could this be causing my car to run hot?

[MoonlightGT]

im missing the plastic air deflector at the bottom of the front bumper right under the rad. could this be causing my car to run hot? the old one was all fucked up so i took it off but i never thought it did to much. should i get another one??

 

[warpspeed1414]

Yes it could cause your vehicle to run hot. I would get a new one a put it on.

 

[DropTopPony]

It might be aiding to your cooling issues, that dam does direct air up into the engine are for cooling.

 

[DropTopPony]

And 96's do have a weak cooling system that was upgraded in 97.

 

[96 blue moon]

I also have a 96 GT and I had to take mine off some time ago. I don't have any over heating issues. I like your car dude. it looks just like mine. Nice color and rims!!!!

 

[MoonlightGT]

thanks bro. i love the moonlight blue , its the best!

 

[scarface]

Iwouldnt think that would be the cause...it helps with the airflow, but not enough to make you over heat if it isnt there. I think you may have other issues.

 

[96 blue moon]

I agree with scarface about your overheating issues. My lower air deflector has been off for a couple of years now and I don't have a overheating problem. I think you have a problem somewhere else. Is your electric fans working properly? Man, your car looks just like mine. The same color and rims. Looks great dude.

 

[DFG_magic]

I have no deflector on my 96 Saleen. No cooling issues here. BTW, Moonlight Blue FTMFW!!! :new_year:

 

[vermilion]

id look into your thermostat. and if you have underdrive pullies that "might" be a problem. if i read right the weaker 96 was the coolant crossover in the old npi manifolds. my full recommendations are checking your anti-freeze mixture, thermostat, and all else water pump.. someone else could chime in also. those are my recommendations.

 

[mike97gt]

also maybe try cleaning off the surfaces of your radiator really good.. when my car was overheating it was just the rad was getting all plugged up between the fins.

 

[voidfinger]

are you guys talking about that thing that is like a scrub gaurd? could anyone take a pic of it... i don't remember seeing anything on my 98 like that...