Anyone GoPro their active shutters yet?
07-23-2016, 09:01 PM
#41
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07-23-2016, 11:11 PM
#42
A gimmick nobody notices but which adds complexity and costs while apparently not delivering any mpg benefits - surely Ford would add that...
07-23-2016, 11:13 PM
#43
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07-24-2016, 01:12 AM
#44
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So I could not figure out a way to safely mount the gopro using the mounts I had to be able to see the radiator shutters. The whole thing is surrounded on the inside by shields. But I did notice (and never realized before) that there are also shutters on the intercooler. So I clamped the camera to the inside of the bottom grill opening just to the right of the license plate. The truck was cold (although it was already 80 degrees at 10am today). Then I drove about 5 minutes – a couple of minutes through my neighborhood and then out to a main street where I got it up to about 55 probably. The intercooler shutters open on demand pretty much in sync with the turbos. I don’t know what the main shutters were doing at the time, but I have access to another camera and if I can figure out a way to mount the camera to the upper part I ‘ll do another video. This isn’t edited at all and I tried to do some narration but it is hard to hear – I had the wrong back on the camera. Next time I’ll put the open back on. Sorry about that! Enjoy! Video Link: https://youtu.be/eJtoq7lLIFg
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BStrummin (07-25-2016)
07-24-2016, 04:34 AM
#45
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Active shutters have been in use for years since the 1940s on heavy duty trucks to help control engine temps. also used on aircraft reciprocating engines to control temps and aerodynamics [cowl flaps] So its just finding its way into light truck and car mkt. as a way to help meet ever tighter government regulation.
07-25-2016, 11:15 AM
#46
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So I could not figure out a way to safely mount the gopro using the mounts I had to be able to see the radiator shutters. The whole thing is surrounded on the inside by shields. But I did notice (and never realized before) that there are also shutters on the intercooler. So I clamped the camera to the inside of the bottom grill opening just to the right of the license plate. The truck was cold (although it was already 80 degrees at 10am today). Then I drove about 5 minutes – a couple of minutes through my neighborhood and then out to a main street where I got it up to about 55 probably. The intercooler shutters open on demand pretty much in sync with the turbos. I don’t know what the main shutters were doing at the time, but I have access to another camera and if I can figure out a way to mount the camera to the upper part I ‘ll do another video.
This isn’t edited at all and I tried to do some narration but it is hard to hear – I had the wrong back on the camera. Next time I’ll put the open back on. Sorry about that!
Enjoy!
f150 active shutter - YouTube
This isn’t edited at all and I tried to do some narration but it is hard to hear – I had the wrong back on the camera. Next time I’ll put the open back on. Sorry about that!
Enjoy!
f150 active shutter - YouTube
Interesting how on last gen f150's with the ecoboost. Dealers were threatening to not warranty issues if you even had a small grille in the intercooler opening. Now, it looks like the shutters were closed almost the entire time except at WOT.
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07-25-2016, 03:27 PM
#47
Love Turbo V6 & Coyote V8
Edit: just saw the video and there is shutters on the lower intercooler
Last edited by Syclone Rob; 07-25-2016 at 03:34 PM.
07-25-2016, 04:02 PM
#49
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guys one reason for it... Ecoboost engines
The intercooler for years reeked havoc on the previous gen because the IC was open right there at the bottom, just like a diesel... but unlike a diesel, it wasn't as big and the condensation would sometimes get sucked in, causing a limp situation.
Ford then tried fixing this throughout the years by adding shields to make the IC way less effective, and then decided: lets relocate it where it can be "hotter" meanwhile use louvers to adjust the air flow to get it hotter faster, to prevent this condensation issue.
we guys on the other hand are stuck drilling our intercooler to blow out this oil/water soup.
The intercooler for years reeked havoc on the previous gen because the IC was open right there at the bottom, just like a diesel... but unlike a diesel, it wasn't as big and the condensation would sometimes get sucked in, causing a limp situation.
Ford then tried fixing this throughout the years by adding shields to make the IC way less effective, and then decided: lets relocate it where it can be "hotter" meanwhile use louvers to adjust the air flow to get it hotter faster, to prevent this condensation issue.
we guys on the other hand are stuck drilling our intercooler to blow out this oil/water soup.
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Johnny_bravo00 (07-25-2016)
07-25-2016, 04:37 PM
#50
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That is weird for them to shut off cool air to the intercooler, that just goes against all theory of having cool air to cool your boost charge at all times, and for it to only open at WOT. That is the first thing I would do is disconnect that plug for the lower louvers if you can.