New radator grille New Post with images

[AA-ron]

Like most I'm sure, during the winter months I look forward to making changes/improvements to my car. This is one I completed last month.
When I finished my car two summers ago, I made a radiator grille out of perforated steel that mounted to opening in the body (like the one offered by Breeze). I liked it, but missed the "open mouth" look. I decided to make a hybrid out of fiberglass and the same perforated steel. Now I feel I've gotten the best of both worlds. Great radiator protection and I got my "open mouth" look back.
I'm sorry for the duplicate post, but I could not get images to load using my laptop-- had to do it from my phone and create a new post.

[AA-ron]

Oh an please ignore all of the dust and water mist marks all over the hood of the car... probably should have atleast wiped it down before the photo.... :)

[MB750]

Could we get a pic of it off the car? That way I'd have a better idea what you built.

I'm asking for ideas because I'm gonna do the same thing shortly.

[Rebostar]

Great upgrade on your inlet screen. Looks really sharp! I made one that attaches to the top and bottom of the radiator and holds in a honeycomb filter to boot. Well done. Oh....and I really enjoyed your You Tube vids too!

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[BEAR-AvHistory]

Mine has held up for 8 or 9 years but took a different approach. Like AA ron I wanted to preserve the open look of the air intake but protect the radiator from damage. Searched around & found that dirt track racers use a thick Nomex honeycomb to protect theirs.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203521&d=1725257711

Material cuts easy when matched to a template of the radiator face. Its an ugly tan but sprayed black with flat heat resistant paint its invisible. Best thing outside of the paint the material is about $30.00.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116644&d=1572034961

Its held in place with 4 zip fasteners.

[MB750]

Mine has held up for 8 or 9 years but took a different approach. Like AA ron I wanted to preserve the open look of the air intake but protect the radiator from damage. Searched around & found that dirt track racers use a thick Nomex honeycomb to protect theirs.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203521&d=1725257711

Material cuts easy when matched to a template of the radiator face. Its an ugly tan but sprayed black with flat heat resistant paint its invisible. Best thing outside of the paint the material is about $30.00.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116644&d=1572034961

Its held in place with 4 zip fasteners.

Could you please share your link for $30 Nomex Honeycomb? The cheapest I could find a piece large enough to cover my radiator is over $100

[Nigel Allen]

Is Nomex known by any other names? Tring to find an Australian source and not getting anywhere.

Cheers,

Nige

[egchewy79]

https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL30158-Honeycomb-Design-Radiator/dp/B006K8IP6M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=137UD656WX672&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9mYAxGkRZ39bq4yekOCjnXeKxYT5xLcR8 KY7-ukCIIM81HCAr9malkH0Nr9oR2YsL6c-GwSzMAY_dW1xl3emTEqJ6__G_syKbIobD3i3fMwvzsFjreYmYA dks9iIOlVs67IVSKBXi4ZSwow0ion10d3e9_DcSw9lOKxxoJdc 0VnD5_xkykKLKDcQWEBhVmjz_XorZQad1_-rPUKgow2Z4Yhlk_D2UBLLQsrZ2fZwUOjFAGeDEvLt5SZzOnZuM t4K3_zKr_IvPRx5ZfnyZfYoxCPyFwYQOFg09lKlfDy7zZQA477 ZZGR0ncXNw18-bOVGk5umT6OUBkz05ngJCZgphLC2a0cTgvC01es8itEtyfE.Ki mtB4WN2OmtZs50ZnyitYy41VfTAxWkyvnuGdfgdEI&dib_tag=se&keywords=nomex+honeycomb&qid=1736252729&sprefix=nomex+honeycomb%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1

$30 on amazon

[Tooth]

Mine has held up for 8 or 9 years but took a different approach. Like AA ron I wanted to preserve the open look of the air intake but protect the radiator from damage. Searched around & found that dirt track racers use a thick Nomex honeycomb to protect theirs.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=203521&d=1725257711

Material cuts easy when matched to a template of the radiator face. Its an ugly tan but sprayed black with flat heat resistant paint its invisible. Best thing outside of the paint the material is about $30.00.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116644&d=1572034961

Its held in place with 4 zip fasteners.

