Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

slit in radiator baffle

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:14 AM
  #1  
Jpr5690's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,806
Likes: 0
Default slit in radiator baffle

i just ordered a new baffle for my radiator beacouse im going back to stock from a fra mod and i was wondering why they purposely put a slit in the rafdiator baffle... when i was under the impression the baffle was to seal off that compartment to force air to flow thru the radiator .....????
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:55 PM
  #2  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default

To make it easier to cutout the FRA
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:00 AM
  #3  
Jpr5690's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,806
Likes: 0
Default

i undid my fra mod ..i figure its kinda a loose loose situation if you have a ws6 hood

you put the fra in and your sucking up hot air while not allowing your radiator to work at its best...

you do a ssra and now your fucked!.. really cuts off alot of air for radiator and tranny coolers this will = +10deg rise in coolant temps in my car ...

i mean i guess its ok for a non ram air car beacouse its good you get air flow to the engine but if you already got ram air or have added it (my case) pull the fra mod and give your cooling system a brake
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 11:18 AM
  #4  
WILWAXU's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,378
Likes: 1
From: League City, TX
Default

I run a WS6 hood, lower airbox on my car with the Whisper ram air (FTRA style). Figure more air is better
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 01:29 PM
  #5  
Jpr5690's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,806
Likes: 0
Default

thats sound logic but what im saying more is not better when to get more than you MIGHT need comes at a price of higher coolant temps.. i mean my car with a 160 thermo and good fan settings hovered in the 190's i was kinda hopeing for 170's..i think now im just gonna try and seal off the ws6 hood to the air box and im hopeing that will flow good
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:48 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE