How To Remove the Active Grille Shutters from a RAM 1500
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2018
- The kit seen in this video can be found by contacting Jason here:
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In this video we show how to remove the active grille shutters from a RAM 1500 truck. By removing these shutters you can lower the operating temperature of your vehicle and also make room for an intercooler.
The active grille shutters are designed for fuel efficiency to get the vehicle up to operating temperature sooner. They also improve aerodynamics by closing the shutters while the vehicle is in motion so that air passes over top the vehicle instead of causing resistance by going into the under hood compartment.
Often times performance vehicle will opt to remove the active grille shutters in an effort to increase cooling and lower engine operating temperatures.
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Jason is a good guy. I race with him very often. I’m happy someone is taking some initiative and coming up with ideas for these trucks.
For sure! Me and him went to North Star last month it was a fun night! I still have to post the footage from that day! Almost had this fat girl into the 7s with a canned tune! 👍
I just purchased one from him. Seems like a nice guy. Nice to know not all ram owners are dickheads like I am. Happy racing.
BoostedMotorsports I can’t reach out to him is there another way ? Justin
Since this bracket isn’t available anymore I just used a 1/4” bolt (length doesn’t matter as long as it’s enough to accept enough threads for a washer and nut) and a nylon lock nut/washer. The motor arm has a hard stop built into the housing already so you need to mark where the arm stops on the opposite side. Do this while motor is still connected to the shutter assembly. You can move the motor arm by hand. Once you move the arm to the opposite end of travel, mark the position with a marker. Drill a 1/4 hole and put the bolt through the underside and the nut on the side with the mark. You have to drill the hole in a spot where the arm will hit the nut. Use one of the hex flat spots on the nut to align with the mark you just drew. Tighten it down, but not too tight to compress the plastic housing and break it. The nylon locking nut will prevent it from ever coming loose. Plug it back into the truck (just the motor only and not the whole assembly) and check your work. If all is well you can relocate the motor to wherever you’d like. If you end up getting a CEL use a slightly larger nut. All the motor does is check for resistance of the arm on each side during a certain time frame. Been driving like this for months and no CEL.
**This is all assuming you have a property working shutter motor**
Good luck with your trucks/cars!
Just ordered my AGS delete kit from Jason. Great video!!!
Thanks man!!!
Did you pm Jason ? I can’t seem to get in contact with him
Is this kit available for a 2016 chryslwr 200 ?
2016 chrysler 200 kit avaliable ?
I did a delete for my shutters, but it was different. Basically I removed the grille in the same manner, removed the shutters. Then once I had it out, I popped the plastic clip that holds all the shutters down, and just removed the inner shutters, leaving the top one and bottom one. Closed that plastic retainer that holds the shutters in place, and plugged it back in. With me still having one shutter on top and bottom, it actually is still working as it should. Just with less of them. No engine light either, so I just thought I'd give people an alternate option. Not trying to steal his thunder, but all in all, we achieved the same goal. Only mine required a lot less work and no drilling
was thinking of doing it this method.. still no check engine light?
@@Ajliscious nope, no engine light since I left 3 pairs still in there to operate normal.
@@vancejensen6036 you left 3 in? not just outer 2?
@@vancejensen6036 you left 3 in? not just outer 2?
@@vancejensen6036 you left 3 in? not just outer 2?
Great video brother!!
Thanks this really helps!
No problem Scott glad you enjoyed the video 💪
Easy to install his kit. I also installed an additional transmission cooler just in case. But apparently the transmission heater is still keeping it hotter than I would like. Air temp today is in the 90s and the trans temp is about 220. Not sure if trans heater should be bypassed. It seems as though the trans manufacturer wants this thing to run very warm. If it weren't for the trans temperature I'd love this truck.
I just popped off all but one or two and it worked out for me
I end it up removing them too, since I'm using raptorliner to do grill, bumpers and sides i thought mind as well... Used some steel i had laying around the house, a few screws..done deal !
Thanks Washington for making manufacturers go to this level to squeeze every drop a fuel. We pay for both, engineering/fuel. My guess is the actuator is the same used by alot of companies. I have a 2014 diesel cruze work car with a grill code and the remote start won't work with the light on.
I had no idea these existed. Now I need to find a way to add them to my '04 with a manual control for deep water crossing.
