patrickshelby Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 You did not want to have the mesh in front of the heat exchanger also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 You did not want to have the mesh in front of the heat exchanger also? No, I didn't want to change the "open" look entirely to where it did't look like it matched the upper grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I am planning on putting that black mesh inside my open grille and the HE. But, I havent figured out how I want it secured in. The website sells a black rubber strip to frame the mesh, kinda like door trim and uses tie-downs, but Im not sure I want that. There has to be a better way. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Has anyone else installed an Afco dual fan heat exchanger that did the '13 grilles? I just did the h/e today, and the only bad part is that you can see the top of the intercooler pump sticking out. There's no way around it. The pump mounts on the top. When I was wrapping up the install, I hadn't even thought about it until my wife walked in the garage and said, "won't you see that sticking up with the open grille on there?". I stepped back and thought I had a big problem. Fortuntaly I got everything back together and you can see it, but not as bad as I thought. Standing right in front of the car looking down, yes, then you can clearly see the pump. From straight on, you can just see the top of it. I guess when it's all said and done, it's definitely worth it for the added cooling of the h/e. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone with a '13 talking about it that may have done the upgraded h/e. Or maybe, no one has yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I am planning on putting that black mesh inside my open grille and the HE. But, I havent figured out how I want it secured in. The website sells a black rubber strip to frame the mesh, kinda like door trim and uses tie-downs, but Im not sure I want that. There has to be a better way. Suggestions? I bought a bunch of that black rubber trim that I won't use, let me know if you'd like some. I don't think you could secure it to the grille or bumper with ties, but you probably could if you layed the mesh flush with the HE and tied it down to that. Mine won't budge with the rtv holding it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I bought a bunch of that black rubber trim that I won't use, let me know if you'd like some. I don't think you could secure it to the grille or bumper with ties, but you probably could if you layed the mesh flush with the HE and tied it down to that. Mine won't budge with the rtv holding it in. Thanks. I think flush with the HE defeats the purpose as a stone hitting the mesh will also hit the HE. Mounting on the backside of the grille seems best, but how to do it? Is the open grille easily removable? If so, the mesh could probably be hot glued to the back of it. Got any pics of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I didn't take any pics of the back, but I basically just trimmed the mesh allowing about 1/2" on all sides. then I bent the mesh around the opening and used Black RTV to glue it down. The mesh won't sit flush inside the openings unless you trim the grille down a litle as the bottom and sides protrude in more than the top. This was necessary for me anyway for it to fit with the brake ducts. The grille is pretty easy to remove with the bumper off as there are about 8-10 tabs that need released. When I put the brake duct kit in, I post pics of the back of the grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betiwin Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Did most of you guys install the lower brace below the HE that the 2013 comes stock with? Also when you guys talk about trimming is that only if you have a brake duct kit? If not is it just a pop in pop out affair? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I have the brace, but haven't put it on yet. For the lower grille to snap all the way in, the bezel's where the brake ducts attach to the bumper have to be trimmed off or you could do what did and trim some of the grille off. Either way, you need to trim. Many pics in this thread to show you exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Installed the upper today. Didn't have to pull the front clip to do so - only discovered this after unbolting everything and starting to pull the clip. Easy modification. Not going to do the lower at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT1159 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ok so I took the bumper cover off, installed the 13 grills and as I am putting the cover back on I reconnect the side marker and fog lights. So knowing my luck I decided to make sure they both work before I completely reinstall the cover and low and behold the driving lights dont work. Re checked the connection and both are plugged in. Any ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT1159 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 ok forget it. I guess I am a little dumb. I tried starting the car and checking and they work. I never knew they didnt come on when car off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 ok forget it. I guess I am a little dumb. I tried starting the car and checking and they work. I never knew they didnt come on when car off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haynico Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nice! '13 grilles really add to the already awesome front end. How diificult was installation for both top and bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Did you consider putting on screens to protect the radiator and HE now that they are wide open to the road and elements? Here is mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight lines Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I know this is kind of old but figured I'd ask here to keep all the info in one place. Has anybody come to a conclusion on the Ram Air Deflector, wether to keep or remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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