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Or any other heat shielding product you can get from Summit
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Looks like this: Thermo-Tec 13590 - Thermo-Tec Adhesive Backed Heat Barriers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Or any other heat shielding product you can get from Summit
Or any other heat shielding product you can get from Summit
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So I'm looking for some type of heat extractor. Back in my fabrication days I was one of the first people to install this "Exit scoop" on a Mini Cooper S by M7 Tuning. It didn't come with installation instructions and it was a slow day so I called them to ask if they would like for me to make them an installation manual. They were pretty excited so I slapped this together:
http://www.m7tuning.com/techinfo/ins...-exitscoop.pdf
I'm looking for a similar item for my car... Anyone?
http://www.m7tuning.com/techinfo/ins...-exitscoop.pdf
I'm looking for a similar item for my car... Anyone?
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I've been happy with my ebay boat vents. They're cheap, highly functional, and have a nice utilitarian look.
The carbontrix vent might be more your style, though. Well, if it were moulded into the hood and painted. 18x10 Carbon Fiber Hood Vent [18x10 Carbon Fiber Hood Vent] - $169.00 : Road Race Motorsports, Mitsubishi Suzuki Fiat Hyundia Performance Parts
The carbontrix vent might be more your style, though. Well, if it were moulded into the hood and painted. 18x10 Carbon Fiber Hood Vent [18x10 Carbon Fiber Hood Vent] - $169.00 : Road Race Motorsports, Mitsubishi Suzuki Fiat Hyundia Performance Parts
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Shelby GT500 SuperSnake Hood Vents (2007-2012)
Vents tend to be more effective when they have a protrusion at the leading edge to generate more of a pressure differential but these flush vents should still move plenty of air if you position them properly.
edit: I have a pressure differential gauge sitting around. You're welcome to borrow it.
Vents tend to be more effective when they have a protrusion at the leading edge to generate more of a pressure differential but these flush vents should still move plenty of air if you position them properly.
edit: I have a pressure differential gauge sitting around. You're welcome to borrow it.
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Hmm, i was going to make a thread about this. I'm going to pick up a second hood today, one that i can cut into. But i'm not sure weather to go just behind the radiator in front of the engine to pull air up like an EVO hood. Or, vent style on either side almost above the turbo (heat may melt plastic??) might use metal vents. Not sure yet.
I'm looking forward to see what you come up with, i might copy it. Still might make a thread too.
I'm looking forward to see what you come up with, i might copy it. Still might make a thread too.
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I don't know if you have plans for it or not, but from your pics it seems like your currently not running a coolant reroute? if so you might as well do that while you are putting in the engine and you've got the whole bay apart. Begi has one: Coolant Re-Routes - BEGi
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I don't know if you have plans for it or not, but from your pics it seems like your currently not running a coolant reroute? if so you might as well do that while you are putting in the engine and you've got the whole bay apart. Begi has one: Coolant Re-Routes - BEGi
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Well looking back - you can see my head gasket.. Looks like a 99 to me.
Take a look:
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...t-60308/page4/
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Oil cooler mounted and lines made/installed with sandwich plate.
I ended up bending a wheel before I brought the car in for "build round 2". Just dropped it off yesterday to my wheel peeps:
ReStock Wheels - Southfield Michigan. Very professional setup and great people.
It actually took a pretty hard hit to make this happen. Let's just say the Hankooks aren't sticky unless they are warm...
Also: On the topic of head gaskets - Looks like mine is the 01+ version. From what I'm reading the only disastrous combination is when you use an 01+ gasket on a 99 or older head. I think the re-route still offers a benefit of cooling in all areas, just uneven when used with my gasket. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I ended up bending a wheel before I brought the car in for "build round 2". Just dropped it off yesterday to my wheel peeps:
ReStock Wheels - Southfield Michigan. Very professional setup and great people.
It actually took a pretty hard hit to make this happen. Let's just say the Hankooks aren't sticky unless they are warm...
Also: On the topic of head gaskets - Looks like mine is the 01+ version. From what I'm reading the only disastrous combination is when you use an 01+ gasket on a 99 or older head. I think the re-route still offers a benefit of cooling in all areas, just uneven when used with my gasket. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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