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Originally Posted by ALEX P
Thanks for the replies guys, interesting stuff.
I did also consider putting the holes in the exhaust heat reflector plate (similar to Mikes above) as my silencer is mounted higher than usual but couldn't work out if it would be beneficial or detrimental.
The holes would allow some flow to let hot air out which is clearly a good thing however the reflector plate is there (presumably) to encourage the heat to vent underneath the car instead of potentially in an area where it will then be drawn straight back into the engine bay?
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I'm not aware of the exhaust heat reflector plate on these cars. Would that be the typical sheet metal engine surround or something else?
Radiated heat from the exhaust system isn't healthy for air cooled engines. Here's one method to prevent (more) license plate panel paint from bubbling:
The rolled sheet metal could be continued further over the top to help reflect heat away from the engine. Vent holes in the rear body work (without a path into the engine compartment) also allows hot air to escape from this area.
Sherwood