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I have the center section installed in my hood.
I was very concerned with temps (I live in NorCal with many days >100F and also have a blue fan clutch). I'm using original OEM radiator and overheated once going up 80 on stock motor. Since going turbo and installing blue clutch + hood louvers, I have never overheated and worked the engine much harder.
Conceptually, I don't love that the engine bay is open to all the elements and I want to figure out a solution to cover it when it's not summer, but I've yet to do it. I did wrap electrical connections on top with some self-healing tape to make more waterproof.
I've never seen Coolant temps above 194 since doing install.
I was very concerned with temps (I live in NorCal with many days >100F and also have a blue fan clutch). I'm using original OEM radiator and overheated once going up 80 on stock motor. Since going turbo and installing blue clutch + hood louvers, I have never overheated and worked the engine much harder.
Conceptually, I don't love that the engine bay is open to all the elements and I want to figure out a solution to cover it when it's not summer, but I've yet to do it. I did wrap electrical connections on top with some self-healing tape to make more waterproof.
I've never seen Coolant temps above 194 since doing install.
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This is what I expected to read. Open to the elements is also on my mind but releasing heat is important. Having two hoods is a pain in the neck solution that would work for winter, or making panels that would bolt on over the holes once the louvers are removed.
Why did you not also install the smaller, side louvers?
I've been brainstorming and thinking a reverse cowl design with a gasket would be a "wet weather" solution that could install over the panel and secure through the louvers.
I specifically only installed the center section because it's right above the engine and rear of the radiator so that is maximal air flow + heat escape for turbo at low speed. I did do a string test to find the high pressure and low pressure zones of the hood (aerodynamics of a refrigerator) for placement
I specifically only installed the center section because it's right above the engine and rear of the radiator so that is maximal air flow + heat escape for turbo at low speed. I did do a string test to find the high pressure and low pressure zones of the hood (aerodynamics of a refrigerator) for placement
how’s this? You can be aesthetic and function/position. I can add another from the underside, too, if you want.
You do have to cut through the hood support to install but I used a 3M panel bond product (2-part) to re-attach support to hood panel and it seems more secure now that it was before (zero hood flutter).
I LOVE my Louvers. Granted, I'm a dirty old SBC 60 series guy... but, man... you can SEE the heat coming out.
Has it helped my distributor get some arc'y days, b/c the water got on 'er? YES.
BUT, nothing a lil' WD40 don't fix
Do it you EFI guys. It'll be fine
Has it helped my distributor get some arc'y days, b/c the water got on 'er? YES.
BUT, nothing a lil' WD40 don't fix
Do it you EFI guys. It'll be fine
I've looked at this louver set before and also have a set of Z34 louvers and an older style WRX scoop sitting in my garage for years. I just haven't gotten enough motivation to want/need to cut the hood on any of my 80s so far.
Found this set (saw on another cruiser, may have been CJKs) when I was thinking about doing an engine swap or turbo and earmarked for future reference. As mentioned I live in a rainy area and didn't devote any time to solve the water intrusion possibilities and how to seal it when needed.
Found this set (saw on another cruiser, may have been CJKs) when I was thinking about doing an engine swap or turbo and earmarked for future reference. As mentioned I live in a rainy area and didn't devote any time to solve the water intrusion possibilities and how to seal it when needed.
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