[go z racer]

I currently have my 78 hood removed from my 240 as to straightened out a few bumps...in the mean time, can I drive my Z with the stock hood slightly ajar (not fully released)? You know, to keep my F 54 as cool as it was with the vented hood? Or is this too dangerous?

 

[yo2001]

I don't think you worry too much about your block overheating. vents were to keep the injectors cool so it won't vapor lock

 

[Unknown User]

If you were going backwards really fast and the catch came unfastened the hood could fly up!

 

[WillieBoy240Z]

No problem to leave your hood open in such a manner if that is your desire. Might rattle and bang around a bit, but it should pretty much stay in place.

 

[go z racer]

Hey, thanks (all of you) for your insight, I'll get busy on my (78) hood tonight, and Graham, I'll try not to travel too fast in reverse---Jerry

 

[luggnut73]

If you are still running with a cooling system there should be nooo problem , these cars are not that fragile, just drive the car as before .

 

[jcool78 2plus2]

At some speed ( 70+?) the back pressure will keep the air under the hood. The hood vents were to release the air from the front and to help cool the car. When/if you ever have a hose break or replace a rad. hose you can smell it when the vents are open. This shows how the air flows in the cowl area. All car designs of this era (50's) hadn't a clue about aero qualities.

 

[go z racer]

Jcool 78 2plus2

Thank you Jcool78 2plus2, your response made sense, especially your observation regarding static hood pressure @70mhr +. I have header wraps, and a heat shield guarding my SU's, call me paranoid, call me stupid, however, I feel that lowered hood temp = more hp, hence my inquire concerning my "ajar" state for my stock hood, untill...I repair my 78 hood---Jerry