Pondering adding NACA ducting to rear deck lid for additional cooling of a radiator.
Already figured out the exhausting of said cooling air. Just don't know it the air off the targa roof would reach ducts or flow over.
stownsen914
Feb 12 2020, 08:31 PM
NACA ducts work best with laminar attached airflow, like on a front hood for example. The rear decklid area on a 914 has turbulent flow due to the dropoff after the roof, so I wouldn't think it's the best place for a NACA unfortunately.
RickS
Feb 12 2020, 08:40 PM
Always thought NACA or something similar in the sides/wings of targa bar, would help direct airflow to the engine.
Good Luck ...he got his claim to with the video....does not respond...I too have a rear mounted oil cooler........
GregAmy
Feb 12 2020, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(stownsen914 @ Feb 12 2020, 09:31 PM)
NACA ducts work best with laminar attached airflow, like on a front hood for example. The rear decklid area on a 914 has turbulent flow due to the dropoff after the roof, so I wouldn't think it's the best place for a NACA unfortunately.
Unless you have laminar flow, NACA is a waste. May as well attach one of those roof scoops from the Baja Bugs.
Mueller
Feb 12 2020, 10:58 PM
Thanks, I was afraid that was a bad idea. They do look cool back there.
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