence and into the radiator is faster than the air above the valence, then putting an intake there will work well, as the higher air pressure Above the panel will force it into the intake to the lower air pressure area below it and into the raditor area
to find the low and high pressure areas on you 7 theeasy way is to go for long drive on freeways and highways in the RAIN! you will get the lines on your car where trhe water moves, eg, line going over the roof, air is moving here and hance has a LOWER pressure,
if you look closer at the bonnet (hood area) after a good drive in the rain, you will see the water patterns on the front valance show that it doesnt move much at all, yet thurther up the hood, usually past the rear of the headlight cover, you will see where the airflow increase speed over the hood, hence lowering air pressure.
If you notice some salon style race cars have what looks like a airbrake for a rear spoiler/wing, the theory here is that the spoiler will catch the air and slow it down to a speed slower than the air passing under the car, hence creating downforce by virtue of Higher air pressure above the car than under it.
If the air flowing Under the valence and into the radiator is faster than the air above the valence, then putting an intake there will work well, as the higher air pressure Above the panel will force it into the intake to the lower air pressure area below it and into the raditor area
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how tall is that opening? it looks like 1.5-2 inches... looks good though, I had plans of doing the same thing but they are changing as is the over all shape with the 944 front bumper.
Bery nice work though
Bery nice work though
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Originally posted by Ultralights
A general rule of thumb for measuring Air pressure in a region is, the Moving air over an are has LOWER air pressure than air that is Stationary in relation to the surface.
to find the low and high pressure areas on you 7 theeasy way is to go for long drive on freeways and highways in the RAIN! you will get the lines on your car where trhe water moves, eg, line going over the roof, air is moving here and hance has a LOWER pressure,
if you look closer at the bonnet (hood area) after a good drive in the rain, you will see the water patterns on the front valance show that it doesnt move much at all, yet thurther up the hood, usually past the rear of the headlight cover, you will see where the airflow increase speed over the hood, hence lowering air pressure.
If you notice some salon style race cars have what looks like a airbrake for a rear spoiler/wing, the theory here is that the spoiler will catch the air and slow it down to a speed slower than the air passing under the car, hence creating downforce by virtue of Higher air pressure above the car than under it.
If the air flowing Under the valence and into the radiator is faster than the air above the valence, then putting an intake there will work well, as the higher air pressure Above the panel will force it into the intake to the lower air pressure area below it and into the raditor area
A general rule of thumb for measuring Air pressure in a region is, the Moving air over an are has LOWER air pressure than air that is Stationary in relation to the surface.
to find the low and high pressure areas on you 7 theeasy way is to go for long drive on freeways and highways in the RAIN! you will get the lines on your car where trhe water moves, eg, line going over the roof, air is moving here and hance has a LOWER pressure,
if you look closer at the bonnet (hood area) after a good drive in the rain, you will see the water patterns on the front valance show that it doesnt move much at all, yet thurther up the hood, usually past the rear of the headlight cover, you will see where the airflow increase speed over the hood, hence lowering air pressure.
If you notice some salon style race cars have what looks like a airbrake for a rear spoiler/wing, the theory here is that the spoiler will catch the air and slow it down to a speed slower than the air passing under the car, hence creating downforce by virtue of Higher air pressure above the car than under it.
If the air flowing Under the valence and into the radiator is faster than the air above the valence, then putting an intake there will work well, as the higher air pressure Above the panel will force it into the intake to the lower air pressure area below it and into the raditor area
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Originally posted by toxic_d
how tall is that opening? it looks like 1.5-2 inches... looks good though, I had plans of doing the same thing but they are changing as is the over all shape with the 944 front bumper.
Bery nice work though
how tall is that opening? it looks like 1.5-2 inches... looks good though, I had plans of doing the same thing but they are changing as is the over all shape with the 944 front bumper.
Bery nice work though
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Just a suggestion (don't know if you thought about it):
You should put a vertical support peice in the opening to keep the flex on the peice down (if needed) and that way the fiberglass/paint won't crack under pressure.
You should put a vertical support peice in the opening to keep the flex on the peice down (if needed) and that way the fiberglass/paint won't crack under pressure.
Bad *** man!! I cant wait to do some more business with you once I get some more money in order!! I gotta be getting some stuff from you, after all, I promised I would 
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~T.J.
PS - I dont remember if I ever thanked you for that hat you sent me, so thanks. Its a nice hat, and Im actually wearing it now .
.~T.J.
PS - I dont remember if I ever thanked you for that hat you sent me, so thanks
. Its a nice hat, and Im actually wearing it now .
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doh!!! another thing i have to buy before i get paint
hehe nice job
FG headlight covers
FG or CF hood
FG vented valance
thats what i plan to buy b4 xmas
heres a though you should add up all the weight saved with all your great pieces.... i bet with a cleaned up engine bay and other mild weight reductions itd prolly be close to 100 lbs ?!?!?!?! a whole tenth of a second in the 1/4mile.. for you draggers and prolly some better times for you autocrossers
hehe nice job
FG headlight covers
FG or CF hood
FG vented valance
thats what i plan to buy b4 xmas
heres a though you should add up all the weight saved with all your great pieces.... i bet with a cleaned up engine bay and other mild weight reductions itd prolly be close to 100 lbs ?!?!?!?! a whole tenth of a second in the 1/4mile.. for you draggers
and prolly some better times for you autocrossers
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Originally posted by onepointone
looks good.
how much?
how is it going ot be mounted?
looks good.
how much?
how is it going ot be mounted?
Oh yah, there will be some alum. brakets that are glassed into the part and will attach at the factory location. The part already has the same mounting as the factory piece under the hood area.