This question goes to all of the lucky owners of 2013 500's. Does the inlet side of the inter-cooler have a screen to protect the fins against damage from road debris? Have not had the opportunity to inspect and noted increase in size (based upon reports) am am curious as to level of protection. Responses much appreciated. Respect to all. Best regards.
2013 intercooler intake screen
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no it does not
When I get mine I hope the aftermarket makes something, Ill give up a little cooling for protected radiators. I'd like them hardly noticeable thou.
Buy a pair of tweezers and get ready to fish debris out of the radiator fins, don't ask me how I know.
Could you easily put a 2012 grill in if you wanted to or did they change the mounting?
You could- but the '13 has a bunch of duct work for the Intake, aero, and cooling- I wouldnt do it
Thanks to all for thoughtful replies. Would I be correct in the assumption that the inter-cooler water and engine cooling water are separate ? i.e. loss of intercooler water [puncture from road hazard] would not result in loss of engine jacket water ?
regards and respect to all,
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regards and respect to all,
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Correct.
Even the grill on my 2010 does virtually nothing to protect from bugs and debris. I wouldn't worry about the open design to much.
You guys should be just fine with the big openings. I'm sure SVT wouldn't put out something that would get damaged so easily. Plus, the 03/04 Cobras have a huge opening on them and I've heard of no problems from that front. Certainly not on mine.
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I know you will be fine with the opening, I'd just like something for the eyes to focus on other than bugs in the grill.
Keep it clean and nobody will notice
I figgure that the SVT thought that since this car is so bad ass that nothing would be in front of it to begin with - thereby eliminating the possibility of something being sucked in through the front of the vehicle - except a few lucky bugs 
Exactly, the grill is for aesthetics, not protection.
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If you use some prep solvant on a rag and rub the fins lightly with a soft towel it will take off most of the gunk. For those of you that dont have prep solvant you can use brakeclean (non clorinated) or WD40 if you wipe it off good.
If you get in the habit of doing this every time you drive the car nothing will buildup on there.
If you get in the habit of doing this every time you drive the car nothing will buildup on there.
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