Is Removing the Sound Plate Under the SC Lid Worth Doing?
For those who have removed the metal sound plate under the supercharger lid, is it worth doing in order to reduce heat soak? I've read that doing so helps, but the tradeoff, if that is a tradeoff, is slightly more supercharger whine. I've read several threads about removing the plate, but none seem to address the heat issue. I did see a video from someone who tracks his car that claims removing it reduces IATs several degrees.
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There's no heatsoak difference. Very slightly more blower whine but it's very subtle.
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In my opinion, the plate is too thin to make a difference other than dampening Sound, if that. I removed mine while installing a catch can. Personally I don’t notice a difference in sound, but I am old and deaf.
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The plate is steel with some sort of coating on it to prevent it affecting the aluminum lid.
It isn't worth your time. Although, when I pulled my lid off, I noticed that one of the bolt posts was chipped from the factory. I will install a blackwing lid eventually. |
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I've run a ScanGuage on my cars for years and one of the things I monitor is IATs (intake temperature). The closer to ambient the better. |
Wasn't worth anything, imho.
Get a foster sound tube instead. |
Picked up A LITTLE more whine and is harmless. I'd do it again.
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Same here. Took mine off when the catch can went in. I figured why not. Did it do anything....I doubt it. But it didn't hurt anything either. |
I did the same, if you want to remove for heatissues, I say go for it, every little bit counts. But if you're going for sound/whine, it's really a waste of time.
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There's a verrrry slight audible difference in SC whine, but definitely not as much as an aftermarket lid. I also had a rotofab as well.
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I feel my CAI gave it more of a noticeable whine than taking off the plate did...not worth removing it if you're looking for "more" whine with a CAI installed.:noidea:
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