Air scoops

[robertglines1]

have used rear doors open partially on my MCI 8 which helped. also misters(wouldn't recommend for long run) as they tend to damage radiator with extended use. New radiators finally solved my problem.  Bob

[Lin]

Instead of closed scoops, would some sort of spoiler that directed air in be better?

[JackConrad]

Instead of closed scoops, would some sort of spoiler that directed air in be better?

Hmmm, I have thought about adding a 3/8" or 1/2" wickerbill to the front edge of the radiator opening?   Jack

[Melbo]

This discussion always intrigues me --- when was the last time you had heat problems at speed (ie over 55 mph) --- Even when my 8V71 was just about toast it would always run cool enough if we were rolling down the road but when I hit a hill and slowed down THEN I would need more cooling --- Everyone says the scoops don't work at speed BUT DO help when you are going more slowly  --- so what to do what to do --- the misters are ALWAYS an interesting topic too --- do misters cool with water running off the rads or do they cool by evaporation???

I ALWAY like to hear (should that be read) the opinions and ideas for this --- not a problem for me with the L10 but entertaining to see what people think

Melbo

[lostagain]

My 5C came with the scoops. 6V92/HT740, 90 injectors. It does get hot going uphill on a hot summer day. I took the scoops off, and there is NO difference. Plus it looks better without them, IMO. On my to do list is a transmission cooler.

JC

[Lin]

Of course, we have been leaving out another standard, which is the full length mud flap going across behind the wheels.

[artvonne]

Of course, we have been leaving out another standard, which is the full length mud flap going across behind the wheels.

  It seems I read something like that once before, like on old SAAB's or something. Are you suggesting a full flap ahead of the engine would act as an air dam? That it would create more low pressure aiding air flow through the rads?

[Lin]

Yes, as I understand it, it was standard practice with GMC's.

[dougyes]

Any more info on the mudflaps? That sounds interesting!
Misters are only needed on a steep climb, so they are rarely used enough to clog up the radiator. We installed some on a DL3 and they work well and are only needed on a hot climb.

[Chopper Scott]

Just try and use soft water in those misters. Regular water can lime it up and compound your problems in time.