360 Spider Stradale " Black Widow "

Considering how much time and effort you've put into this project, which is awesome, have you thought about a challenge grill with wider holes. I believe there is some variance in the size of the holes in the grill- for example, the F50 looks like you can see the engine more clearly. This might dissipate more heat and look great as well.

 

Hi Enrique,

I think additional airflow is a great idea. But one probably needs a very high volume of air in order to be effective. If using a fan at the rear area my natural inclination would be to try and suck hot air out of engine bay and purge to rear or floor of car. The air withdrawn would naturally be replaced by fresh air from somewhere else.

That said, I feel that the greatest potential for additional air is probably a scoop type system towards the front lower engine bay and the opening up of an exhaust facility towards the rear.

If one had a couple of vent pipes down low feeding cool air directly to the manifolds for example and free flowing exhaust capability one would probably move many multiples of that fan's capability.

Perhaps the CS grill is sufficient for exhaust purposes? If so, some ducting from below with a little air scoop fashioned might deliver a better result? Granted it would not work while car was stationery but I think it would flow much more air volume once moving.

Greg.

 

Hi Enrique

off topic sorry, but did you ever make the exhaust bypass modification and cure the butterfly rattle ?

 

Thinking about it, I feel extract would be more effective. The two vent openings near the rear wheels feed air to the engine compartment area so there's already positive pressure that's trying to escape using whatever method and route it can find. Trying to "push" more air into the engine area with a fan will, I feel, be a lot less effective than trying to assist it's exit.

I note also that you're contemplating something with the air box so maybe that's influencing your thinking?

Anyway, you can probably reverse the fan with ease and try it out both ways. You'll need to get some of those temperature recording strips that Stef was using in his Capristo thread. You know we want data!

Look forward to your further developments.

 

Where is this car lately?

 

You did a great job with this car. It is the best looking, coolest 360 I've ever seen. I'm green with envy (but in a friendly way). I hope you enjoy it and wish you lots of luck with it.

 

I'm sorry that your schedule is so hectic that you can't enjoy it. I am looking forward to seeing a new video of the car someday soon.

 

From the pictures of the interior it looks like the (rubber?) flooring is over the standard floor? Just curious, did you remove the sound deadening from the floor of the spider or not go this far for some reason?

 

We have black widows here in Southern California, but I have never seen one with Italian colors as a racing stripe. A cool logo... most def.

 

Come on mate, you know I am scared of spiders !

 

And here i thought it was an Italian variant of the species.

Anyway, you have created a fine, unique, and desirable vehicle. And thanks for sharing your plans and experience with the rest of us.

 

Looking forward to doing this upgrade very soon guys!

 

It IS the best!!!

 

Enrique:

AWESOME.

Please show me how you do that bark in a 3-pedal? Do you release the gear to neutral - then gas up - then ...?

Thanks

 

YES, MASTER. I am not worthy. PLEASE TEACH. Grass Hopper is waiting