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Grille blocks on the Focus?
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01-22-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
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So, you think this is safe to operate without a good temp gauge? Man, I'm nervous about that!
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Just get a Scangauge if you don't already have one. Its well worth the expense. |
01-22-2012, 06:36 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
same thing - zip ties, or buy the abs solvent glue stuff from Lowes and glue nuts or bolts on.
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01-22-2012, 07:31 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
I cut mine out of some aluminum flashing I had in the pole barn. I didn't even make a template,I just started cutting to shape with scissors. It isn't perfect and I could probably block the top too, but the flashing was handy and easy to work with. It is held on with zip ties. I did paint it black after I had it the way I wanted.
I drilled holes for the ties but a sharp knife cold poke a hole easy enough.
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01-22-2012, 11:36 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
I can't just drop $100 on a SG like it's nothing... Especially when we bring in only 6x that per month, currently.
Well, I guess I'll think about doing this with one of the materials shown.
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01-24-2012, 11:02 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
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I can't just drop $100 on a SG like it's nothing... Especially when we bring in only 6x that per month, currently.
Well, I guess I'll think about doing this with one of the materials shown.
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I just got a ultra-gauge. It's a good bit less then the scan gauge and works as good if not better then the scan gauge...
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34321
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02-15-2012, 09:42 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
Hi uRabbit:
Pics of your block?
Wayne
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02-16-2012, 10:06 PM
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Re: Grille blocks on the Focus?
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Hi uRabbit:
Pics of your block?
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Hey Wayne.
I have not done it.  |
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