The coves..
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The coves..
Inside the coves in front fenders are some kind of flap...can you remove this and if you do will it let engine heat escape better thru them?
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Don't know about those, but there is a weather strip between the hood and the windshield cowl that can be cut. Remove about 6" of material on both ends and it will allow some of the trapped air in the engine compartment to escape. It's about as effective as a free mod could be.
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Don't know about those, but there is a weather strip between the hood and the windshield cowl that can be cut. Remove about 6" of material on both ends and it will allow some of the trapped air in the engine compartment to escape. It's about as effective as a free mod could be.
I know... I tried it at VIR up to 160 mph. I promptly put it back in and all was normal.
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Also, you have no need to let heat better escape. Do you have a racing radiator? Do you race the car? Do you have twin turbos etc? If not the car is fine and enginered that way for a reason.
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Yes, the flaps can be removed (held on with a couple of screws), but doubt it would help much with heat extraction.
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From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
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No I do not have twin turbos
Yes I know it was made that way....
Maybe...... I was just curious????????
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