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Old 08-15-2014, 08:40 PM
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Wouldn't you think the plastic engine covers on our cars cause heat retention? Has anybody removed theirs permanently? Thoughts/insight?
 
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Old 08-15-2014, 09:24 PM
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Wouldn't you think the plastic engine covers on our cars cause heat retention? Has anybody removed theirs permanently? Thoughts/insight?


I run my 2005 Monte SS without the engine cover , Never had a problem..




 
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I agree and I too run without an engine cover. I also added an aluminum l26 uim to replace the plastic one.
 
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I dont even have one but when I get one im just going to put it on for show. Not while driving daily.
 
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I'm willing to bet it makes no difference at all.
 
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When I got my Monte it had no engine cover. The Temp ran about half. With my cover my engine temp trends have not change!
 
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Thanx 4 ur input folks. Preciate ur responses.
 
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I doubt it would make a difference with or without it.
 
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