What exactly are you expecting it to do for you in a deep water crossing?
@@taylorgabriel9838 to keep bow wake and splashing water at a minimum under the hood. Similar to why you turn off electric fans.
For anyone that doesn't know these are there for fuel economy by preventing airflow to the cooling module when it's not needed to improve the drag coefficient. Also, you removed all of the cooling seals which are attached to the Grille Shutters so it's possible that you actually made the airflow worse because now the air is able to travel around the cooling module instead of being forced through it.
It is better for him as he needs the inter cooler he is putting in to get as much airflow as it can.
The difference in fuel economy, even at highway speeds, is nearly negligible. And yes, I'm actually an aircraft (DoD) engineer.
All of the shade tree auto engineering experts think they know something the actual engineers never figered out :)
Dumbasses should build their own trucks :)
wascrash This actually answers my question wich was, what’s the point of removing the grill shutters. Thanks.
Omg grille looks good ive been wanting to do the same exact thing except I want the ram logo in the middle and a 20inch light bar inside
Thanks Aaron! I just did that one for fun. I'll be showing a video on the install soon! I'm sticking with my factory grille though 😁
aaronakaerrn I ran a light bar behind my grill similar to his and it dramatically casts shadows on anything in front of you. It may not bother you but it kinda got annoying to me.
Aaron. Where did you mount your light bar behind the grille? Post pics if you can? I mounted mine behind the grille as well. And I have no shadows. Just curious.
Double tap flag co hey I was wondering did you relocate your horns or is the light on the lower half
Mike Toscano hey Mike I have a bull bar from Lund company and that one came with a 20in light bar but what I'm trying to do is add a 20in light bar behind the grill where the factory horns would be and I'm going to relocate the horns to the bumper
I ordered bottom grill inserts on my 04 ram. Do I need to remove plastic piece or just drill it into plastic bumper. Need help parts came in today.
Does your truck run cooler down the road with the shutters open ?
I installed the electric cooling fan on my truck from your other video but I think I might be burning up the fan motor bearings I know that fans kick on and off but I have mine running full time. I would rather have air flow from driving to cool the radiator and have the fan kick on and off normaly.
How long is the bracket?
I hit a deer tonight and shattered my grill and broke most of these vents in half so that is what led me to this video. I haven't seen a check engine light yet, and my radiator was spared damage. I guess I'll be waiting for the CEL and looking for an inexpensive replacement grill. Thanks for posting this informative video. Do you think that I may be good to go with this plan or that it's just a matter of time before I get a CEL?
The sides of that grill have rubber flaps so when air hits the rad dose not escape to the sides its forces thru the condenser.. sooo remove those plastic shutters then return the body back clip the sides into place
Would you recommend this if I plan to install a Varaaram Intake? Any alternatives to buying or making this part? Don't want to make a fb just to message the guy, especially if he's no longer active on there.
Why do you have to reclock the arm? I guess I missed the reasoning. Would it make the check engine light come on if you dont?
Does this work even if your shutters motor isn't working? As I am trying to do the delete cause my check engine light has come on. I think my actuator isn't going back and forth anymore.
Be sure to update is on how this effects your running temps. In particular the transmission temps is the big one I’m curious about!
I'll definitely make a video on it but so far my engine temps have dropped drastically and my E-Fan barely comes on now. Just FYI the 8 speed transmissions have a thermostat on them and are designed to have a higher operating temperature and won't send the oil to the transmission cooler unless its at a certain temp.
So how does this mod help the truck? Just curious may do it to mine.
BoostedMotorsports
I did not know that about the transmission. It’s weird seeing that tranny temp always running around 190. Just doesn’t seem right but those engineers sure know a lot so who am I to question???
CoolGuystufff, 190 seems a bit high. Mine rarely goes above 183-185. I did see 192 once when towing but otherwise it stays in the 175-185 range.
will your kit work with 2019 mustang?
I'm putting in a 180 degree thermostat. Do I need to do this?
Do you know if that works for a 2014 dodge dart?
Do you know of a kit that can be applied to Delete the Active Grille shutter on Chevy cruze diesel 2015 model?
Do you also have a kit for Chevrolet?
