correct way to remove intercooler shutters

[WildtrakBronco]

Information on this eludes me (perhaps my search ability needs refined). Is there a correct way to remove them without triggering any sort of errors from the PCM? I don't have a Forscan but if that's what it takes to make a clean break, I'm willing to get what I need.

I'd love to hear from anyone that has removed theirs and understand any potential pitfalls.

cheers!

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[swooshdave]

Why are you removing them? I had to remove the back ones to install the RC Hidden Winch.

 

[WildtrakBronco]

Why are you removing them? I had to remove the back ones to install the RC Hidden Winch.

Right now I am just gathering information. I do intend to replace my stock plastic bumper and do an intercooler upgrade. So these shutters, and the ability to correctly delete them, may impact som future decisions.

 

[swooshdave]

Right now I am just gathering information. I do intend to replace my stock plastic bumper and do an intercooler upgrade. So these shutters, and the ability to correctly delete them, may impact som future decisions.

Depending on which intercooler I assume the vendor could advise on what to do with the shutters.

 

[WildtrakBronco]

Depending on which intercooler I assume the vendor could advise on what to do with the shutters.

cp-e is the frontrunner in my options at the moment.

 

[swooshdave]

cp-e is the frontrunner in my options at the moment.

I would start with them.

 

[CarGuy]

I've seen other vendors that cannot fit the shutters advise to remove them and zip tie the shutter motor to the intercooler bracket so no codes are thrown.

 

[Basic 2.7]

The CP-E intercooler was designed to keep the factory shutters. You could cut them off and leave the motor/plug in place and that shouldn't store any codes, but I wouldn't bother unless your going with a brand that requires them being removed.

 

[Felix808]

The CP-E intercooler was designed to keep the factory shutters. You could cut them off and leave the motor/plug in place and that shouldn't store any codes...

Yep, you have to keep the motor active. There are also a set of lovers(non-motorized shutters) on the back side I would keep to help with heat soak

 

[Basic 2.7]

Yep, you have to keep the motor active. There are also a set of lovers(non-motorized shutters) on the back side I would keep to help with heat soak

There are no provisions on the CP-E intercooler that allow you to retain the louvers, though.

 

[Bronkers]

Information on this eludes me (perhaps my search ability needs refined). Is there a correct way to remove them without triggering any sort of errors from the PCM? I don't have a Forscan but if that's what it takes to make a clean break, I'm willing to get what I need.

I'd love to hear from anyone that has removed theirs and understand any potential pitfalls.

cheers!

Installed mishimoto high mount IC few months ago

Factory instructions delete both IC shutter and much larger radiator shutter, motors and all, as a result. There is I think just a plug seal, (possibly a jumper though), that they include for at least one of the shutters, which I installed per instructions

I have not had any dash lights or readily visible error messages, or any other related issues since install. Whatever forscan might show I do not know as I don't have an interface.

 

[Felix808]

There are no provisions on the CP-E intercooler that allow you to retain the louvers, though.

There were on the Whipple & it looks like the same design w/ the same results (tech data)

 

[WildtrakBronco]

just want to say I appreciate the information and conversation in this thread. It has me going and researching!

 

[Basic 2.7]

There were on the Whipple & it looks like the same design w/ the same results (tech data)

The designs are different, the Whipple is larger and is positioned differently behind the bumper. If you look at my review of the CP-E intercooler, you can see, in the pictures, that there is no way to mount the louvers onto the intercooler.

 

[Tricky Mike]

I completely deleted mine, motor and all, and have no CEL so that's all I care about. If it's throwing a code it's a secret one.

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