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My cut-less conversion, My new rotary build attempt but with NO body cutting. |
Rotary'14 |
Oct 23 2011, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I've been slowly gathering steam on this. After talking to the folks at the G&R flesh roast,, I'd thought I'd share some pics and thoughts.
I don't want to do any major cutting on my conversion. My goal is to have 2 usable trunks, and a car that can be easily converted back to a stocker. There have been a few threads where the possibility/impossibility of an engine bay radiator. Here's my take on it. I believe that at 25+ mph there is a low pressure spot behind the back window. I think this will be enough to suck air up through the engine compartment. I would love to hear some constructive criticism. -Robert Attached image(s) |
Dave_Darling |
Oct 24 2011, 05:22 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,080 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the pics I've seen or 914 race car tuft testing. The air actually goes forward along the rear deck lid and into the engine bay.
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Rotary'14 |
Oct 24 2011, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the pics I've seen or 914 race car tuft testing. The air actually goes forward along the rear deck lid and into the engine bay. --DD OK,, I can rig the fan to blow in. I like that better anyways. Thanks everyone for the discussion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) -Robert |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 24 2011, 06:29 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the pics I've seen or 914 race car tuft testing. The air actually goes forward along the rear deck lid and into the engine bay. --DD OK,, I can rig the fan to blow in. I like that better anyways. Thanks everyone for the discussion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) -Robert Those fans will work best pulling air not pushing. It's like trying to push a rope; don't work to well. Put the fans on the bottom if you intend to pull air down. In fact, if you have room to lower the rad, you can fit the engine cover back on. Even if it is just pinned on. Wishing you the best of luck! Keep posting pictures! I love this thread! |
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