Grille removal to improve air flow into the engine

[Venezuela_Z28]

Guys,

I've been wondering about removing the grille (or whatever you call the black thing where the bow tie-license plate goes in the front) as well as the fog lights. The whole idea is to increase airfow into the engine bay. Potential improvements:

1. Cooler engine (specially in low speed traffic)
2. Cooler air intake
3. More flow into the air intake

Has anybody try this? Has it worked? Please, if you have any pictures, how-to guide, experiences,etc, etc, etc it will be highly appreciated.

I've been looking for some front fascia body kits but they are way too ricey (no offense intended!!! lol!) and way too costly. Anyway, I love the looks of my car.

Cheers

[lola m anderson]

ya know, my betterhalf has mentioned that a couple of times to see what effect it would have. does not know what it would look like, and is not aware of aftermarket stuff that would look nice,

[Venezuela_Z28]

thanks to both of your halfs for the response...

[Venezuela_Z28]

I found this mod that seems to be quite interesting and enhanced by putting some screen to prevent debris from the road to get into the engine bay.

Check it out:

http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/ramair/ramair.htm

[silva96]

How about a BILLET grille from RK sport to cover that baby up
I got one the MUSTANGS have the same problem i see alot of people out here in NY takin out there grilles

[Spinner]

I have no grille or fogs on my Z and infrared temp gun says without fogs, cylinder head temps dropped on average of 4 degrees celsuis each. I'm gonna pop a grille in to cover the open fog holes.