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NeilBlanchard 09-05-2009 09:26 PM

Lancer Evo VIII hood vent
 
Hi,

I see that the (newest?) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII has what appears to be a radiator heat vent in the top of the hood:
http://www.ssip.net/upload/mitsubish...ront-1_124.jpg
http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-conte...icture-107.jpg
While it is not ducted, do you think this either helps the cooling and/or helps the aerodynamics?

QuickLTD 09-05-2009 09:56 PM

That is the previous generation Evo. I think it is to promote better flow through the rad & intercooler (you can see the intercooler in the lower grille) by letting the hot air out. Here is the latest generation http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...a-6_460x0w.jpg

JasonG 09-05-2009 09:57 PM

Looks like cooling vents but for the intercooler not the radiator.

wdb 09-05-2009 10:00 PM

That's pretty far from the newest EVO. :) They vent the hot coming off all of the various radiating thingies in the front of the car: radiator, AC condenser, (huge) intercooler. Dunno what it does for aero dynamics but it can't help but be good for the airflow across all of those gizmos.

alohaspirit 09-05-2009 10:03 PM

i believe this is the current one

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9oU6gOK8Py...BEvolution.jpg

QuickLTD 09-05-2009 10:03 PM

Where does the Turbo sit on that car? Is it inbetween the heat exchangers and engine block? Could be another huge source of heat right there.

QuickLTD 09-05-2009 10:09 PM

ah ha. see theres the heat..

http://www.airpowersystems.com/us_spec/evo/engine.jpg

NeilBlanchard 09-06-2009 01:48 PM

Hi,

It's on the cover of the current Car & Driver, so it can't be that old?

Luxbg 09-06-2009 03:02 PM

The Evo VIII was in production from 2003 through 2005.

anthonye81 09-06-2009 05:27 PM

Do turbochargers generate much heat in themselves? I guess the exhaust gas turning the turbine slows down and sinks more heat into the manifold/turbine assembly, but wouldn't the compressor side of the turbo be reasonably cool?


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