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Old 06-27-2013, 06:01 PM   #115 (permalink)
oil pan 4
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Judging by your temperature reports, I'd skip any front end coverage, unless the headlights are recessed. You could add an airdam that would reduce engine bay pressure and improve airflow through the rad. That's a good thing.
I have been putting off installing an air dam for a long time. Its one of the solutions to fixing the running hot while going up hill in 100'F+ temperatures.

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Wheel skirts at the rear. The wheelwells on the Sub are gigantic, big whirling air buckets, there's a lot of improvement to be had there. And almost any kind of bellypan will be good for you.
I have some rust over the wheel wells. When I repair it I was going to stretch the body lower over the wheels a little bit.
I don't really care for belly pans. It seems an air dam and side skirts give about 75% of the benifet of a belly pan will see for about 10% of the work and materials.
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