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Old 09-18-2015, 10:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
puddleglum
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As for mods, with winter coming I suggest you focus on keeping it warm. If you don't have a block heater, install one and use it at anything below about 35-40F. Temro makes one for it (don't know the number but you can google it) but I can't tell you exactly where it mounts on the v6. IIRC both engines take the same block heater and it is a dry fit so super easy to install. You might be able still get one from a Canadian dealer, not sure. Also, do a grill block and possibly consider a front belly pan. It will keep the engine bay warmer and help with Aero as well. I run my upper grill block all year around and have a full belly pan. In winter I keep part of the lower grill covered as well, but I watch the temps pretty close. I totally deleted the roof rails on mine. It won't pay for itself ( the cross bars are the big air drag) but it makes the car feel lower when sweeping the snow off and I think it looks better.
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