I have some 84 solid decklid vents that I bought when I had an 86 that I am going to use for project.
But now I only have an 88, the struts are moved inward on the 88 so does anyone know if the 84 vents will work on the 88s?

My vents are buried somewhere, I plan to dig them out and check tomorrow, but just curious if anyone knows in the meantime

The strut mounting points moved a little, but I think the bracketry for the vents puts the hold down screws in the same location as the 84-87 cars.

If you use the solid covers, how will hot air get out of the engine compartment?

quote Originally posted by Formula88: If you use the solid covers, how will hot air get out of the engine compartment?

quote Originally posted by Formula88: If you use the solid covers, how will hot air get out of the engine compartment?

Hence the "project" I'm working on

couple of ideas to share for getting the hot air out. i envisioned them actuated with either a dash switch, key-on or thermal switch

The 88 vents are unique, the inboard mounting tabs are wider and have two holes so they will fit the pre-88's.
The 84 solid covers will not attach to the inboard bracket, some fabrication will be needed.

quote Originally posted by wolf63: couple of ideas to share for getting the hot air out. i envisioned them actuated with either a dash switch, key-on or thermal switch

You might as well put something like that on a coolant switch.

quote Originally posted by jmbishop: You might as well put something like that on a coolant switch.

I don't know that'd I'd want it to get that hot. Driving on the highway your fan may never come on because there's enough airflow over the radiator. That would keep the vent closed and not let any hot air out of the engine compartment. I'd want to either have a temp sensor for the engine bay controlling just the vent, or have them open whenever the ignition is on.

Set it up the same as the Porsche--the vent, not the wing. I'm not sure what triggers theirs.

When I ran my 85 with the mustang scoop id the deck lid & 84 solids, it kept under 200. Without the mustang scoop in the deck lid, it would over heat standing still, but stayed cool while driving.