Finally removed IC shutters

[Oldfart]

These trucks have shutters up front that remain closed quite a bit. To allow for aerodynamics and regulate air temps. On most cases you want continuous air flow through the IC inker that charge cool and make more consistent power. Hence pulling out the shutters at least in front of the IC to allow this.

Even if you upgraded your IC, they still heat soak. This makes a big difference.

What the hell is an IC inker?

 

[K223]

Thanks for posting that, interesting thread I had missed.

‘Fart just grab one and slowly yank it. It will come out LOL

 

[K223]

What the hell is an IC inker?

Thanks ‘Fart. Slip of the old finger.

 

[smurfslayer]

One thing I see that may change by removing the shutters: it’s gong to be easier to hole the CAC with a flung rock or road piece. I think a wire mesh, like the Cox radiator guards for motorcycles would be a nice add on if you’re not running the shutters. It’s not as likely because of the honeycomb grille but it’s still possible. I’d gone years without any issue on a bike but at the urging of some more seasoned riders I picked up the Cox guards for my Duc, then my zx10r. I know the Duc radiator got saved from at least 2 rock strikes because the guard was hit and scuffed pretty bad.

 

[Greg Gobin]

Thanks for posting. I’ve learned a lot from this forum.

 

[MAMiller44]

One thing I see that may change by removing the shutters: it’s gong to be easier to hole the CAC with a flung rock or road piece. I think a wire mesh, like the Cox radiator guards for motorcycles would be a nice add on if you’re not running the shutters. It’s not as likely because of the honeycomb grille but it’s still possible. I’d gone years without any issue on a bike but at the urging of some more seasoned riders I picked up the Cox guards for my Duc, then my zx10r. I know the Duc radiator got saved from at least 2 rock strikes because the guard was hit and scuffed pretty bad.

True that. The R&G one on my last R1 definitely had a few saves. I’m waiting for an SVC IC in the mail right now but if I did a stock location swap down low, I’d be inclined to do something like this.

 

[K223]

One thing I see that may change by removing the shutters: it’s gong to be easier to hole the CAC with a flung rock or road piece. I think a wire mesh, like the Cox radiator guards for motorcycles would be a nice add on if you’re not running the shutters. It’s not as likely because of the honeycomb grille but it’s still possible. I’d gone years without any issue on a bike but at the urging of some more seasoned riders I picked up the Cox guards for my Duc, then my zx10r. I know the Duc radiator got saved from at least 2 rock strikes because the guard was hit and scuffed pretty bad.

Thats why it’s always best to lead the pack. But there is no escape for the lonely dump truck dropping pebbles way ahead of you.

A mesh protection may be worth a look.

 

[Eric10]

I just pulled the shutters out and left it plugged in. The ecu still thinks they are there. I haven’t had any codes yet