[pipervette]

Any of you guys know if the after market front spoilers or splitters really divert airflow up to the radiator in any effective manner? It got record hot here in LA and the car's running a tad higher than the norm. Anyone got one installed and have seen lower temps?

 

[6880 Mike]

The stock spoiler will route air into the radiator.

:thumbsup:

 

[Show]

I think that they would.I built my own but the principal is the same.It knocked off over 20 deg on the highway.:thumbsup:

 

[84rzv500r]

Mine works really well but It's not for every body...

4" bailer flat rubber belt with an aluminum stiffener rib...

< 2 inches from the road

 

[big2bird]

Any of you guys know if the after market front spoilers or splitters really divert airflow up to the radiator in any effective manner? It got record hot here in LA and the car's running a tad higher than the norm. Anyone got one installed and have seen lower temps?

Check the foam seals that go between the shroud and radiator. Alot of overheating can be attributed to these deteriorated/missing.
The spoiler is necessary for cooling at speed, but at stop and go do little.

 

[Qwik502]

Air scoop

I made an air scoop for my 78 SA that works great at highway speeds...this was made from a Rubbermaid dust pan,using existing valance bolts...results were about 5 degree cooler temps...

Did this after extending spoiler 2" deeper...

Rich

 

[huk_finn]

I made an air scoop for my 78 SA that works great at highway speeds...this was made from a Rubbermaid dust pan,using existing valance bolts...results were about 5 degree cooler temps...

Rich

pretty good idea there

 

[JPhil]

Here's my extension made from an EPDM rubber roof membrane reinforcement pad. I did it to reduce airflow under the car, not really for cooling purposes.

John

 

[redvetracr]

you wouldn`t think that little factory spoiler would make a difference but it does.....I have the three cooling holes sealed on my racer (no overheating problems) but adding the little spoiler made a huge difference for top speed stability.
...redvetracr

 

[yellow73sb]

Here's my extension made from an EPDM rubber roof membrane reinforcement pad. I did it to reduce airflow under the car, not really for cooling purposes.

John

I've been wanting to make one of those. I'll have to ask my dad where to get the rubber membrane at. Although my stock spoiler rubs just going from the driveway to the street. The rubber will bend atleast

 

[yellow73sb]

you wouldn`t think that little factory spoiler would make a difference but it does.....I have the three cooling holes sealed on my racer (no overheating problems) but adding the little spoiler made a huge difference for top speed stability.
...redvetracr

Cooling holes on the valance or or the front bumper area?

 

[redvetracr]

Cooling holes on the valance or or the front bumper area?

my car is a 69 so underneath...