Engine Splash Pans

Conaway2

Conaway2

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I’ve had splash pans on my car since the 1980’s - primarily to keep the engine compartment a bit cleaner. However, I’ve been reading recently that the splash pans also help keep the engine running cooler.

Has anyone actually measured a temperature difference to back this up ? I do not have a temperature gauge on my car.

Thanks - Jim
 
Apropo of nothing, I recently found this photo posted by Dave Lopes in 2010, showing his all-original Fordor and how the pans were mounted at the factory. I've seen folks ask about this occasionally, so wanted to mention it.
 

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I've heard the same about aprons and fan shroud but have no figures. I don't run them and have no trouble normally. The only time mine will overheat is when I'm towing at 50+ mph in ambient mid 30s temps (mid 90s F) and 5.25 X 21 tyres on the car and the 26% mitchell engaged. I don't fuss about it because I know I'm asking a lot anyway. All I have to do is drop out of O/D and lift the foot a bit and the temp comes back. I can't see that engine aprons etc are going to make much difference.
 
I put ‘em on because they belong there, and I like my cars as close to complete and original as safely possible. But I admit they are a pain to remove and install when necessary, like dropping the pan. My engines run cool, but I can’t say that is due to the pans.
 
Most don't fit perfectly as delivered, but after a little bending and tweaking to adjust the fit, they really come on and off very easily.
 
I think the engine pans really 'finish off' the engine compartment. I tapped the holes in the frame so I could install all the bolts from underneath and didn't have to hassle with putting the nuts on.
 
Ruth said:
I think the engine pans really 'finish off' the engine compartment. I tapped the holes in the frame so I could install all the bolts from underneath and didn't have to hassle with putting the nuts on.
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I did similar but rathe than tapping the holes I installed rivnuts. Can remove/install them in minutes. Also, I have what I am lead to understand is an aftermarket oil filler tube with a rather large breather (draft?) tube. I drilled a hole in the engine pan for the breather time to run through so the end is below the pan.
 
I think the main reason for improved cooling would be that the air gets directed more onto the manifold and then pushed out through the bonnet vents?
 
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