<VV> Shrouds or No?

[RoboMan91324@aol.com]

Bob,

The heater and defroster questions are obvious but please give us further 
explanation on the "turbo" and "wear" issues.  Why would these be effected by 
missing shrouds?  Would there be additional wear to rings because the cylinders 
never reach "design" temperature with related expansion?  I would imagine that 
getting "on" the turbo a lot would tend to increase the operating temperature 
in various parts of the engine and the missing shrouds would help some of 
these parts.  Is that what you meant?  Would this increased temp aggravate the 
wear issue of the rings because the piston/ring temp would rise even more while 
the cylinder still remains relatively low?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Doc
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In a message dated 12/23/2004 5:21:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
virtualvairs-request@corvair.org writes:

> Message: 11
> From: BobHelt@aol.com
> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:44:03 EST
> Subject: Re: <VV> Shrouds or No?
> To: GYoungwolf@aol.com, virtualvairs@corvair.org
> 
> In a message dated 12/23/04 4:02:49 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
> GYoungwolf@aol.com writes:
> 
> > I am getting ready to re-install a repaired 180 engine in a Corsa 
> convertible for a gentleman in the southern tip of Florida. I am soliciting 
> opinions/experience on whether to re-install the thermostats and lower shrouds? The 
> stats are shot, so I'm trying to save some money if it is a prudent decision. 
> > Thanks,
> > The Carbmeister
> > 
> Just like our national politicians, we avert the question with a different 
> answer and more questions.
> 
> So. Will the customer ever want to have a functional heater? Will he ever 
> want a hot air defroster? Will he be getting "ON" the turbo much? Is he willing 
> to accept a slightly greater engine wear?
> 
> These questions, and their answers, should give you some guidance.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt