License plate cut out
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License plate cut out
I'm thinking I want to cut out the license plate section of the grill to improve airflow across the intercooler and overall improve airflow. Any reason I shouldn't bother cutting it out?? I am gonna put a grill insert in it's place but I've looked on the backside and there's no supports it's literally just a square in the center.
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Re: License plate cut out
I'm thinking I want to cut out the license plate section of the grill to improve airflow across the intercooler and overall improve airflow. Any reason I shouldn't bother cutting it out?? I am gonna put a grill insert in it's place but I've looked on the backside and there's no supports it's literally just a square in the center.
This is what I did with my fiberglass nose, but it can also be done with a urethane nose. Two aluminum plates and some 3M 8115 panel bond.
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Axle/Gears: MWC 9" 35 spline 3.25 gears
Re: License plate cut out
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Car: 84 Z28, 92 C4 suspension F&R, ABS
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Axle/Gears: DANA 44 IRS, Tru Trac, 3:73 gears
Re: License plate cut out
Yes, even more than the fiberglass would. It needs to be reinforced. Aluminum plates can also be used in the area between the headlights to eliminate the sagging there.
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Transmission: Built 4L80e FTI converter
Axle/Gears: MWC 9" 35 spline 3.25 gears
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