Louvered Hoods on FDs
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Louvered Hoods on FDs
I'm thinking about modding my hood to have louvers like back in the 50s. I had a '40 Ford convert with a '56 Chev V8 back in '62 with a louvered hood and I liked it.
Any thoughts?
I think it could help remove engine bay heat if put in the right places.
I'd get rid of that insulation on the underside of the hood that seems to keep things quieter and heat in.
Anyone have any pics?
I saw a pic a couple of years ago but did not save it.
Thanx,
Ken
Any thoughts?
I think it could help remove engine bay heat if put in the right places.
I'd get rid of that insulation on the underside of the hood that seems to keep things quieter and heat in.
Anyone have any pics?
I saw a pic a couple of years ago but did not save it.
Thanx,
Ken
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Damn, thems is some big louvers!
Anyway, I like the idea, just not on an FD. It looks nice on the right application, but it ruins the graceful curves of the car IMO.
Anyway, I like the idea, just not on an FD. It looks nice on the right application, but it ruins the graceful curves of the car IMO.
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Well, I finally found a shop that cuts louvers. Turns out the biggest they do is 3" and the opening is only 1/4".
I'd have to bring in a hood with no paint on it and the uderside bracing detached. Cost is $5 a cut which is way more than I expected.
So that idea is shot down.
I'd have to bring in a hood with no paint on it and the uderside bracing detached. Cost is $5 a cut which is way more than I expected.
So that idea is shot down.
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Hi Ken,
I think since you have that large ASP IC you should instead make a reverse hood scoop so you get the air bouncing off the windshield then in the the IC...The Louver will do that to a point, but the reverse hood scoop would be really effective with your setup... I believe that was Wyum's plan as well
Brad
I think since you have that large ASP IC you should instead make a reverse hood scoop so you get the air bouncing off the windshield then in the the IC...The Louver will do that to a point, but the reverse hood scoop would be really effective with your setup... I believe that was Wyum's plan as well
Brad
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Originally posted by bkapold@aol.com
Hi Ken, I think since you have that large ASP IC you should instead make a reverse hood scoop so you get the air bouncing off the windshield then in the the IC...The Louver will do that to a point, but the reverse hood scoop would be really effective with your setup... I believe that was Wyum's plan as well Brad
Hi Ken, I think since you have that large ASP IC you should instead make a reverse hood scoop so you get the air bouncing off the windshield then in the the IC...The Louver will do that to a point, but the reverse hood scoop would be really effective with your setup... I believe that was Wyum's plan as well Brad
I have the feeling Wyum will never get his car done this year.
Ken
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