DIY - Free cooling system upgrade

[TheBlackBeast]

I've been running this way for close to 50k miles. Car hasn't broke yet (knock on wood)...

[mitsufast]

I would say another thing to consider with this modification is the aerodynamics. The skid plate under area there makes it so air passes under the car instead of going up into the engine bay. I would say however the holes are small and probably wouldn't make enough of a difference to effect MPG.

[Esco]

Ill try this when I get home, cuz I do notice the car runs pretty hot! Sometimes I can smell it when I get out

[Esco]

My question now is, if everybody's car runs cooler after doing this from all the air getting in, would you consider a SRI intake now?

[BravoZero]

Originally Posted by Esco

My question now is, if everybody's car runs cooler after doing this from all the air getting in, would you consider a SRI intake now?

Negative, opening those vents is going to give you slightly cooler temps but not enough to really make a huge difference. It will still get hot as balls under the hood.

[Esco]

Originally Posted by BravoZero

Negative, opening those vents is going to give you slightly cooler temps but not enough to really make a huge difference. It will still get hot as balls under the hood.

Aight thanks! This is why I like this forum, y'all are really helpful

[BravoZero]

Originally Posted by Esco

Aight thanks! This is why I like this forum, y'all are really helpful

No worries, that's what we're here for!

[Mkid]

Has anyone actually proven this yet in any reliable manner? I still question if it is like this by design to allow for a specific flow of air.

[zeRep85]

Originally Posted by MikeW-RRE

The designers put the vents there because that is what is needed to keep the engine cool when you are having too much fun. Then later the VP of Foo-Foo and No Fun comes along and points out the mother-loving bed-wetting sissies will cry about water spots under the hood so they order them blocked them off.

Here in So Cal it rains 4 times a year and you can always pop your hood and dry things off after washing the care. The cool kids yank out the block off plates. I cant speak for the rest of the country that actually has "weather"

Mike W

Mkid, Mike explained it perfectly! ha

Also, lets say you switch to a ebay body kit or any other body kit/front bumper...most these body kits dont have these restrictors, some even have MOARRRR vents...i.e. fq400 kit w/ the intake opening.

[BravoZero]

Can the pictures on the first page be restored? I think they were lost when the site crashed.