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Mar 12, 2006 | 04:39 PM

blackhawk J

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Is the plastic necessary?

Is the plastic shield in front of the AC and radiator necessary, can I take that out completely when I carve out the bottom of the air filter housing to get more air flow?

Mar 12, 2006 | 05:13 PM

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I don't think it would be worth it. Most people on here would probably tell you to stay away from the free air mod the way it is.

Mar 12, 2006 | 05:49 PM

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If you mean the piece that seems to scrape on the ground when go thru a dip, yes that is needed, if you take it off you'll be overheating on the highway

Mar 13, 2006 | 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA

If you mean the piece that seems to scrape on the ground when go thru a dip, yes that is needed, if you take it off you'll be overheating on the highway

I dont think he is talking about the air dam, I think he is talking about one of the plastic pieces that 'blocks' air from going into the lid.

Mar 13, 2006 | 01:41 AM

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i did the free ram air mod, waste of time in my opinion....all it does is get the bottom of the filter dirty.

Mar 14, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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that piece kinda helps make air flow through the radiator. I wouldnt touch it, and i agree the !FRA mod sucks, it's the only free mod that isnt worth wasting time on IMHO

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hondo

that piece kinda helps make air flow through the radiator. I wouldnt touch it, and i agree the !FRA mod sucks, it's the only free mod that isnt worth wasting time on IMHO

agreed