DeTomaso Mailing List: July 99, Message #335

FWIW: I laid the radiator fwd as outlined, then for the "test" this year, I 
fabricated a whole series of sheet metal "filler" pieces for ducting air into 
the radiator core: the bottom of the rad to the grille, the sides of the body 
to the rad, filled the big oval holes below the rad, duct-taped the top cover 
so it couldn't lift up, etc, etc. So 100% of the air entering the front 
spoiler went thru the radiator with no leakage around it. Note- I run a 
Revson front scoop/spoiler. And just as last year, after a 'while' @ 140+, 
the water temp began creeping up. I terminated the test when it got to 220 
degrees. So I'm convinced now that I need bigger holes in my shroud IF the 
Pantera is to spend much time at such speeds. I could use Honda-type 
triangular rubber flapper valves in the shroud between the fans, I guess. 
Next year.... Cheers- J DeRyke