Take it out since cooler air can then flow toward your air filter (if it's an
open element). This was proven by someone already on the list (gotta find that
thread again) and he used temp-tape for all of the tests.
Does it affect the actual cooling of the radiator? No.
- Bernd
>
> > Hey what's that rubber flap for? If I take it out to get better air flow
> > to the filter should I shield something else?
> >
> > Jay
> >
> '00 Black 4.7L Sport Plus
> Soon to be Hotchkissed
>
> > Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 12:57:33 US/Central
> > From: bernd@texas.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Cowl Induction Vs Ram Air Which Better/How?
> >
> > I'm not trying to sway you away from the custom hoods (they DO look good
> > on our trucks) and I did notice a 15 degree drop in underhood temperature
> > from my Cowl Hood. Fortunately, someone else from the list has proven a
> > good way to reduce the intake temp with a intake tube by removing the
> > rubber flap next to the radiator (passenger-side).
> >
> > - - Bernd
> >
>
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