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  1. 02-02-2018, 01:43 PM #1
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    Engine Cooling Tin Modification

    Engine cooling tin modification..
    I found a thread on another site that said to trim 1 inch from the center air deflectors, stating that Porsche issued this modificationName: porsche engine tin mod.JPG Views: 427 Size: 28.8 KB
    So, good idea / bad idea?
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  2. 02-02-2018, 03:31 PM #2
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    That is correct, we always do it when encountering old style deflectors.
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    Thanks Ed!
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    Is there a year you can add to this, end or early style?

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  5. 02-03-2018, 10:23 AM #5
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    Not sure, never really bothered to document since it would be obvious, but tend to think it was done starting with 3.0.
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  6. 02-03-2018, 11:33 AM #6
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    Cylinder Deflector Plates

    As Ed suggested, this mod began in the 78 model year.

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    Link to the website where I found this information
    https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...in_cooling.htm
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