We discussed thing a long time ago on the list and I think it was our
beloved Bob Hoover that did tests with chrome, paint of different colours,
and then subsequent temperature testing and it was found that satin black
finishes such as from paint kept the coolest temperatures. Flat black paint
on the heads may have been the study I'm thinking of. Ah well blow it - my
memory ain't waht it used to be! There was some scientific reasoning behind
it though. Temperature samples were done with one of those laser gadgets
where you point-and-shoot. I was thinking the temp drop was 5 degrees, but
that 5 degrees coupled with everything else such as properly jetted
carburetor, thermostat, adequate air-flow, proper timing, etc. were the
overall key to keeping the engine cool. You start ignoring the small
temperature savings here and there and it ads up to a nice burned out engine
that still looks with the chrome on it (with a blue tinge from overheating)
LOL!
In the end it's your car and you run it the way you want. You just have to
decide how long you want it to run. If you like rebuilding engines annually
or even monthly, use lots compression, no thermostat, no Hoover bit, stale
air shrouds - in chrome - no bottom tins and no tin between the cylinders on
the bottom (because who needs 'em! BAH!), and large P/C combos , cast
stroker cranks in an align-bored AS41, HUGE cams, and go have fun! You
eventually start to envy the grandma who can start up her stock VW and go
for a leisurely Sunday drive and has time to water her flowers. You won't
have time to think while she does. LOL!
NQ
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