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Author: | asdrewq [ Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Routing cam belt vent under chargecooler |
Has anyone done this? We all know the cambelt bonnet vent is blocked off on the cambelt cover from the factory and is largely pointless anyway, but a bit of airflow between the chargecooler and cam cover would be of great benefit in the war against unwanted heat soak. I was thinking about cutting the side of the small rubber duct on the engine, and making up some ducting to feed air under the CC. In addition adding a coarse wire gauze onto the vent exit on the underside of the bonnet would prevent any stray rain drops causing any problems to the plugs/leads, but the way in which the OEM ducting is designed I don't think this would be a problem anyway. Even with my thick ThermoGuard lagging there is adequate space between the CC and head for this to be of some benefit. It would be nice to put that little vent to some use ![]() |
Author: | Sirius [ Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Routing cam belt vent under chargecooler |
I have thought about it before but never got round to sorting anything out. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. ![]() |
Author: | TrackToyFour [ Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Routing cam belt vent under chargecooler |
The bonnet scoop is quite small so I wouldn't expect it to deliver much in the way of cooling air to the space between the cam cover and the WTA intercooler. As Mike says, its probably worth doing but how much difference it will make is anyones guess. I have previously used an aluminised infra red insulator on the bottom and sides of my WTA intercooler but will probably use the new Zircoflex ceramic sheet on my JDM as this is supposed to give good protection against heat soak and radiant heat. |
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