A few day ago the forum discussed the parts numbers and the installation of a Saturn air deflector (Part # 21031161) on an Avanti.
I just finished the installation on my 83 and used a couple of tips posted by Gunslinger.
I used a 1" X 1/8" flat bar to span from end mounting hole to end mounting hole and installed it in the bottom of the radiator frame with 1/4" bolts.
After the install, I was not happy with the look as the deflector is about 6" wider than the radiator frame and just doesn't look right. So I made a couple of filler plates to fill most of the gap and also support the ends of the deflector.
Here's the pictures.
Filler Pieces
Installed
End View
Bob
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Smokin cool Bob ... curious though ... why not use a heat gun to contour it to match the
bottom of the grille opening in the body and move it forward some? Or do you feel that
it draws more air in this location?
Is that the aluminum radiator I see in the lower shot? Were you the one that found it?
Tom
\'63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13\" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17\" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, \'R3\' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires
TomPosted by sbca96
why not use a heat gun to contour it to match the
bottom of the grille opening in the body and move it forward some? Or do you feel that
it draws more air in this location?
I'd like to say I spent a lot of effort and calculation on the install method but in reality, I just didn't think of bending it. I'll see how this works and then possibly modify. I like your Idea.
Cooling is not an issue with the vehicle but I wanted to maximize flow anyway.
The cooling is not a problem due to the radiator you observed. It is aluminum and came from Race parts outlet in Iowa by way of Ebay. Under $200 shipped, american made and fits like a glove. Dimensions are exactly the same as the 83 unit and only had to add a 1 1/2" alum angle to the top and bottom flange to use the Avanti frame and shroud. The car runs 190 F all day (190 thermostat installed) in 85 deg weather with that radiator and Summit Aluminum water pump.
Thanks
Bob
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