Aftermarket Grilles

[06yxl2500]

Thinking about aftermarket grilles but have never had one before. Above everything else, I want functionality so I don't want to have any overheating or any other kind of airflow problem?

 

Is this something to worry about? I noticed in some of the manufacturer's installation guides they say to check your owner's manual for air flow needs.

 

Are certain designs better than others for max airflow?

[punmax]

Don't worry about it.

[Zembonez]

I've had billet grilles on quite a few trucks... never noticed any change in cooling.

[ws6_guy]

no it wont mess with it at all

[Rocco715]

after market grille wont hurt nothin'

[iminaquagmire]

With my billet, I actually saw an increase in airflow. Mine is spaced pretty far apart though and is a cut-out.

[DEV1ST8R]

As long as it's not a solid sheet of metal, it should be good to go.

[y2kz71]

With my billet, I actually saw an increase in airflow. Mine is spaced pretty far apart though and is a cut-out.

 

I have been looking for a cutout grille for my black NNBS....which one did you get?...pics?

[papapump51]

No issues with my temp - Putco Billet punch grill ( cheese grater as Zem would call it ) love it - painted the threads a brackets black you can not see them at all looks sharp to

[iminaquagmire]

With my billet, I actually saw an increase in airflow. Mine is spaced pretty far apart though and is a cut-out.

 

I have been looking for a cutout grille for my black NNBS....which one did you get?...pics?

 

 

 

The black powdercoat Carriage Works billet grille. The fit was perfect and the quality excellent.

 

[Tylerz71]

Ive never had a single problem with mine since the Putco Shadow series I put over my stock grille.

 

Definitely not a factor with an aftermarket grille.

 

But, I do see where the bullet-hole type could restrict flow.