Modified grill for lower intake temps?

[whatsup62]

I am reading a brand new book called "Ford Mustang 2015 The New Generation" by John Clor and available now at Amazon.

In it it says:
The grille provides an inlet for air that cools the engine. However, allowing air to flow through the engine bay instead of directing it around the sides and over the top of the body increases drag.
Each of Mustang's three available engines gets a unique grille that allows in ONLY as much air as the poweplant needs."

So, cutting more holes in the grille where it is blocked will just increase drag. IMHO, I would leave your grille alone as the engineer's designed it.


Ford Mustang 2015: The New Generation Hardcover – September 15, 2015
by John M. Clor (Aut


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760344426?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I would agree with the engine bay....which applies with a open CAI system. With a closed system however ( stock, AIRAID) I would disagree. That air is funneled into the intake and has no escape other into the motor. Ram air type induction. I can see that not only should maximum air flow provide better IAT temps but also increase performance as the car increases speed.

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[craigsix]

I would agree with the engine bay....which applies with a open CAI system. With a closed system however ( stock, AIRAID) I would disagree. That air is funneled into the intake and has no escape other into the motor. Ram air type induction. I can see that not only should maximum air flow provide better IAT temps but also increase performance as the car increases speed.

i agree i opened up 5 more honeycomb holes. better ram air at speed and i can watch the iats go down much faster now.

 

[Mustm26]

All you guys worry about CAI and your mods. When I drive my stock GT Premium, the CAI reading is usually 5-10 degrees F. over the ambient air. Does anyone here believe 10 degrees F. warmer air makes THAT much difference in performance?

 

[craigsix]

All you guys worry about CAI and your mods. When I drive my stock GT Premium, the CAI reading is usually 5-10 degrees F. over the ambient air. Does anyone here believe 10 degrees F. warmer air makes THAT much difference in performance?

yes when it starts pulling timing.

 

[Walt1120]

Im confused

What are your intake temps with the JLT before drilling out the grille? I have stock intake and mine is never more than ~5 degrees higher than ambient while moving..

I wouldnt be surprised if some of these CAI's have higher IAT's then stock though. You need the airbox to be sealed to the grille opening, no open filters in the engine bay

 

[Mustm26]

Some of those open CAI filters sitting in a shroud most likely pull in heated air from the engine compartment.

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