Improved Engine Airflow
10-04-2015, 05:39 PM
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Improved Engine Airflow
Has anyone looked at removing the side vents on the Z06 to open up the engine airflow? Yes, if GM thought it would be overall benefical they would have done it. Other thoughts are appreciated.
10-04-2015, 07:16 PM
#2
Really interesting idea but does the engine bay vent in to that area?
10-04-2015, 08:02 PM
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Good thought and may have value. Could be one of the "track prep" items on the list for next summer. Needs to be checked out and removal could be a big help getting fresh air to the hot oil reservoir mounted near the vents.
10-04-2015, 08:14 PM
#4
I took out the wheel well liner a couple months back thinking this same idea. Problem was there is a composite body piece that all the ecms and such are bolted to that cant be removed. Was a real pain as well to put the felt liner back in. The side vents are mostly for looks with only the oil tank behind the passenger side. But if one could get some air flow around it and out the side vent might be a help.
10-05-2015, 08:38 PM
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Le Mans Master
I think the cooling air flows through the radiator and out the hood vent, which also creates down force on the front end...
Some air may get sucked out the side vents, but don't think it is forced air.
Have not really checked on the Z06, but on the Stingray, all the air coming through the grille area is shrouded to go through the radiator. OF course, the Z06 does also have the grille ports to duct air to the brakes.
Some air may get sucked out the side vents, but don't think it is forced air.
Have not really checked on the Z06, but on the Stingray, all the air coming through the grille area is shrouded to go through the radiator. OF course, the Z06 does also have the grille ports to duct air to the brakes.
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10-06-2015, 10:16 AM
#6
Burning Brakes
Take the seal off where the hood lowers to latch at the rear of the engine bay. The heat comes out -- you can see it rising when at stoplights..
10-06-2015, 10:20 AM
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Your right it does BUT as someone here tested that air flow goes the opposite direction over 50 mph if I remember right. Much like the old cowl induction hoods of the 70's. Still may help!
10-06-2015, 10:34 AM
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Burning Brakes
I tested mine on a runs to Florida... Same temps pretty much and when I stopped for gas each time popped the hood the top of the SC was cooler than before removing the seal. Engine has a long time to heat soak--is a 17 hour trip..
What this proves--who knows but my biggest problem is stop and go traffic on a 25 mile drive home from work. Car needs all the help it can get...
10-06-2015, 10:54 AM
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I'm about to drive my Z from NY to Florida in a few days. Hoping the GT seats will be comfortable on the 24 hour ride ??? Its going on a AM track train from most of the ride home.
For track days I do remove the weather striping at the hood and agree it may help somewhat. Although I put it back in for the trip thinking I rather keep all the dirt out. When the strip is out for 1k miles I did notice a considerable amount of road grime all over the engine compartment. We just installed a Colorado Speed can to and don't want to get the new part dirty!
For track days I do remove the weather striping at the hood and agree it may help somewhat. Although I put it back in for the trip thinking I rather keep all the dirt out. When the strip is out for 1k miles I did notice a considerable amount of road grime all over the engine compartment. We just installed a Colorado Speed can to and don't want to get the new part dirty!