grille mod with pic.

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Aug 13, 2008 | 07:41 AM

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mrphotoman

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Re: grille mod with pic.

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Originally Posted by Jeep2Xfire

I recently did this and I've noticed that the temp dummy gauge usually sits about halfway between middle mark and the next to middle mark. Usually it was pegged on on the middle once warmed up. I cut every fin and noticed a gain in economy as well. Once I get the NW intake, I guess I should do even better??

Justin

dummy gauge? are you saying it is a fake gauge lol? Also according to your description the temp increased with your grille mod:

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I recently did this and I've noticed that the temp dummy gauge usually sits about halfway between middle mark and the next to middle mark. Usually it was pegged on on the middle once warmed up.

so before the mod: halfway mark
after the mod: past the halfway mark

That does not make sense, did you type it "backwards"?

Aug 13, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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amx1397

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Re: grille mod with pic.

I will see if i can find the test that Mercedes did when they started useing the new wrap around bumpers,

Oct 4, 2008 | 09:40 PM

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beasticles

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Re: grille mod with pic.

sex........................

Oct 5, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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Squirrel Crusher

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Re: grille mod with pic.

Using a flex shaft dremmel tool with a fibered cut off blade works great. Then a wood working round file for the corners and it will look factory. PS.... Don't follow dump trucks!

Oct 5, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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oledoc2u

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Re: grille mod with pic.

I did this some time ago...1 grille for racing, 1 for the road...when the blk grille is on, I'm racing, stock grille for everyday...my temp gauge dropped a needle width with this mod...so it had to help a little...