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08-28-2013, 05:47 PM
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 Drives: 2012 2ss/l99 a6, victory red Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: philadelphia
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v8 engine cover is functional or cosmetic only?
i just took mine off.. i guess it's about 2-3lbs. is it purely cosmetic, or does it help protect anything? wouldnt the engine dissipate heat better with the cover off?
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08-28-2013, 05:49 PM
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Cosmetic only and I can see the heat dissipation improving a bit.
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08-28-2013, 06:12 PM
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Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Marion Tx
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Most assuredly take it off, it is only cosmetic... There is also a cover on the intake plenum that can be removed if so desired, but it will make the valve train a little bit more noisy... It looks like the intake but there is soft foam under it to insulate noise...
If you remove the engine cover and do a heater hose relocate the top of the motor actually looks pretty good... and it looks more like it means business IMO... I've actually got a fiberglass one painted Red Jewell Tint my wife bought me in Phoenix.... Don't use it either... It hangs on the wall in my shop...
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08-28-2013, 07:03 PM
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Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: eastern CO
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Maybe it protects the hood from the heat?!
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08-28-2013, 07:09 PM
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Lots of members run their 5th Gen without it to let more air circulate around the engine. Especially those who drive their car hard.
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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08-28-2013, 08:02 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Littleton, CO
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I saw a LS3 with the cover off, with valve covers. Thought it looked pretty cool.
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08-28-2013, 08:08 PM
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Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Littleton, CO
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here is the pic
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08-28-2013, 08:10 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Nice. Chevy orange too!
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08-28-2013, 08:36 PM
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Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Greatest Country in the world.
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First thing I did was toss mine.
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08-28-2013, 08:50 PM
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Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
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I like mine on...I don't race or show, so I like the protection...painted it body color.
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08-28-2013, 10:03 PM
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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08-28-2013, 10:16 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010
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I removed mine at about 300 miles. No issues. I like to see an engine when I open the hood, not a big piece of plastic.
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08-28-2013, 10:26 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS/RS VR/BLK A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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08-29-2013, 10:54 AM
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