Here are some pics of new plates that I made for the front bumper. I switched to a water -> air intercooler so I didnt need the hole for the FMIC so I figured I would plate them all up. Originally I left the oil cooler hole open and fully blocked off the rest. I think keeping the radiator cool on hot days will need some airflow so I made new plates (No pics yet) with a few horizontal slits in them for the two top holes in the bumper. These plates are just mock up plates but the final ones will be perfect fits and will just simply bolt up.

I figured some people may want at least a few of the plates (Most wont want to block the intercooler hole) but I did notice that a few people out there like Al (Dynoflash) use tape to cover thier side holes when racing... these plates look alot better than blue tape

The plates I made are from .032" Aluminum Sheet which is incredibly light (About the same weight as the mesh). I could polish them or paint them any color as well.

Id be happy to make some plates for someone if they want... not sure what the price would be but it wouldnt be much.

http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3495.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3496.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3497.JPG

 

You do realize you need air to your radiator right????Happy overheating

 

what is the point of this mod

i am clueless!

 

The point of the mod is to block off the airflow helping with aerodynamics.

If you read the post you most likely would have seen this:

"I think keeping the radiator cool on hot days will need some airflow so I made new plates (No pics yet) with a few horizontal slits in them for the two top holes in the bumper."

The two grill pieces (To the left / right of the Mitsu Emblem) now have slits in them to allow air to flow into the radiator to keep it cool.

Here is a picture of the type of people I was posting this for:

 

Are you still on stock block??What is the next time you will hit the track and do some 10's??

 

Hopefully within a week or two. I need to figure out my new IC setup first. I would like to get some decent tires and rims before I go out again but I probably wont. Yes I am still on the stock block.

 

Go to dragstrip asap.10's or busted

 

I have the exact same chair thats shown in the background . It's about 25 years old

 

i think u will be starving your radiator, even with a few horizontal slits. maybe these will be good for strictly drag racing, but thats it. i would not recomend these on a daily driver.

 

Trina,

Good idea, but I'd like to see the slotted plates. Where did you put the new IC?

 

Are you sure or pretty sure?

 

listen lets stop bikering about these assinine plates. they are for drag only!!!!!! and if u plan on running the center plate, u better have a air-water intercooler or else u are not going to be running long due to heat soak.

 

I think he's trying to say that since the "Big Dogs" don't run water/air it's pointless for anyone else to.........

 

well, i im sure it will all work fine since your the "keep the evo cool pro" good luck with it and i interested in seeing some times, and if it made a difference.....i guess in theory it should improve it so good luck......

PS: i didnt see the air to water intercooler part.....guess i gotta read more carefully

 

http://www.turbotrix.com/isthebest/p...s/evo2_big.jpg



TurboTrix runs one, and I believe there is somebody else running them..... This thread is still confusing to me as to why somebody like Trina would look for speed from a mod like this.. I suppose I just don't understand Trina's logic, I mean you could also switch to 195 width tires to save rotating weight........

Scorke