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Supercharged Heat Problems Try This Mod
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Florida, Hell's Doorstep
Instructor
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From: Frisco TX
ONE_BMF, Thanks for the write Up!!
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Drifting
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From: Florida, Hell's Doorstep
So does Texas and I am going to do this mod. However, the fine is only $10. Of course if you don't have one, it gives the LEO a reason to stop you. Also, there are other places to locate the front plate. I've seen this cool gadget that hides the plate then moves it out and up by the press of a button.
ONE_BMF, Thanks for the write Up!!
ONE_BMF, Thanks for the write Up!!
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Drifting
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From: Tucson AZ
My Kenne Bell used to get well into the 230's coolant temp when it was over 100 degress in AZ (what....6-months out of the year? 
). Everyone said it was air flow restriction to the rad due to the heat exchanger being behind the shroud but I didn't listen. I bought a $700 dewitts rad and it had zero effect on the coolant temp. I did ONE BMF's license mod and relocated my heat exchanger for about $30 worth of hose and I couldn't get the coolant temp to 210 if I tried.
Edit: I DOOO believe I still owe the BMF a beer too......
). Everyone said it was air flow restriction to the rad due to the heat exchanger being behind the shroud but I didn't listen. I bought a $700 dewitts rad and it had zero effect on the coolant temp. I did ONE BMF's license mod and relocated my heat exchanger for about $30 worth of hose and I couldn't get the coolant temp to 210 if I tried.Edit: I DOOO believe I still owe the BMF a beer too......
Drifting
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Melting Slicks
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I do comment if I get a ticket, ill just take the plate back off again after signing it off anyway so if they just need the revenue then I guess they need it and will ticket me.
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Drifting
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From: Florida, Hell's Doorstep
California has the plate law as well and ive been pulled over many times and warned. I tell every officer my intercooler is behind there and I need the airflow for it and the radiator and have never been issued a ticket.
I do comment if I get a ticket, ill just take the plate back off again after signing it off anyway so if they just need the revenue then I guess they need it and will ticket me.
I do comment if I get a ticket, ill just take the plate back off again after signing it off anyway so if they just need the revenue then I guess they need it and will ticket me.
Its a non-moving violation so no points against your license right! Fark Em
Burning Brakes
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From: Waynesville Missouri
I have the hideaway motorized liceseplate mod and it works great the only thing i have found where you can obey the law and still not obstruct airflow to intercooler on my tigershark front end. it wirks great i highly recomend the mod and if you want the link to where you can get one et me know they can be found on the famous web sight of whos nake we can not speak. if you look under this title
CORVETTE 97-09 RETRACTABLE FRONT LICENSE PLATE POWERED and they can be purchased for this much buy it now$142.45. i hope this helps those who are interested. Jason
CORVETTE 97-09 RETRACTABLE FRONT LICENSE PLATE POWERED and they can be purchased for this much buy it now$142.45. i hope this helps those who are interested. Jason
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Florida, Hell's Doorstep
My Kenne Bell used to get well into the 230's coolant temp when it was over 100 degress in AZ (what....6-months out of the year? ). Everyone said it was air flow restriction to the rad due to the heat exchanger being behind the shroud but I didn't listen. I bought a $700 dewitts rad and it had zero effect on the coolant temp. I did ONE BMF's license mod and relocated my heat exchanger for about $30 worth of hose and I couldn't get the coolant temp to 210 if I tried.
Edit: I DOOO believe I still owe the BMF a beer too......
). Everyone said it was air flow restriction to the rad due to the heat exchanger being behind the shroud but I didn't listen. I bought a $700 dewitts rad and it had zero effect on the coolant temp. I did ONE BMF's license mod and relocated my heat exchanger for about $30 worth of hose and I couldn't get the coolant temp to 210 if I tried.Edit: I DOOO believe I still owe the BMF a beer too......
Miller Lite bro 
You ever get to florida look me up ==i'm always thirsty
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Tucson AZ
1) Remove the front bumper cover.
2) Remove heat exchanger
3) Remove or "shave" foam behind bumper cover to accomodate heat exchanger.
4) Brackets that come with KB heat exchanger can be used to mount it in new position. You have to flip/rotate them, it will make sense when you're looking at it.
5) Cut some hose for the new length, or get pre-molded hoses as required.
6) You'll want to do ONE BMF's front license plate mod to adequate air flow to the heat exhanger. I also removed the fog light housings to increase air flow (you don't need them).
7) Say goodbye to high coolant temps!!
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From: Brighton
You are not the first one to say the radiator did nothing. Most of the time it's because changing the radiator is only upgrading the cars ability to cool more. These new cars are "told" what temperature to run at by the ecm, thermostat, and fan controls. Unless you make other changes, as you did with air flow, nothing will happen. It's kind of like doubling the size of your furnace or AC in the house and setting the temperature at 70 degrees. You'll still get 70 degrees, but if you ask for 55 you might actually get there. It's all about capacity.