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[Sandyman]

Yesterday I did the longest run in my Europa. 300 miles down to Toronto and back. Visit with my daughter who is recovering from chimo, last dose on Friday. Prognosis is good.
Lots of thumbs up on the run. Unusually hot degrees F. Ran on our 100 km. highway keeping up with the other traffic at 120+ mph. Engine temperature hotter than I hoped (holding just under 100 degrees C). One of the original fuses failed in slow traffic when I engaged the rad fan. Replaced with new and all good.
Sandy

[BDA]

Congratulations on your successful run! 120+ mph is VERY impressive!

Congratulations also for your daughter’s good prognosis! I very much hope she’s seen the worst of what must be a terrifying ordeal and she never needs to worry about that again!

[Sandyman]

Typing error. Should have typed 120 kph. She still felt very planted. On the back roads in my hood I have had her up to 160 mph (100 mph.) Not an every day experience.

[BDA]

I see you still have issues choosing kph or mph!   

Still 100 mph is good!

[Bainford]

Congrats Sandyman. There is nothing like road-tripping in a Europa. Glad to hear yours is working well. Cheers.

[Sandyman]

Prototype engine bay air induction scoop ready for testing.

[TurboFource]

Interesting….. being up in “clean” air it should work! Let us know how well.

[BDA]

That looks really nice! Are you planning on hooking up your snorkel to your carbs? Are you going to test the airflow somehow?

[Sandyman]

Hi Buddy BDA, as I have the original stock "small block" engine I don't want to over stress her by increasing the compression ratio. The thought is just reduce the engine bay temperature and slight reduction in air pressure inherent in the Europa design. I wanted to replicate the look of the early air scoops. I don't know how a simpleton like me can test the engine bay temps and pressures without wasted expenses.
Sandy

[BDA]

I don’t think you have to worry about pushing too much air into your carb.

I think you’re right about the engine bay temps. I think the original snorkels were more for providing cooler air to the carbs than to provide pressurized air.

[Sandyman]

BDA, I agree. Took my baby to her first show on Sunday. There was an Elan +2 and 4 other British cars. lots of looks and tec talk. Is it just me or are older pickups this generations '57 Chevy?

[BDA]

It still amazes me how small a Europa is next to other cars! I saw a comparison between a ‘70s vintage 911 and a recent 911 and it grew substantially!

[dakazman]

Sandy , I can’t believe I missed these posts . 😢
   
     I’m glad all is going well with your daughter.  A glimmer of hope helps us thru the day .  I’m glad about the Europa’s performance but more so your daughters.

Dave

[Sandyman]

Thank You for your kind words Dave. Both my daughter and the Europa are doing well. My daughter and her family are hosting a Canada Day party at my place this weekend. I am looking forward to lots of different passengers enjoying the paved  twisty roads around my place. Happy July 4th to all my southern friends.
Sandy

[Sandyman]

Beta testing the engine air scoop. So far reduced engine temperature (about 10 degrees), feels like slightly more power and with the new engine cover vent covers increased cool factor.
Sandy