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  1. Wyomickid

    Do grille inserts affect airflow through the condenser and radiator?

    That's good to know. Jeep could've over designed the cooling system for heavy breathing, or, the thermostat is just open more and the fan's running more. Did you notice the fan running longer after inserts, esp. after shutting off the engine?
  2. Wyomickid

    Do grille inserts affect airflow through the condenser and radiator?

    Maybe a $30 mod could turn into a $300 repair a few years down the road, or worse. That's my concern on a new vehicle.
  3. Wyomickid

    Do grille inserts affect airflow through the condenser and radiator?

    I'm not sure what the 2" and 1.5" refer to, but, on the honeycomb snap-ins, I calculate about a 60% reduction in air inflow area. That is, the 7 stock grill vents are about 180 Sq.in. total area, and with the honeycombs in, the total airflow area is just about 70 Sq.in. (the honeycomb holes are...