Paxton install undertray and side shrouds

[TTUhouston]

Did anyone else think these steps were unnecessary to reinstall these 3 pieces or am I the only one? I drove the car without front bumper installed (and these pieces of course) for my first datalog, then put the bumper on quickly to get a few others. Now I am wondering if it is worth the time to put these final 3 pieces in. Anyone else decide to keep these out?

I also have an issue with the fan eating on something I heard today (started when I turn, now whenever fan turns on) that I need to figure out as well so I will be getting back in there I am afraid. Ready to be done with this but at least the Lund tune is getting pretty close...

Thanks in advance.

 

[imeyers302]

Did anyone else think these steps were unnecessary to reinstall these 3 pieces or am I the only one? I drove the car without front bumper installed (and these pieces of course) for my first datalog, then put the bumper on quickly to get a few others. Now I am wondering if it is worth the time to put these final 3 pieces in. Anyone else decide to keep these out?

I also have an issue with the fan eating on something I heard today (started when I turn, now whenever fan turns on) that I need to figure out as well so I will be getting back in there I am afraid. Ready to be done with this but at least the Lund tune is getting pretty close...

Thanks in advance.

Are you talking about the 2 side shrouds on either side of the radiator?

I left those out after installing my procharger been debating trying to put them back in at some point but can't see any reason to. The under tray I just trimmed to allow the bottoms of the tubes to come through.

 

[92fiveohfox]

I left the under tray off for a while. Put it back on bc I was worried about road debris but cars didn't used to come with them so you should be fine running without it. What part of Houston are you in?

 

[TTUhouston]

I am near 290/beltway 8. Lund tune almost done and it is purring nicely...

 

[hirting]

The two side shrouds on either side of the radiator are to help redirect/force air through the radiator . Not having them installed will allow some air to go around instead of through the radiator. That being said, I found the side shrouds to be a hassle to cut and reinstall, so I left them off. I have not noticed any cooling or aero issues at this point. I did cut and reinstall the belly pan for better aerodynamics at higher speeds and to keep debris out.

 

[imeyers302]

The two side shrouds on either side of the radiator are to help redirect/force air through the radiator . Not having them installed will allow some air to go around instead of through the radiator. That being said, I found the side shrouds to be a hassle to cut and reinstall, so I left them off. I have not noticed any cooling or aero issues at this point. I did cut and reinstall the belly pan for better aerodynamics at higher speeds and to keep debris out.

Have not noticed any temp difference either without the radiator side shrouds.

 

[dennisn]

Without the undertray (under the car) the hood can shake pretty good over 100 mph. I'd put that one back on.

 

[TTUhouston]

Thanks for the input! I know what I will do this weekend now.