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Is there a clean way to mount front plate?

Old 12-22-2015, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rancheroracer
The plate mount has four plastic clips that grab on to the vertical bars. I removed the lower ones & that allowed me to slide the plate down. I tried removing it at the track but no noticeable difference in IATs so just leave it on now.
Not a bad idea. Got any pics?
Old 12-23-2015, 01:04 AM
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My XL came with a mounting plate right in the middle, and no gap for cooler. Should I be concerned that the intercooler isn't getting enough air, or is it different for XL models?
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Originally Posted by Knights1025
My XL came with a mounting plate right in the middle, and no gap for cooler. Should I be concerned that the intercooler isn't getting enough air, or is it different for XL models?
My truck is an XL with centre mount. The only reason I am looking to relocate is to allow cleaner airway for future mods. Some says it doesn't affect IATs, but for peace of mind until my mods start ramping up I want to move it.

I would say if you are leaving your truck stock there is absolutely no concern since that is the way that Ford designed it.
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Old 12-23-2015, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by crankinaway
I do not like the idea of blocking air to the intercooler. I would love to have the offset of previous gens but no dice.

Anyone come up with something creative yet?
Makes no difference, both the radiator and inter-cooler have active grill shutters that block off air flow, managed by the computer.
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Originally Posted by crankinaway
Not a bad idea. Got any pics?
I'll get some today.
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Old 12-24-2015, 05:13 PM
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Hope this shows up ok. Btw, As far as I can tell, my shutters haven't closed. I guess conditions haven't got to that point, they may well do it this winter, even here in Kali.



Bottom clips & protrusions cut off.


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Originally Posted by rancheroracer
Hope this shows up ok. Btw, As far as I can tell, my shutters haven't closed. I guess conditions haven't got to that point, they may well do it this winter, even here in Kali.



Bottom clips & protrusions cut off.


Nice thank you. Unleashed Tuning is working on disabling the intercooler shutters only. Apparently they are independent of the radiator.
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There is a connection by the hood latch where one can disconnect them. Easy to do.
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Originally Posted by rancheroracer
There is a connection by the hood latch where one can disconnect them. Easy to do.
hAVEN'T TRIED THAT UT MAY THROW CODE.
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Originally Posted by crankinaway
hAVEN'T TRIED THAT UT MAY THROW CODE.
Yes, when I traced it out I didn't see what would happen since mine seems to always be open.


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