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Old 09-09-07, 06:29 PM
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Where does this part go?

Hey, I got this piece for an 83, and I have no idea where it goes (other then somewhere under the radiator). Does someone have a picture of this piece mounted? Thanks.

Old 09-09-07, 06:56 PM
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Is that not just the undertay? Goes under the engine...
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It's a "splash shield" for your engine. It's used to keep road water and puddles from splashing up into the engine compartment. The aft end of the shield (where your gloves are) faces the rear . The front fit's right up underneath and behind the front slotted air dam. If you line it up that way the holes should line up with with anchor nuts (if there still installed.) Hope this helps.
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Its very important. Like the guys said it goes under the radiator area. The top of the pic has holes that match the factory airdam and fender brace bolts. The back center notches slip into the lip on the front crossmember. This part is critical for engine cooling. It keeps the fan from pulling hot air from the radiator in circles back thru it.
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Awesome, thanks a lot guys. I found the mounting holes
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My ones of those is rusted to crap.
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Well dont leave it off. its important.
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Originally Posted by '84-12A-GSL
My ones of those is rusted to crap.
werd... im thinkin about making a fiberglass one next weekend, after my sub-boxes are done
Old 09-09-07, 08:16 PM
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I thought it was more for aerodynamics, keeping the air from rushing up into the engine bay causing drag.
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^it serves many purposes, all listed above. i know it definately helps keep leaves and shiz from gettin in my engine bay and possibly gettin sucked into my carb
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I'm glad my mechanic recognized I was missing one and gave me one of his spares, especially since I only race the car...maybe this will shave a few hundrenths off my lap times. Thanks again guys, and great info.
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