screen for front oil cooler?

[}{arlequin]

what do you guys use for the protective screen of the front mounted cooler? how big, or how small, do the holes have to be? thanks.

[Par911]

what you talkin bout willis?

[}{arlequin]

ok, let me slow down for you....

the.
protective.
mesh.
screen.
that.
goes.
in.
front.
of.
nose.
cooler.
to.
protect.
it.

i need to get one and don't know what type/kind is best to work with. different sizes of mesh screens... airflow vs. protection issue... etc etc.

[Par911]

I'll take photos of mine if you want.......I'll call you later. Remind me.

[jdowty3]

Someone on the board had inserted SS screen in the valance cut out to protect their oil cooler. I think the post said they would sell some cut to fit your needs.

[911pcars]

Pegasus Racing (among other sources) carries stainless steel mesh in a variety of mesh size - very rigid. I wouldn'ot recommend chicken wire or other galvanized mesh since they're more susceptible to a hard rock hit. Avoid perforated designs as the airflow characteristics aren't too great.

Sherwood

[donporfi]

I am using a part of a plastic deck lid grill.

In the picture I was deciding which lights to use (Cibie Tango or Oscar I decided Oscars).

[911teo]

I went to McMaster Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/

You can really get anything you want.

I ordered the following

Plain Steel Standard Grade Woven Wire Cloth 8 X 8 Mesh, .025" Wire Diameter, 36" Width

Cost me less than $10 shipped. So really you can choose different mesh and finish so that you get exactly what you are after.

[911teo]

I just customized an order

Material Type Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Type Type 304
Form Woven Wire Cloth
Square/Rectangle Size .1"
Mesh Per Inch Range Coarse Mesh
Mesh Per Inch (Coarse) 8 x 8
Percentage of Open Area Range 60 - 69
Percentage of Open Area 64.0
Wire Diameter .025"
Grade/Type of Woven Wire Cloth Milling Grade
Shape Sheets

12"x12" = $6.25 each
12"x24" = $12.52 each
36"xcut to length = $6.26 per sq ft

[Cory M]

Thanks or the McMaster-Carr tip, I should've thought to look there. I was ready to order some mesh from Pegasus, it was about $30 for a big piece of mesh but the shipping was over $20 so I didn't order it; I should save a few buck going with McMaster.

[RickM]

I use a custom plastic grill similar to the rear deck equipment and expanded alumium (painted black) behind. Has proven to be very durable and allows quite a bit of air to pass.

[}{arlequin]

thanks guys