GT-4 hood vent, why is it where it is ?? Options

[popstar]

the vent in the hood of a GT-4..... sorry i don't see how it works in the posititon it's in ????????????

as the intercooler top box sits between the vent and windscreen !

i have a plastic rain trap to catch any water, thus stopping any flow of air
plus i've got 1" of insulation to the underside of the hood !!!!!

if it's ment to help cool the top box of the intercooling system, them surely there need to be a through flow of fresh air via that grill and out of the rear hood slots !!

anyone ???

anyone understand what i've said ?????

[Andy B]

One of the best things to do IS to remove the under bonnet padding. You are suffering from residual heat build up, which on a four is a bad thing. Try to get as much air flow into the engine bay as you can, and let the heat in there disperse.

A front mount is the way to go though, it'll solve all your problems with heat build up. Thats what is going into my 185 when it's fully re-built and breathing fire !

A little birdie told me that the Intercooler from an iveco van is the correct size for the ST-205. Available on e-bay for arond £30 uk pounds ! Try and find one cheaper that'll fit, bet you cant !?

Good luck,

Andy...