Steve Lee <no@spam.com> wrote in
news:sj3540ts9tdu9eutkkgdc4u0nuk1npjvja@4ax.com:

> I've always wanted to use them because we get alot of gravel dumped on
> the roads during the winters and have already found small pebbles
> lodged between the fins of the radiator. Also, my car has a
> relatively hug gap in the lower bumper area and it's big enough for a
> good sized rock to pass through. I'd hate to think what could happen
> enxt if one of those fly through the gap.
>
> But my main concern with grille inserts is that they may restrict the
> air flow to the radiator too much, thus increasing the temperature in
> the cooling system.
>
> I'm looking at Cloud Rider grille inserts with the mesh type. The
> size of the holes can be viewed here,
> http://members.shaw.ca/steve.lee/tmp/
>
> What do you guys think? Are those holes too small and just might
> affect the cooling system operating temp? Thanks for your time and
> courtesy.

Anything you stick in there will decrease the airflow somewhat.
As a general rule;The smaller the holes,the greater the restriction.
(more connecting web blocking airflow.)

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Jim Yanik
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