Hey John are you thinking of putting a tailgate assist/damper or whatever you wanna call it on your truck for a smooth opening of the tailgate, I know there's a popular one for $50 but maybe you'll find something cheaper with your skills
Hey Cheten I was thinking of checking one out. The popular DeeZee tailgate assist is only about $24 though which is probably the one I would go with!
I'll give it to you. You're not afraid to tackle anything
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Dónde compras el kit
Hello,
What is the link for this?
I wish I had this to put ON my 1500
Maybe I missed it and someone can help me out, why do I need to put the stopper on? If there's nothing for the peg to make contact with will it throw a code? Just seems like it would be a lot simpler to take out the shutter assembly and just mount the motor back under the hood as shown but without taking cases apart and drilling holes is why im asking.
Need a good link
We have a 2013 ram 1500 big Horn and the part is not there so does it come with it or did they just start using the part
Can you send me the link to that part please?
I don’t see a link… is this still available?
Is this on all rams?
Hello, where do I get this piece of aluminum?
Where can l buy that bracket?
I'd like to see what your stock "sport" grill looks like with the active shutters removed. I too am going to be pro charging my 2014 and on the same page with doing what I can till it all arrives. Just wondered how it will look all empty behind the grill ;) love the channel btw. Everything iv seen you do so far seemes legit and well researched.
Thanks for your support on the channel! Do you mean the honeycomb grille or the slats grille? You can't see much through the slats grille but the Honeycomb grille looks much better now 👍
BoostedMotorsports I was referring to the honeycomb grill. Thanks man.
Where I can get this kit
Where can I get the kit?
I'd like the part he installed, the link goes to a fb, I sent thgat guy a message, but need to make sure he gets it. Doesn't look like he's been on fb lately.
Any help would be great.
@boostedmotorsports hey man I really want to do this to my truck because my engine temperature fluctuates so drastically while driving. Also I believe this is why the coolant gets drained so quickly in the rams. But I'm not sure about buying the metal piece and 2 bolts. If I don't buy it and just keep it plugged into itself without the shutters there's no issues with that right?
By the way I have a ram 2016 1500 big horn 4x4 crew cab and watch literally all your ram videos, I've done several easy mods you posted but when it comes to the more complex I'm a tad hesitant. This shutter mod is where I wanna start
Apparently he doesn't feel the same way about your comments. 🤣 All I know is that hot temperatures are an engines worse enemy. Why would there be a mechanism that stops a radiator from cooling hot ass coolant a v8 produces. Screw the airodynamics. We want cool engine Temps. 🤷🏽♂️I'll probably delete my shutters soon.
what is the point of have the shutters on in the first place and what does it do to the truck once there off
Mine wont open grille dunno why always closed
Any ideas for the chrysler 200 please
LeonardO james mine just broke. There’s 2 options. 1. Pay $450 for a new one or 2. delete the code. I opted for number 2.
Do you have a link to the kit that isn’t Facebook?
I had no idea of this active grill shutters i had my water pump leak on my truck its a 2015 dodge ram i took it to the dealer an got it fixed but my temps are getting up to 225 sumtimes to 230 before it goes back down to 205 idk wat the reason is now that im watching this video i might have sum malfunction on the actuve grill shutters i tried clicking on the link to get this kit but isn’t letting me???
I think the guy stopped making them from reading some of the comments. I'll probably invent my own. 🤔
Tried to contact Jason for the kit. Not getting a response.
Has anyone from Canada ordered the kit?
Mine not open at all hhh and never see any check engine lights in dash anyway i wanna crash mine cus really disappoint me always the engine temp level up and down when goes 140km or more .
Will this fix work on other cars, like a Chrysler 200 with the damn shutter bullshit?
Hi please can l see how to replace my Grille active Air shutter on my Kia Optima hybrid EX
This is a dodge channel..
What is the big advantage of doing this, and will it affect gas mileage or drivability? I live in Arizona and with summer coming I want the engine to stay cooler as much as possible.
Only if your check engine light is on. This tricks the computer
@@jodymeriwether3871 yes I understand that part but what's the advantage of removing the shutters
@@roberthudson117 I live in AZ too. The price is high. And they are cheaply made and farly new. I get it. But mine has been stuck closed on my Altima for months. I havnt had any effects. But if you got the $100 plus I would say replace it or use your warranty.
