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Originally Posted by redpoint5

I would not run your setup without an accurate engine coolant temperature gauge. The gauge in your dash might show that temps are in the normal range, but "normal" can be a 35 degree swing without any movement of the needle.

My TSX runs the cooling fans at 215 F, but the factory gauge shows no difference at that temperature as 180 F.

Running the cooling fan will negate the benefit of blocking the grill. Find some way to either accurately monitor coolant temps, or notify you when cooling fans engage.

Seems 3 position temp gauges (cold - normal - screwed) are becoming more and more popular. Lucky for me, the gauge on the Satty is a real gauge that rises and falls with the engine temp. Good advice though for people with newer cars...sure would be scary to experiment with "half-truth" data on display

First I need to make sure the block will net better MPG. The cardboard is literally just thrown onto the front of the car and taped down. If I get better MPG out the block, I'll do it much better, cleaner and with better materials.