Not just another pretty face

[great white]

Got tired of straightening rad and evap core fins. Also tired or clearing out the gawdawful monster sized hardback beetles and hornets that suicide themselves on the fins as they bend and plug the cores. Thought I'd put something in there to try and deflect a few more away from the tender bits and just kept right on going once I started:

More metal work to follow but mostly shaping and smoothing.

 

[3500GMC]

It's fuctional and it looks good.

Does the state require you to run a front plate?

Ohio does,.. sucks.

 

[schiker]

Looks good but be aware the effective open area is reduced. I worked on an engine enclosure once that we had to cut off our radiator guard (enclosure face) and use a chickewire like material to improve air flow but still protect the radiator some. I like the aftermarket bumper with bigger nostrils that might offset some reduced air flow.

 

[great white]

Looks good but be aware the effective open area is reduced. I worked on an engine enclosure once that we had to cut off our radiator guard (enclosure face) and use a chickewire like material to improve air flow but still protect the radiator some. I like the aftermarket bumper with bigger nostrils that might offset some reduced air flow.

Nope, that's a wire product.

1/2"-3/4" sized holes and welded construction.

Less restriction than chicken wire would be.

Marginal effect on the amount of air passed at worst.

If anything, the concern would be more turbulent air across the wire. Still not a significant concern.

Not an aftermarket bumper either.

I modified the stocker.

It's an ongoing project.

 

[schiker]

You would be surprised if you do the math and did some air flow measurements I bet. The "chicken wire" cover was just an attempt to describe it. It was a factory made by Kubota radiator guard. It was not as heavy as our enclosure which was restricting air flow some. Just enough to cause overheating at max loading for a sustained time.

You will probably be ok but adding stuff in front of the stack can and will reduce air flow.

 

[great white]

You would be surprised if you do the math and did some air flow measurements I bet. The "chicken wire" cover was just an attempt to describe it. It was a factory made by Kubota radiator guard. It was not as heavy as our enclosure which was restricting air flow some. Just enough to cause overheating at max loading for a sustained time.

You will probably be ok but adding stuff in front of the stack can and will reduce air flow.

Hmm, I'll take that bet:

I've tested it with an anemometer and a magnehelic gauge before and after install in the main grill area with the engine at teh same temperatures (to minimize clutch fan variations in air movement).

If there's any difference, it's not noticeable in air speed or pressure differential.

I don't just throw things together. I test, refine and verify.

I'm not your average bear.....

Not trying to be snippy, just stating what was done....