The Ford Barn

Four Lazy C Boss · 05-10-2014, 06:51 AM

Does anyone know if a stone guard has any appreciable effect on cooling? I operate my 1930 Coupe at 6000 feet elevation and above in the summer and don't want to put one on if it is going to make it run significantly hotter. Thanks.

eagle · 05-10-2014, 08:20 AM

Without the stone guard, you have issues with the radiator fins getting bent by stones, hitting birds, etc. That issue is mute with a stone guard. I have one, love the thought of not worrying about a stone sailing through the radiator, plus they look great! Some of the purists will argue the looks great comment, but its my A and I get to decide. (:

Four Lazy C Boss · 05-10-2014, 08:49 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Thanks.

05-10-2014, 06:51 AM	#1
Four Lazy C Boss Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 45	Stone Guard Effect on Cooling Does anyone know if a stone guard has any appreciable effect on cooling? I operate my 1930 Coupe at 6000 feet elevation and above in the summer and don't want to put one on if it is going to make it run significantly hotter. Thanks. __________________ My Motto: IF IT AIN'T BROKE.......FIX IT 'TIL IT IS. FOUR LAZY C BOSS

05-10-2014, 08:20 AM	#2
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,027	Re: Stone Guard Effect on Cooling Without the stone guard, you have issues with the radiator fins getting bent by stones, hitting birds, etc. That issue is mute with a stone guard. I have one, love the thought of not worrying about a stone sailing through the radiator, plus they look great! Some of the purists will argue the looks great comment, but its my A and I get to decide. (:

05-10-2014, 08:49 AM	#3
Four Lazy C Boss Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montana Posts: 45	Re: Stone Guard Effect on Cooling Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks. __________________ My Motto: IF IT AIN'T BROKE.......FIX IT 'TIL IT IS. FOUR LAZY C BOSS