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Old 08-09-2015, 02:24 AM
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(Quote) We're blocking off the vents inside the truck and by opening this whole slot up along the dash the vent will now function as a heat exit for the truck giving a high rear location for the under hood to escape. This will stop air from going in the radiator and out under the truck where it will create lift. Next dad's also going to add a lip so that any water coming in will run off the sides instead of onto the motor.

Sounds okay, but there is a high pressure area in front of the windshield which will just force more air into the engine compartment, not allow it to come out, It would be better to louver the hood, or cut and weld some other kind of vents into the hood just behind the radiator if you don't want to worry about air under the body.

Otherwise, it's a great idea for a project vehicle. I really like the idea of showing the average joe he can do something that turns out really neat for a modest cost.
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