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 hulbyw
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| posted on May 14th, 2014 at 09:00 PM |
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Vented Engine Lid With Doghouse and Wider Fan?
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
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| posted on May 14th, 2014 at 09:23 PM |
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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.
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| posted on May 15th, 2014 at 08:19 AM |
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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.
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| posted on May 16th, 2014 at 08:58 PM |
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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
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| posted on May 21st, 2014 at 11:19 PM |
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Joel,
Out of curiosity, did Ghia Coupes have different engine lids along the way? (or did one size fit all).
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| posted on May 22nd, 2014 at 07:05 AM |
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The decklid itself may have changed but the vent pattern was the same.
They are much bigger more open vents than what bugs have.
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