Extra Cooling for Gen 4

[sbarr0928]

Hi there! Im a newbie to this forum but have read posts here before. Ive seen where theres many people on here with tons of knowledge about these cars. I have a 2016 SHO with typical BOs and GHT. Im wanting to possibly install one to two small fans to push engine bay air down and out from topside near firewall. Maybe mounting them to hood if clearance allows. It seems one of the probs with the cars engine set up is there is alot of heat near firewall that puts a strain on ptu, turbo, etc. Has anyone done this or has a better idea? Im looking at an assembly similiar to the attached photo. I live in Texas and want to cool this thing as much as possible.

 

[BradM]

A different idea.

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[sbarr0928]

Thx! I was actually thinking of buying a hood. But this would be cheaper doing fans to so that even in traffic ill be removing heat.

 

[SM105K]

Hi there! Im a newbie to this forum but have read posts here before. Ive seen where theres many people on here with tons of knowledge about these cars. I have a 2016 SHO with typical BOs and GHT. Im wanting to possibly install one to two small fans to push engine bay air down and out from topside near firewall. Maybe mounting them to hood if clearance allows. It seems one of the probs with the cars engine set up is there is alot of heat near firewall that puts a strain on ptu, turbo, etc. Has anyone done this or has a better idea? Im looking at an assembly similiar to the attached photo. I live in Texas and want to cool this thing as much as possible.

It you live in Texas and don't get a lot of rain, I would just wrap the stock downpipes with header wrap. That would be the best thing you can do. You can also cut open the blank vents on your undertray/splash guard to force air to that area as well.

Post 322: PPE catted DP's install on with Heat Wrap:

https://shoforum.com/index.php?thre...performance-maintenance-thread.138235/page-17

Post 542: I cut the blanks in the undertray/splash guard.

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How about 2 metal trash cans? The zink coated ones? hahahaha

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[sbarr0928]

I Havent thought of that. Ill have to check that option out more

 

[BradM]

Remove the gasket(s) at the rear of the hood for a chimney effect.

 

[sbarr0928]

Good idea. Im off the remainder of the week. Ill see about taking it off. Im going to mount some probes to monitor temps in front and back and see what the variences are.

 

[kryptto]

A different idea.

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[Mahu24]

Get a skid plate/splash shield from a Flex, it already has the cut outs and ducting to direct air to the PTU.
Part number:
DA8Z-9910494-B

 

[sbarr0928]

Get a skid plate/splash shield from a Flex, it already has the cut outs and ducting to direct air to the PTU.
Part number:
DA8Z-9910494-B

Thanks! That will help while car is moving/producing heat. These cars have lots going for them but trapped heat in that small area is a big concern. Ill post pics when i get past the design phase for cooling. So far my math is showing that a battery draw utilizing small fans would be no more than 14amps. At this rate, i could run these fans much longer than needed. If i can add the splash shield you stated, heat removal will not be a problem.

 

[Mahu24]

Thanks! That will help while car is moving/producing heat. These cars have lots going for them but trapped heat in that small area is a big concern. Ill post pics when i get past the design phase for cooling. So far my math is showing that a battery draw utilizing small fans would be no more than 14amps. At this rate, i could run these fans much longer than needed. If i can add the splash shield you stated, heat removal will not be a problem.

Get the vented splash shield and then run hood vents, it'll have much more airflow than factory