i have a 2004 rx-8 just installed a lip kit on the car. while i was working on the front bumper i noticed that that honeycone grill on the front was solid. i always thought that it was open like my old f150 to get more air to the engine bay. MY QUESTION IS CAN I DRILL IT OUT SO I CAN GET MORE AIR INTO THE ENGINE BAY AND KEEP MY MOTOR A LIL BIT COOLER THAT WAY?


THANKS JAKE

 

Yes, but there is a metal crash bar behind there, so I dont think there is much meterial you can remove that will improve air flow. If you pull the plasic under panel, you can look in from behind to see if there is anything you can remove.

 

You should be able to drill some of it out. Someone around here took the whole thing off and put some wire mesh there. If air flow is your goal you might consider that.

 

thanks guys im kinda new to this. i just noticed that the other day. my 8 runs at normal temp i was just wondering if possible thanks alot guys

 

Just make sure you have coolant on the engine at all times. You don't need extra air to cool the engine, just coolant is enough to cool it, even on hot and humid days.

 

Why would you say that additional air flow isn't needed? Yet again, you're letting your *** speak for yourself

Watch and this video, Jake. It should be a testament to why: Enduro Challenge

 

uhh ....


time to read up on thermodynamics....

 

it can be done, but in your particular case I wouldn't recommend it

if you do it anyway the basic frame structure needs to be maintained as it provides support for the bottom lip across the large center opening