Brake Ducts, ( Quack..)

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

Hey, folks - I keep hearing all the discussion about the inboard 
brakes on the V-8's.  Most race cars (parm' me, SteadiRic and others, 
if I tread where I shouldn't) use ducted air to cool the brakes, 
don't they?

Has anyone tried running plastic or other ducting material from 
behind the front grille to the brake area to provide some additional 
cooling?  This would be a heckuva lot cheaper than conversion....and 
one would think the critical balance couldn't be too far off of the 
stock condition!

Heck, what about 4" diameter drain tile or similar hose, but 
flexible enough to route as necessary?

granted, this would not provide enhanced cooling at city speeds - but 
that driving shouldn't generate undue brake heat, either.  Driving 
which is vogorous enough to warp the brakes should also be fastenough 
to generate cooling air!
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