Hood Vents

[Brett Dikeman]

At 8:52 AM -0700 6/6/03, Jim Green wrote:
>I think it's time for some hood vents.  I just about
>burned my hand when I leaned on my hood yesterday.
>The area above the turbo is scary hot.

Funny.  My father just solved the heat problem on his 944t.

Header wrap, as per recommendation by John Milledge- widely
considered one of the 'gods' of 944 engine building.  Sort of looks
like webbing, and you secure it in place with metal bands that clip
together.  Installation was aided by the engine being on an engine
stand :-)  In any case, my father reported a noticeable improvement
in underhood temperatures post-race.

Milledge specifically said not to coat the inside of the manifold.  I
couldn't think of why, except endangering the turbo from loosened
bits of whatever coating you use.  Anyone?


Brett
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