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miser1 11-20-2022 05:33 PM

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Grill Block
 
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I have not seen a lot of people modifying vans in the group (understandibly) so I wanted to post some of my own test data for others to have access to.

I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Carvan with the 3.6l Pentastar V6. It has 93k miles on it. I just replaced the spark plugs / air filter / engine oil. I took it on a 240 mile trip last weekend and averaged 26.44 mpg per my scanguage 3. The engine temperature hovered around 170 degrees F with outdoor temps in the mid 50's. With this information, it appears I am safe to experiement with grill blocks. For some quick/cheap trials, I purchased some clear vinyl to experiment with. I am going on a simlilar trip this coming weekend, and will update with my results. Pic below for reference.

freebeard 11-20-2022 07:34 PM

Welcome to Ecomodder.

miser1 11-20-2022 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebeard (Post 677055)
Welcome to Ecomodder.

Thank you. I've been lurking off and on since around 2009. I figured it was about time I made a post.

My wife thinks I am crazy, so we will see what the consensus is.

freebeard 11-20-2022 09:28 PM

If you think your wife thinks you're crazy, isn't that a consensus right there?

With me it will depend on how long the boat tail is. :)

Remember Dark Aero?

miser1 11-27-2022 09:50 PM

Update:

With the full upper block, and 60 degree ambient temperature, it ran 180 degrees on the highway. In town in stop and go it got up to 204 degrees. I climbed a very tall mountain and it hit 214 at the peak.

All was good, however the 3 mil vinyl was not strong enough and got shredded by stones on the highway.


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