Where is the link
Where is the link please
Can you make a video on how to take apart the interior to paint / wrap the chrome inside the truck ?
Yeah I might do the center console bezel soon!
Anybody know the dimensions of that metal piece. Please lmk
Just recently got my first ram. What is the gains from disabling the active louvers?
removing them will allow for better airflow through the radiators. paired with a lower temp thermostat you can decrease the engine running temps. this comes at the cost of about 1-2 MPG.
What benefit does this do? I thought the grill shut to allow more aerodynamics and better mpg. Then opened during slow speeds and idle to allow air for cooling.
exactly! I think these guys just love to tinker!
@@patricksnyder3446 hi. When the motor breaks it cost me $160 on rock auto for a new one. Also the engine will run cooler. My thermostat opens at 195. It will be like running a 165 thermostat.
Any change in mpgs after the delete since u gained with the headers?
I haven't noticed any difference. The last video I posted showing my MPG at 65mph was already with these shutters deleted! 😁
BoostedMotorsports just ordered the kit so will be waiting for me when i get home in june along with the same headers.
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I'm picking up my '14 2wd Wed. 1st Ram. Starting off with the Pedal Commander. Only doing bare minimum mods. But my question is will this void extended warranties? I didn't see anything but I'm assuming so.
They can't legally void a warranty just because you made a mod. It's only when the mod causes damage that they can refuse to repair the damage under warranty. Look up "right to repair".
will this work on a 2019 Ram 1500???
I haven't had a chance to look at a 2019 yet but let us know if you do Greg! 👍
So buying that kit from Jason it the ONLY way to get rid of an check engine light ?
doubt its the only way, but it probably is the easiest way.
👍👍👍👍
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No thrown codes???
Like these come on summer. Why u remove this??
Hi Man
Why we need to remove shatter?
Whats benefits
He describes why in the description of the video. Performance and keeping the engine compartment cooler and making room for aftermarket power mods such as an intercooler.
Has anyone took the grill out of 2019 yes iam ready to do mine. I do not want to mess up the grill fasteners.
Hopefully I can start dissecting a 2019 soon! Trying to cover as much ground on this 4th gen for everyone first before documenting that chassis but its definitely on my list!
With any luck you may be able to buy replacement fasteners like on the 4th gen. I have a spare set for my 14 for when I’m absolutely sure I’m not going to take the grill off again lol. So far I have 2 out of 4 clips surviving.
Hi Where I can buy this metal piece please?
The guy that used to do it will ask you for 50$ USD, you mind as well go to a Home depot and buy a piece of steel bar or even aluminum, cut that the same size you need...you shouldn't spend more than 5$
Link does not work for part
Tried the link, no answer.
Boosted, If I install a E-fan and put a 185 thermostat and delete my shutters will the temps still rise to 220 before the e-fan kicks on, I'm trying to avoid a tuner until my factory warranty expires.
Hey Eric I think you would probably be ok except if you are stuck in traffic. If you turn your A/C on though you can get the fan to kick on. My fan barely comes on now though with the shutters deleted.
I contacted the guy for the part to purchase no answer it’s been a week. Anyone else to buy it from?
Hello I need to buy. for a dodge dart 2013 Active grill shutter actuator only, .I live in Georgia. where can I buy or on which website ?help me please.
@Thor Swenson thank you bro
@Thor Swenson but im cant find this
@Thor Swenson okay i try now
@Thor Swenson he have a big price 211$
Nice mod but where I'm at in the mountians of SoCal it'd probably be smart for me just to leave'em on(winter time).
What is the point of grill shutters any way?
Finally a video on how to delete this trash thanks brother
Thanks for the support man! Plenty more on the way 🤙
James people who race their trucks dont care about mpg. This is a performance mod. To each their own. 🤙
That little plastic control arm on the servo (or the servo itself) often fails, resulting in an undriveable vehicle. That alone is a reason to delete this junk.
James S right 😂
What happens if you remove the whole grill shutter set up all together.
What year models have those shutters ?
2013+ but only trucks with a 8 speed transmission. 6 speed trucks dont have it
So 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks don't have these
Note that virtually all Rams have it as of 2018, due to the prevalence of the 8 speed transmission.
