Radiator protection

[IMLost]

I use the top of an aquarium. Stainless steel screen with a plastic screen. fits tight and you can pull it out and clean the bugs and debris easily.

[Karl Bebout]

I also use the Nomex screen from Speedway. It comes in tan so I sprayed it with aluminium colored paint. Easily cut to size with HD scissors, installed with industrial Velcro. I did use heavy needle and thread to attach the Velcro to the screen since the hook and loop was stronger than the adhesive on the screen. Takes a minute to remove for cleaning. I did notice a 5° increase in running temperature, in our AZ heat. Well worth it for the peace of mind.

[jeffnolan]

Originally Posted by lomdel

The exposed radiator gets some serious damage over time from small rocks flying into the gaping mouth of our Cobras. What do you Backdraft guys do to protect your radiators besides covering the “hole” with mesh? I want to keep the open appearance...

I’ve put a lot of miles on my Backdraft, on and off the track. The radiator opening is a crap-catcher, for sure, but I have yet to experience anything more than cosmetic damage. If it gets to the point that I can’t look at it anymore or suffer serious damage, I can replace that radiator over an afternoon and for a trivial expense. A lot less complicated and expensive than the radiators on my Porsche that are located behind gaping openings... I have screens to protect the radiators on that car.

FWIW, the best protective strategy for the Cobra radiator is to lead, not follow, any other cars