Lol, it is all in fun. The internet is all about having a good time and learning for me. I had fun in that thread and I am glad to see we can get along after the internet battle

As for maxcichon, he should not call anyone an @sshole. For example, he bashed my old car for no reason when I posted up a thread on it to show people here some of the old work I had done so his comment is like the pot calling the kettle black.

 

I just read this whole thread. That's 8 minutes I could have used more wisely.

 

that grille is not free unless you borrow it and don't return it ,, this mod is free just 10 min work on your part. going to the track wed 5/ 14 will let you know if it helps. jim

 

Two points to consider:

1. I didn't bash anyones car. I was trying to point out that this is a Crossfire forum. What really got to me was posting 3 linear feet of photos and magazine articles about a car that doesn't really belong here. I can't bash anyones car-I don't have the background. And if you'll kindly refer to that thread, it might be noticed that my only reply was that it looked as though you had put in a lot of work. If not an overt compliment, at least it is not damning by faint praise.
2. When 240m3srt poked fun at Jim (amx1397), it came across as extremely abusive and above all racist. Not something I'll ever take lying down. 1/2 of my inlaws are Native American, and I would challenge anyone to find a finer group of folks. Racists are @ssholes. Plain and simple. Youth is many things, but never an excuse.

'Nuff said. I'm willing to let it drop and try to be friends, just lay off the "Last of the Mohicans" crap. Ok?

 

Or as in 'OZ': A couple Munchkins & a few loose Yellow Bricks?

 

Too true! I'm getting the grill just for looks, anyway, but it would be nice to know if something so sweetly cosmetic can actually benefit the car - makes a better story to tell the wife and cafe racers...

I'll be waiting and watching. Sounds like a good argument for ram-induction hood scoops - anybody working up a "shaker" hood deal???

 

Or a Mexican!

 

or a redneck following the nascar circuit

 

just doo it

 

OK> went to the track
the first run with my free mod 7:11 pm 13.39 @ 105,,, temp 81*
( last weeks run 7:32pm temp 79* 13.40 @ 105),,
2 run 8:00 pm temp 79* 13.30 @ 105
( last week temp 79* 8:01 pm 13:40@ 105,,,
third run temp 77* 8:52 pm 13.25 @ 106,,
( last week 8:23 pm temp 78* 13.44 @ 105
so the mod works and works well. I gained ,15 tenths, that is like spending $700.00 or removing about 400lbs from the car in drag racing terms
I will take pic and post them soon. jim

 

Nice. Post the pics soon.

 

here is the pic of this mod.. jim

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=24738

 

not this one

 

I'm considering trying this mod, but also adding small scoops/wind deflectors attached to the intake inlets. First I'm in AZ and don't drive in the rain, what rain. Anything to direct more air into inlets has to help. Please shot holes in this idea before I attempt to fabricate.

 

I had dont an article on this and the cooling gains the motor got, along with the intake airflow.

Woody
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=26709

 

Woody, I am honored you replied. I just straighten the grill in front of the air intakes. Took 30 minute drive and temp guage never got above 1/2, About 75 out right now. I still have the stock intake on car. My second project was to build air deflectors/scoops and attach to intakes. This would direct more air to the intake opennings. Do you think this would make a difference with all other restrictions farther up the intake system?

BTW - Love the work on your hood.

 

Restrictions are all additive, kill one and you gain a bit. All improvements add to the overall operation of a heat engine, breathing is everything, Enjoy the Day. Woody

 

actually I think they are there to prevent stones from damaging your radiator. but they do inhibit flow for sure!

 

A lot of communication issues in that thread, but I think I got it figured out. Might have to try this.