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Old 05-13-13, 05:51 PM
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I was wondering if the cover makes a difference or its just to cover everything up or for show ? I like it better with out it
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Old 05-13-13, 06:13 PM
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it might potentially let a little more heat escape but i honestly think it looks better with it. but thats just my own opinion. we have an ugly motor lol
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You don't really need it. Just to keep it free of dirt.
Old 05-13-13, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmSW20
it might potentially let a little more heat escape but i honestly think it looks better with it. but thats just my own opinion. we have an ugly motor lol
It sounds louder with it off isnt it a good thing if heat escapes would it keep it coller?
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You'll want to get rid of it if you want to release heat, add more noise, and save weight ()..

You'll want to keep it if you want to keep dust out, reduce noise
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
You'll want to get rid of it if you want to release heat, add more noise, and save weight ()..

You'll want to keep it if you want to keep dust out, reduce noise
Noone could of said it any better!!
Old 05-14-13, 12:38 AM
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I would personally keep it, IMO it just looks better and keeps the dust away.
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I would keep it.

I removed mine for a week to see if there was any difference (noise) and I couldnt really notice any
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Originally Posted by bob4256
I would keep it.

I removed mine for a week to see if there was any difference (noise) and I couldnt really notice any
But he likes it better without it. So if there is no difference then it's fine for him.
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took all these panel off make your car lighter and get extra 20HP ....Just joking. You're fine with out those cover.
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Hey, just wanted to let you know that you have the couplers for the intake pipe on the wrong sides, the one with hump should be on the intake box side and the one without the hump should be on the throttle body side

should look like this:

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Old 05-14-13, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DryEye
Hey, just wanted to let you know that you have the couplers for the intake pipe on the wrong sides, the one with hump should be on the intake box side and the one without the hump should be on the throttle body side

should look like this:
Oh wow i thinght they didnt make a difference :0 thank you! Next time ill try reading instructions lol
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It doesn't really matter about the coupler it just allow a little bit of play
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I keep the engine cover on, but removed all of the others. They just get in the way.
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I like to keep factory look. You will be surprised how much dust you can keep out of engine bay with the cover.


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