What’s the reason you did this ?
Check out this older video I made about it. When you put a lower temp thermostat in your truck for performance these shutters cut off the airflow to try to bring your truck up to around 203*
Also with the procharger intercooler I will need to delete them to make room for that 😎
czcams.com/video/AbqxQUWVrYY/video.html
Makes sense for the procharger but you or a tuner can tune the grille shutters to work right with a different thermostat if not using the procharger setup here.
Hey Jay I've spoke with a few of the very popular tuners for our trucks and they can only disable the shutters they can't tune them to open or close at custom settings. Not with Diablosport at least...
BoostedMotorsports okay good to know I must have misunderstood what was possible. Thanks!
Hey guys I been trying to buy one of these kits from Jason on Facebook but I'm not getting a response from him. Any way someone could get a hold of him?
I think he got banned for awhile but I saw him back online this morning lol
Thanks he got back to me today!
Why would you need to remove this anyways? It helps it stay warm in the winter and less drag on the freeway
Just for performance reasons to keep the engine cooler. You are correct though it definitely helps with what you mentioned!!!
@@BoostedMotorsports Exactly how is it supposed to help with performance considering reducing drag is a performance enhancement in itself? So really your reducing performance and thats about it. Oh and making it take longer for your truck to warm up in the winter, reducing the efficiency of the heater system.
If it's a racecar truck all that doesn't matter. Staying as cool as possible does. And when you add an intercooler you need fresh air flowing through it AT ALL TIMES. 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Can you not just remove the fins?
I need to do this to my Jetta 2015 need to code delete it
Hey what year is your truck and hmm why does it have active shutters?? I live in Canada for 1
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2013+ trucks with the 8 speed transmission come standard with the active grille shutters
ANY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE PLEASE READ. I have 2019 Ram 1500 and the check engine light was on due to failed communication with the shutter system. The first dealer I went to said it was the air dam and replaced it and the harness under warranty, no charge. However, the check engine light came on again within minutes of leaving the dealership. They wanted me to come back for more testing but at my expense or use my aftermarket warranty. They charge $200/hr for labor. I made an appointment with another dealer that charged less and THE FAILURE WAS SIMPLY A BLOWN FUSE.
I’ve reached out to the gentleman to order one still no reply from him.
I just ordered one from him. He was pretty quick with the reply. I'd try again. Maybe he was busy in life at the time like all of us do from time to time.
With 5$ at home depot you could make it yourself..just saying
What's the benefit of removing this?
If you run a lower temp thermostat for performance purposes your temps will stay in check and you can maintain a lower operating temp. Also we will be installing a intercooler for the supercharger so these need to be removed too.
@@BoostedMotorsports what temp does the grill open at?
What's the purpose for doing this ?
More airflow for performance.
@@BoostedMotorsports ty bud, keep up the great work
Why cant I just take it out. Or put it back together.
What is the reason for deleting your active grille shutters.what do they do.
Here you go Rodney! czcams.com/video/70lEkv1g2E4/video.html
Why delete the shutters?
Cooler running engine. More power, less wear and tear.
I got those on my v6... easily make 750km with a tenk without loosing power.. won’t ever take those off, not sure why those would be on a v8..if u buy a v8 i assume you want it to go as a v8 should..
Yeah I even got 27mpg without them which I forgot to mention in the other video where I did the fuel mileage test so who knows how much they really help!
@@BoostedMotorsports after so long from my first comment i'm thinking to take them off as i installed a few mods for speed even having a v6 i don't see why i wouldn't like more air flow to my engine Lol , have you ever thought about just taking that little arm off the sensor ? wouldn't the gear just function as well anyways? that shouldn't throw any code...what you think ?
So there is shutters in there ooooo my 16. And i was told this.
Just wondering WHY you would do this??
Anyway you can send me an email ect for him I dont have a Facebook I would appreciate it!
Why
If your too cool to use Facebook how do you contact “Jason”?
Hey Luke you can probably get a hold of him on his CZcams page too! czcams.com/video/Rf9eiCvb4T8/video.html
BoostedMotorsports it’s on the way. Thanks for the assist!
@@lukepomerleau4653 what's the cost ?
Dodge Ram I think it was $25 shipped. Been running it since, no issues.