I think I like it. The more I look at it and visualize it, it makes a lot of sense. I have a 68 so I'm going to stare at the space and think about it more. Very good idea and great video.
It's functional, and looks good. You didn't get the results that you wanted in the slow cruise, but I still call it a win. And opened my eyes to the gap between the front clip and rad. support on my '57 D100. That hoods almost a foot tall, so a lot of misdirected air.
Kevin - Great video! As I have mentioned before, our Chargers are dressed out VERY similar (512 cubes, Indy Max Wedge Heads, solid roller, EFI, TKX etc.) and my car cools almost identically to yours. At idle mine goes up to about 192-194 then the dual electric fans kick in and it goes back down to 186-187. At highway speed I am down to 182 + or - a degree or two depending on the season. In the Fall or Spring weather it actually goes down almost too much as I probably need to switch from a 160 to a 180 thermostat. However I am VERY interested in this part/shroud as I want to install A/C which will obviously affect my cooling at idle once I install a condenser in front of the radiator. Are these shrouds going to be offered for purchase from WAF Racing? And do you think it would help at idle, or low speeds in 100 degree weather with a condenser and the A/C running?
We have a small Musclecar shop that we moved from Texas to Oklahoma. We work on all Musclecars, although everyone knows we are Mopar fans. I have dealt with MANY cooling issues on GM, Ford and Mopar, and we have found that the more you shroud/insulate and direct as much airflow as you can across the radiator the more effective the cooling system becomes. We sometimes use black foam and cut it to fit between the radiator and core support, and this also helps for low speed and idle cooling conditions.
Great video. After watching this video I made one out of cardboard for my 73 Charger. It made a dramatic difference in the temp.
Thanks for the info.
Glad it helped
I think I like it. The more I look at it and visualize it, it makes a lot of sense. I have a 68 so I'm going to stare at the space and think about it more. Very good idea and great video.
Let us know if you’re interested- we’re thinking about making a short run of these.
@@moparconnection keep us posted on that. I would really consider purchasing.
I'm thinking the panels used on the Daytona, Superbird. Janak in Texas has fiberglass repros.
Yeah that’s pretty much how AMD makes their replacement panels too.
It's functional, and looks good. You didn't get the results that you wanted in the slow cruise, but I still call it a win. And opened my eyes to the gap between the front clip and rad. support on my '57 D100. That hoods almost a foot tall, so a lot of misdirected air.
Agreed 100% and I now have a good spot to put a cold beverage
Kevin - Great video! As I have mentioned before, our Chargers are dressed out VERY similar (512 cubes, Indy Max Wedge Heads, solid roller, EFI, TKX etc.) and my car cools almost identically to yours. At idle mine goes up to about 192-194 then the dual electric fans kick in and it goes back down to 186-187. At highway speed I am down to 182 + or - a degree or two depending on the season. In the Fall or Spring weather it actually goes down almost too much as I probably need to switch from a 160 to a 180 thermostat. However I am VERY interested in this part/shroud as I want to install A/C which will obviously affect my cooling at idle once I install a condenser in front of the radiator. Are these shrouds going to be offered for purchase from WAF Racing? And do you think it would help at idle, or low speeds in 100 degree weather with a condenser and the A/C running?
We’re considering selling some through the magazine - as long as there is some demand.
@@moparconnection - Sounds good. I'll be looking to see if and when it is available.
We have a small Musclecar shop that we moved from Texas to Oklahoma. We work on all Musclecars, although everyone knows we are Mopar fans. I have dealt with MANY cooling issues on GM, Ford and Mopar, and we have found that the more you shroud/insulate and direct as much airflow as you can across the radiator the more effective the cooling system becomes. We sometimes use black foam and cut it to fit between the radiator and core support, and this also helps for low speed and idle cooling conditions.
Wow.. you must never use those Cornwell screwdrivers, mine haven't had the logo on it since about 1988
I got mine back in 2009. They're not very old.
Isn't the hood doing that when it's down?
No, not at all.