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Welcome once again to Thursday. It’s that time of the week when we open the Chevy Hardcore vault, take a step back in time, and locate an article that you guys might have either forgotten about, or might not even know exists. Whichever the case, we are certain that you will enjoy this editorial flashback.
I decided that this week, we should take a look back to 2016, and visit at an article written by Kyler Lacey: Rebuild Tip Of The Week: Keep Under hood Airflow In Check!
Good looks and functionality. What more could you ask?
Everyone wants to build a hot rod with an engine that moves the Earth when it idles, but building that much power also requires paying close attention to other aspects of the car, like cooling. With an engine that pushes the limits of performance, just a radiator and a cooling fan might not be enough. Take it from Derel Latta, owner of Undercover Innovations, sometimes you just need to refine one of the more basic aspects of your cooling system – airflow.
In the original article, you’ll learn that Derel is no stranger to controlling airflow. In fact, Derel learned from experience, as his 1969 Camaro had cooling problems resulting from poor airflow at the radiator. Luckily, the science he employed to remedy the situation is explained in the article, and id easy for you to replicate.
With the fan this far form the radiator, you can bet airflow through the radiator is compromised.
“Our older cars were more loosely-built than new ones, so there’s a lot of unused air entering your engine compartment,” according to Derel. That air can flow through the smallest holes, and even an improperly-sealed cowl-induction hood can disrupt air flow. “The biggest hole to seal, and the most visible, is right on top of your core support,” Derel explained.
By installing this simple and great-looking panel to direct airflow, you too can help reduce engine temperatures, and if you’re engine is overheating, this could even get you headed in the right direction to eliminate that overheating issue.
So, check out Rebuild Tip Of The Week: Keep Under hood Airflow In Check, And find out how you can reduce your engine temps with a quick and easy upgrade from Undercover Innovations.
