Hi Will, sounds like you need to move the duct forward, there should be
something
like a 1''+ gap between the rear [ 45 degree ] corner of the duct and the bottom
of the S/S firewall. Limiting factor is the coolant hoses to the rad' getting
too close to the exhaust, they will need lagging in firesleeve and reflective
foil oversleeve, [ good thing to do anyway]. Cutting holes in the ''roof''
will only make things worse, the high pressure air in the duct will go up into
the cowl and make a bad job worse.
Not very much air gets through the inlets as supplied, Bud's mod's to the cowl
set up would be the way to go if you intend to operate in warmer climates. We
[Bud and I ] came to the same conclusion at the same time, 3000 miles apart,
which
is one of the reasons I did my own cowls / FWF Kit. There are pictures of
my cowls / baffles on this site somewhere, someone more ''techie'' might be
able to direct you to them ?
Cheers,
Nev
-----Original Message-----
From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
Sent: Sat, Aug 8, 2015 10:42 pm
Subject: Europa-List: Radiator duct and cooling
I fitted my rad duct and the radiators and its all fine. Cowling fits as
well..
However the roof of the duct is pretty much up against the firewall. I am
assuming
that i need to open the roof of the duct to provide an exit for the air
which comes in through the two round holes in the cowling. Is this correct?
Also I seem to remember that there is a ratio between inlet and cooling air
exhaust.
Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks
Will
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