How'd you mount it? I have a piece of this stuff, but haven't gotten to that part of the build yet.
Thanks

[egchewy79]

I just cut mine to fit and stuffed it in there. it's not going anywhere.
you can also google radiator zip ties. These pass through the radiator fins and will hold it secure.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

It will fit as tight as you cut it. I used the radiator ZIP ties but I expect it would be fine without them. They were only a few dollars extra when I bought the Nomex so it seemed like a good idea. Got it from a dirt track supplier.

[Nigel Allen]

https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL30158-Honeycomb-Design-Radiator/dp/B006K8IP6M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=137UD656WX672&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9mYAxGkRZ39bq4yekOCjnXeKxYT5xLcR8 KY7-ukCIIM81HCAr9malkH0Nr9oR2YsL6c-GwSzMAY_dW1xl3emTEqJ6__G_syKbIobD3i3fMwvzsFjreYmYA dks9iIOlVs67IVSKBXi4ZSwow0ion10d3e9_DcSw9lOKxxoJdc 0VnD5_xkykKLKDcQWEBhVmjz_XorZQad1_-rPUKgow2Z4Yhlk_D2UBLLQsrZ2fZwUOjFAGeDEvLt5SZzOnZuM t4K3_zKr_IvPRx5ZfnyZfYoxCPyFwYQOFg09lKlfDy7zZQA477 ZZGR0ncXNw18-bOVGk5umT6OUBkz05ngJCZgphLC2a0cTgvC01es8itEtyfE.Ki mtB4WN2OmtZs50ZnyitYy41VfTAxWkyvnuGdfgdEI&dib_tag=se&keywords=nomex+honeycomb&qid=1736252729&sprefix=nomex+honeycomb%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1

$30 on amazon

Thanks for the lead. Unfortunately, Amazon won't ship this to Australia. A common issue.

Cheers,

Nige.

[Greg K]

Available here in AUS https://motorsportpartsaustralia.com.au/product/allstar-radiator-honeycomb/?srsltid=AfmBOopRTe_GgwGLS3AlktEipRzUUPCdCzOWz2hHc nyQDnfgTH64fLcq


Thanks for the lead. Unfortunately, Amazon won't ship this to Australia. A common issue.

Cheers,

Nige.

[Rebostar]

Thanks for the lead. Unfortunately, Amazon won't ship this to Australia. A common issue.

Cheers,

Nige.

Nigel.
$30 bucks from Summit
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL30158
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[Rebostar]

I got the screen and the nomex from Summit. I made a bracket that attaches to the upper and lower radiator flanges and holds both the screen and nomex in place. Very clean installation.

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[Nigel Allen]

Nigel.
$30 bucks from Summit
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL30158
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Bingo! I'm not sure why I didn't think Summit would stock nomex. I have an account with them. Easy peasy. Thanks, guys.

Nige

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Rebostar

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=208716&d=1730763183

You want to block that big opening at the top to force all the air through the radiator. Breeze sells a part to do the job

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=176541&d=1670519898

[Rebostar]

Rebostar

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=208716&d=1730763183

You want to block that big opening at the top to force all the air through the radiator. Breeze sells a part to do the job

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=176541&d=1670519898

Thanks for the tip. Those pics were just the filter and screen. I got the Breeze upper filler plate. I did not use it as my attachment called for a different fastner spacing. But I copied it and drilled to match my installation.

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[Mikecass4834]

That is exactly what I would like to do on my build, any way you could give some pointers or a how to with that grill or maybe where that mesh came from?

[Rebostar]

That is exactly what I would like to do on my build, any way you could give some pointers or a how to with that grill or maybe where that mesh came from?

Mike, Not sure who your asking, but if it was for me (Rebostar), You can find the entire process in my build thread. The nomex honeycomb and screen came from Summit Racing.
Good luck, and happy trails.