Can anyone tell me of a manufacturer who makes a product to block the grill/radiator to keep heat in the engine compartment. Tired of using a cardboard box. I have seen them in the past they are made of black vynil and usually have a zipper in the middle to adjust air flow. I dont know what they are called. Thanks..

 

after a quick google search for "dodge radiator cover" https://www.dodgeparts.com/product_i...oducts_id/1872

 

right on that page they got battery blankets also that might be a good idea to get two of them if you don't have them.

 

Aren't they called winter fronts? Being from the south, I don't use one. at one temp would you need one?

 

Here's a good package that I plan on getting. http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=82208721

 

I havent used one in the past. If your temps dont get below 25 degrees I wouldnt worry about it. Here it can get below zero alot. I use fuel addative to keep the fuel from jelling, I keep my truck inside so I dont need the battery blankets. On real cold days the engine temp can take a long time to get to operating temps, which is why I need one of these. I found the Mopar radiator cover priced under a 100 bucks plus 13 shipping on the net. If anyone is needing one let me know and I will post the link.

 

You can pay $110, ORrrrrr.....you can go to Home Depot, get a piece of plexiglass and spend about an hour of your time......

 

The Plexiglas does look cool and it's relatively cheep but that isn't going to do near a much good as what a cover that goes directly over the radiator and covers the entire thing. If you're looking for functionality you need a true radiator cover.

 

Surpisingly it works pretty well.

Once the temps start dropping into the 30's, 20's, etc., is when I put that on.

What used to take 6-8 miles to get it up to operating temp, only takes 2 - 3.

Sure, it's no where near as efficient as a full radiator cover, but it works okay.

 

Cool, well if my budget doesn't allow me to get the kit I'll look at doing that. It does look pretty sweet. How old it that Plexiglas? I know it likes to discolor over time but yours looks nice and shinny.