Another question for engine builders. I am building a larger engine with a doghouse cooler and wider cooling fan. I have a '68 with no vents in the engine lid. Is this likely to be ok or should I use a two vent lid or perhaps a four vent lid?
Cheers........Wayne
Joel ·
It probably wont overheat but if you want a decent lifespan out of the engine fit a vented lid as it will run hotter than normal.
Even VW went from 2 vents for 4 after the first year then added the extra vent under the number plate light.
matberry ·
It WILL overheat, it's just you won't notice on the oil temp gauge, but at sustained hi-way running the fan will starve for air. The wider fan MUST have more air available.
hulbyw ·
Thanks gents . I have a 4 vent engine lid in the shed so I will use that. Don't think I fancy a propped lid with only a mild 1776 under it
Cheers.........Wayne
Newt ·
Joel,
Out of curiosity, did Ghia Coupes have different engine lids along the way? (or did one size fit all).
Ta
Newt
Joel ·
The decklid itself may have changed but the vent pattern was the same.
They are much bigger more open vents than what bugs have.