Right side radiator fan cover

[Utah Geezer]

Just bought my RT Limited and don't care for the two holes on the right side where I am guessing the radiator fan vent out of. Are there any issues with covering it with a more decorative honeycomb cut out aluminum cover. Just worry a little that it may restrict the air flow and cause over heating. I have seen a few nice covers looking like honeycomb and/or spiderwebs that cover that area and still let some air flow. What do you think?

 

[spyder3]

Just bought my RT Limited and don't care for the two holes on the right side where I am guessing the radiator fan vent out of. Are there any issues with covering it with a more decorative honeycomb cut out aluminum cover. Just worry a little that it may restrict the air flow and cause over heating. I have seen a few nice covers looking like honeycomb and/or spiderwebs that cover that area and still let some air flow. What do you think?

Check out spyderpops site. A lot of us actually block that off to avoid a hot leg and foot. Then take off the bottom panel(underneath) for the hot air to escape.

almost forgot! :congrats: on your new :spyder2:

 

[NancysToy]

ESI or Custom Dynamics, KewlMetal, and SpyderPops all sell perforated decorative covers.

 

[cjackg]

There is a huge amount of discussion on this issue, and some of it very current. Search and you will find, but here is one link
After a while you may be more concerned about the heat than the looks!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39444-block-off-plate-Is-it-just-me

 

[Boriken]

:welcome: like you I have thought about covering that opening but have yet to decide what to use.

 

[gelaw]

I decided to cover mine. I chose the spyderpops option: the radiator block-off plate. I also added his stainless steel grille covers for left and right. Looks nice, and you can easily remove the block- off plate at anytime if you wish.

An alternative is just to use a decorative plate (like the grille covers) to improve the looks without blocking the airflow.


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