[DeTomaso] Possible Hood Vents

[Art Stephens]

You have been invited to view Art's photos!     I am considering cutting holes in my original hood.  I recently did a cooling system test on my car with the hood latched in place then again with the hood up.  After getting the engine good and hot by driving,  I pulled it into my backyard and let it idle until it wouldn't get any hotter.  After 30-45 minutes,  the temp reached almost 230 degrees where it leveled off.  I then opened the hood and watched the temp go down.  After another 30-45 minutes of idling,  the temp dropped almost 30 degrees.  The air temp was about 78 degrees.  I know there are guys out there that have adequate cooling systems without opening the hood but this just seems too easy!  The link below includes pictures of my proposed hood modification.  I painted the area in black that I am considering cutting out.  The black area pretty much maximizes the useful area that can be cut out for my lay down radiator without cutting into the frame of the hood.  Initially I just want to leave an open hole to maximize the cooling effect.  If I am not satisfied with the appearance,  I can always make up a screen or grill to change the appearance.  I realize that with the large opening,  I will be able to clearly see the headlight bar running across the underside of the hood.  I plan to paint most everything in view under the hood, flat black.  I also figure I'll wind up painting the hood a matte black.  I am hoping this modification will also reduce front end lift.  Aerodynamics of the car will be important as I plan to run the car at very high speeds in the Silver State.  I don't want to screw up the aero by cutting these holes.  Some have suggested buying a fiberglass hood to do the modification instead of cutting up an original.  Any idea what  original and fiberglass hoods are worth?  What do you guys think?

Art





     
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