4x light pods causing overheating damage?

[jblc]

I have a 2021 XLT (302A tech), with 2x light pods on either side of the adaptive cruise control radar. I'm concerned about damage due to reduced cooling system effectiveness, if I add an additional 2x pods.

If I add 2x additional pods, the bottom grill section would be almost completely blocked: here's an example image of 4 light pods (product link here).

Can 4x light pods causing overheating damage due to the cooling system not working well, because the intercooler is blocked?
It looks like the intercooler (is that what it is?) is exposed only on the bottom portion of the grill, and that 4x pods + the ACC radar would mostly block air flow. With only 2x pods, it's seems clear that there's enough flow.

Many people put 4x, and they sell kits for 4x...but they're trying to make money
It's not clear how safe this is for the engine; any thoughts appreciated.

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[Frenchy]

In general you should be ok since the intercooler doesnt even sit down there. Does part of the radiator sit there? Yes but those lights shouldn't cause any issues what so ever

 

[AdamHarris]

Folks stuff winches in that hole.

 

[T Bone]

Folks stuff winches in that hole.

arrrrrrr yes they do matey...........lol couldnt resist

 

[Msfitoy]

I have a 2021 XLT (302A tech), with 2x light pods on either side of the adaptive cruise control radar. I'm concerned about damage due to reduced cooling system effectiveness, if I add an additional 2x pods.

If I add 2x additional pods, the bottom grill section would be almost completely blocked: here's an example image of 4 light pods (product link here).

Can 4x light pods causing overheating damage due to the cooling system not working well, because the intercooler is blocked?
It looks like the intercooler (is that what it is?) is exposed only on the bottom portion of the grill, and that 4x pods + the ACC radar would mostly block air flow. With only 2x pods, it's seems clear that there's enough flow.

Many people put 4x, and they sell kits for 4x...but they're trying to make money
It's not clear how safe this is for the engine; any thoughts appreciated.

I have four and temperature gauges show normal for both water and intercooler...no worry...

 

[FoD]

I have four and temperature gauges show normal for both water and intercooler...no worry...

Aren't your lights hosed into the water/cooler systems anyway?

 

[Msfitoy]

Aren't your lights hosed into the water/cooler systems anyway?

Actually, cooling come from the anti-matter heat exchanger...?

 

[FoD]

Actually, cooling come from the anti-matter heat exchanger...?

Ahhh, flux capacitation and juicedratic equations...

 

[jblc]

I have four and temperature gauges show normal for both water and intercooler...no worry...

Thanks. If that's so, I wonder why they need such a large grill opening.
Maybe looks? Or needed if doing heavy towing? Etc.

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