See my photos, the top section of the front grill on my 88 Town Car is blocked off, looks like it was definitely OEM, why would they do this? I did not eyeball measuring and it appears air through this section would reach the radiator? I'm always looking for better cooling where I live....
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1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon - 393 Dart block LS 91mm turbo with 4L80E and 9" 6.24@115 in the 1/8 mile (9's in the 1/4), 4650lbs w driver, AC, Drag n Drive rig 1300hp
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I think there was a thing about the radiator being too much in colder climates so that was used to help the car stay warm in the winter.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
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My 88 and 90 Fords both have something similar. Figured it was an aerodynamics thing. No factual clue, however.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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If it's for cold climates it's gone, if it's aero, might leave it. I think it might be aero, just like air dam prevents so much air from going under the car and creating turbulence and lift hitting all the suspension , oil pan etc... But for my needs might just ax it to get better cooling for my future plans....1984 Mercury Colony Park Wagon - 393 Dart block LS 91mm turbo with 4L80E and 9" 6.24@115 in the 1/8 mile (9's in the 1/4), 4650lbs w driver, AC, Drag n Drive rig 1300hp
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my 86 is blocked in the same way. Never had any issues with it running hot.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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If it is not creating any negative issues, I'd just leave it alone.Originally posted by drhill View PostWhat I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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It’s to mount the neon lights brah.Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/Comment
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The flap is to aid in proper air direction to help cool the a/c and radiator. Similar to having the proper fan shroud.
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