OK, so I just brought home my new gem green metallic Super Crew 2013
F 150 ecoboost on 12-24-13 (got a super deal with all the year end offers) best christmas gift ever!

I was looking at the front "smile" or grille of my new F 150 and it has a gaping open space. Yes, I know that needs to be there for airflow for the turbo cooler thing, but I was wondering if anyone has put the lower bumper grille insert in that open space? I was concerned that it could restrict the airflow and cause a problem ? So if anyone has first hand experience as to why or why not a grille would be ok please share.

PS. the brand I was looking to purchase is Carriage Works Billet GRILLE and it is MADE IN USA thank you all and Happy New Years

 

I had a Carriage Works "knock off" grill (first pic). But I recently replaced it with the insert that comes on 2014 Ecoboost F150s (2nd pic).

 

looks good

 

I like the new lower grill better, I'll be heading down to the dealer soon to order one.