Xprite Grill Causes Engine to Run Hot
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
Xprite Grill Causes Engine to Run Hot
FYI, a friend of mine installed an Xprite Angry Birds grill with mesh insert on his Jeep and noted that his engine fan was running a lot more. So he used Torque Pro to monitor the engine temps, both with the Xprite grill and with the OEM grill. The engine runs about 20-30° hotter with the Xprite grill with inserts. He said he also noted a much reduced level of wind noise--apparently caused by the mesh inserts disrupting the flow of air through the radiator. Here's the product he bought ...
http://www.amazon.com/Xprite-Grille-...V26449Y57NN0Y8
http://www.amazon.com/Xprite-Grille-...V26449Y57NN0Y8
JK Super Freak
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From: Avondale, Arizona
I picked up some plastic inserts from Amazon and noticed that my engine temperature increased a bit afterwards too. It use to max out at 220 degrees, never seen it higher even when wheeling in AZ summers, now it reading as high as 232 sometimes when on the highway. Doesn't stay up there for very long but I'm concerned for when summer come. Xprites inserts seem identical to these ones so just a heads up about those too
http://www.amazon.com/Sunroadway®-Gr...rch_detailpage
http://www.amazon.com/Sunroadway®-Gr...rch_detailpage
Last edited by Croce; May 17, 2016 at 09:05 AM.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Calgary, AB
I have the rugged ridge expanded steel one-piece insert. While the finish doesn't hold up to the winters here (rusted after 3 years) it gives great protection but also much greater airflow than I've seen on any other insert. The angry bird grill does have much smaller slots so i'm not surprised with that either.
JK Newbie
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From: Euless TX
I have the rugged ridge expanded steel one-piece insert. While the finish doesn't hold up to the winters here (rusted after 3 years) it gives great protection but also much greater airflow than I've seen on any other insert. The angry bird grill does have much smaller slots so i'm not surprised with that either.
Yeah got the Amazon sunlu** inserts and yes it does cause it to run hotter! Just had to go through a top engine rebuild (heads,cams,valves,rockers...ect) Due to an over heating issue. Not saying these were the cause but never had any issues until after these installed. 14k on a 2014 should not need a top engine rebuild...just saying
JK Super Freak
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From: Vallejo, CA
Everyone who's anyone knows AngryBirds is passé and PokemonGo is where it's at. Jigglpuff is in QC stage as we speak. / sarcasm.
It's common sense that restricting airflow will increase temps. All these Angry-mono-brow designs reduce airflow by at least 20% if not more. Sure at speed, small openings can ram air by venturi but key word is speed. At 5mph that radiator wants as much surface area open to exchange heat. The fan can't pull air over the top half of radiator because the top half is covered.
It's common sense that restricting airflow will increase temps. All these Angry-mono-brow designs reduce airflow by at least 20% if not more. Sure at speed, small openings can ram air by venturi but key word is speed. At 5mph that radiator wants as much surface area open to exchange heat. The fan can't pull air over the top half of radiator because the top half is covered.