<VV> Oil Coolers

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/3/2006 11:53:43 AM US Mountain Standard Time,  
bryan at skiblack.com writes:

Do you  have data that says the oil is cooler without the side shields?  
The  air doesn't appear to go through the cooler without them, it 
appears to  hit the top and turn to the side.


Well, If you take a 12 plate and look down thru the air passages it will  
become apparent that the air entering the sides has no exit below but must exit  
to the side. That allows the air to enter the engine compartment. The side  
shields essentially block this air from exiting thus reducing the amount of  
total airflow.
Regards,
Bob helt