Re: Hood Scoops on XJS, at last the answer?

["hydee" <hydee@underground.prestel.co.uk>]

Probably on of the best ideas yet!
It could be tried with scoops as well. I find it interesting that 
no-one has yet said 'Itried it and..........'

I replied once more to Kirbert, but privately. I didn't keep a copy 
of the message and I don't know if he'll reply or ignore it. You 
could try asking him to forward it if you like and I'll copy all 
further stuff to you. I feel the subject had got a little off 
Jaguars, and didn't fit with the rest of the content of this list.

I've just read Martin Fooks reply!!!! At last someone who's used 
scoops. Did they affect the handling and if so how badly. Tell us 
more, please.

Cheers,
Richard.

> >      
> >     I will continue reading this thread with interest as engine
> >     temperature seems to be always on the mind of anyone whose car
> >     has alloy heads.
> >     
> >     Martin
> >
> >
> Finally had to jump in on this.  Back about 20 years ago when I did
> my first restoration I saw an XK type that the fellow in the body
> shop had had professionally louvered.  It really looked nice, slots
> all nice and even, lined up, looked just factory.  If one really has
> one's heart set on this type of thing why not go to boneyard and buy
> a hood, have it professionally louvered and painted (painting
> optional if you get a really cheap hood..). If it works and you like
> it keep it, if not you still have the original hood to put back on. 
> Would cost a few bucks, but it just might do the job.
> 
> Personally I have been told not to worry about the engine heat, but
> was told to be sure I had a pad in place.  The only damage the hot
> engine compartment does is much up the paint job if you don't have
> an engine pad, otherwise they run hot.
> 
> Tom, still playing find the leaking injector... in British Columbia.
> 
>

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