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Old 11-28-2006, 11:14 AM
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Quick question on engine covers...

I hear alot of people arguing about removing their engine covers, for instance on the topic of "Spacers" or "Intakes". Whats the big deal about removing engine covers? Do you lose anything by it? I mean c'mon, at the most it takes 2 minutes to put back on..
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:24 AM
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nope there isn't any difference at all in why people do it. some say it keeps the engine cooler and some more air flow but it doesn't really help
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:26 AM
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Matter of personal taste, imho.
I personally don't like that big plastic thing. I like to see what's under the hood (the engine) rather than a big plastic cover.
I run without one and have had no ill effects what-so-ever.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:31 AM
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nope there isn't any difference at all in why people do it. some say it keeps the engine cooler and some more air flow but it doesn't really help
It does keep the engine cooler, but floods the engine bay with more heat in return. not that, that really helps tho. but that is what it does.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:59 AM
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what?

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It does keep the engine cooler, but floods the engine bay with more heat in return. not that, that really helps tho. but that is what it does.
No it doesn't!! Mechanically ther are no benefits of engine covers. haha, who would think a piece of plastic would keep the engine cool? If anything it traps heat in.
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:53 PM
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Matter of personal taste, imho.
I personally don't like that big plastic thing. I like to see what's under the hood (the engine) rather than a big plastic cover.
I run without one and have had no ill effects what-so-ever.

EXACTLY why mine has been off since i got my g lol
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:59 PM
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Just remove it...

 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:45 PM
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apparently its for looks and to decrease sound

removing it wont do anything

check this thread:

https://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction/127190-engine-cover.html

and this one if youd like

https://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction/118241-who-goes-without-engine-cover.html

hope that helps a little
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:51 PM
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Just choose based on looks, because that's the only difference you will ever feel
 
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hmmm, looks naked now without an engine cover
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:53 PM
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it looks how it should look
 
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Old 11-28-2006, 02:54 PM
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I would leave it off if I had a polished plentum of maybe the kenteix manifold
 
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