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project trueno · 10-10-2002, 10:21 PM

these were going around in club4ag actually, seems pretty neat, but my question is, do they actually WORK? i'm not looking for a large amount of improvement, but just wanna know if it'll really help direct some air to the radiator......

the piece between the front grille and the radiator

fatredcircle · 10-17-2002, 09:13 AM

they do a litte bit. i have an aluminum one on mine and i'd say it decreased temps by maybe 3 degrees.

however, in conjunction with a dual electric fan, my temps dropped a whopping 10 - 12 degrees.

the radiator shroud is also good if you plan on getting a cf or frp hood. the shroud will prevent air from entering beneath the car and lifting your hood.

nick

DerekDorifto · 10-17-2002, 03:37 PM

A few of us fabricated some this spring and I'll be selling mine because it won't fit over top the front mount intercooler I'm going to use. These are made from sheet aluminum and are rigid, all you need to do is drill a hole for the attachment bolt. I also have a few more unfinished ones that could be made available if anyone else wants one. Email me derek@eol.ca if you are interested.

project trueno · 10-17-2002, 04:21 PM

thanks guys

these CF ones are going around in club4ag for 90 bucks!

i was thinking about making my own, anything to prevent overheating! (never knew it helped keep the hod down too, cool)

wunderboy · 10-17-2002, 05:13 PM

Nick,

What style of fans did you use. I was gonna use fans off an old cavalier but wasnt sure if they would go. Let me know eh. Dorifto, what do you want for one of those shrouds?

fatredcircle · 10-17-2002, 06:38 PM

91 sentra dual electric fan
you shure those are carbon fibre? or they are just wrapped with it?

project trueno · 10-17-2002, 06:49 PM

i think they are made out of CF

but anyway 90 dollars is way too much for me :oops: i'm just going to raid the tech/art rooms in my school, see if theres any interesting material

if you guys can just trace the outline of your shrouds on a piece of paper or cardboard it would be greatly appreciated

DerekDorifto · 10-17-2002, 08:04 PM

25$ Canadian is fine with me, you just need to finish it off by drilling a hole.

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Originally Posted by wunderboy

Nick,

What style of fans did you use. I was gonna use fans off an old cavalier but wasnt sure if they would go. Let me know eh. Dorifto, what do you want for one of those shrouds?

project trueno · 10-17-2002, 09:19 PM

Derek, I'll take one too, aluminum is good, better than other boards i'll find

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goodcookiedrift · 10-18-2002, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by project trueno

Derek, I'll take one too, aluminum is good, better than other boards i'll find

alongvacation@hotmail.com

the aluminum ones are good enough. cf for $90? you're paying roughly $65 more to have the 'look'.

trust me, the aluminum ones weigh nothing.

brent: 91 sentra as my brother stated. dimensionally it fits perfect. its even better if you can find the ones with the plastic shroud. i can send you pictures via email to show you how i made brackets. i thought you gave up on your ae86?

nick

wunderboy · 10-18-2002, 07:55 PM

Nick,

Nope almost though. I will be driving it next week, finally. Ya send me those pic's when you have the time.

thanx bro... Ciao.

project trueno · 10-19-2002, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by goodcookiedrift

brent: 91 sentra as my brother stated. dimensionally it fits perfect. its even better if you can find the ones with the plastic shroud. i can send you pictures via email to show you how i made brackets. i thought you gave up on your ae86?

nick

if you have time could you send those pics to me as well, thanks

alongvacation@hotmail.com