Thanks for the comments Barry. Of course in my car I can remove the side panels of the hood and run that way if I like. I imagine you can too if you want. There also was a reason the hot rodders used to cut louvers everywhere. (Get that heat out!)

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.