TomoHawk Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Was anybody able to open up the slots on the front fenders and make things so that air can actually pass through there? This would help with engine cooling and help reduce lift at speed. thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Yes, wheel well side vents are functional and this has been known for some time. For example, the Austin Healy le Mans cars had huge vents there and they were built, what, in the 1950's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm asking to see if it's been done because i haven't had time to try the GTO front clip on there. I know the cockpit sheetmetal (corner?) is there, but I don't know how much of a gap is between the metal and the fender. You get a fiberglass inner fender to install, but I think you could substitue a metal strip in the shape of the fender panel to support the fender. That would let even more air pass. One could also beat the sheetmetal on the corners of the cockpit to open it up and 'streamline' the corner, assuming there's nothing on the inside that would get hurt while you hammer, or can't be moved slightly. thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I found a pic of someone with a GTO replica in Australia who opened up his vents... unfortunately I don't have any more shots that might show it from the inside or the structure without the body in the way but it makes me want to do the same - it would sure reduce heat onder the hood looks like a nice job, I would paint it all black personally however he might not be done - like I said - I don't have more details on this car.. pretty kewl tho - it's RHD and has an interesting engine anyone know more about this car? Looks like a vela rossa Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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