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25thanniversary · 07-27-2015, 11:38 PM

Just wanted to know if removing my engine cover would be better for my engine? Since I'm in deep South Texas the temperature has been hitting 110 or so. Should I remove it or leave it the way it is?

rtcat600man · 07-28-2015, 04:49 AM

Take it off, the cover traps heat, keeping things hotter. I always took mine off when I went drag racing. Now it just stays off permanatly.

Red2014SS · 07-28-2015, 04:59 AM

I ditched mine the first week I owned the car. It does nothing, traps heat and gets in the way.

SSJ455 · 07-28-2015, 11:48 AM

I took mine off just recently. I haven't noticed a change in engine temp, the dial on the guage doesn't seem to be in a different location.

RubyCamaro · 07-28-2015, 12:25 PM

I have not had mine back on since adding the Black Iceolator. Like others said, why do I need something trapping in more heat? It is now a wall décor in my garage.

25thanniversary · 07-29-2015, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the input guess I'll be removing it.

1KillerSS · 07-29-2015, 03:11 AM

Are you running hot? I dont see the point, other than aesthetics. Unless you guys are seeing notable temperature changes with the cover off, then why bother? I guess we can all do as we please, and hell in the end, who cares. Thing is, I have yet to read one thread about someone changing their engine temp by removing their engine cover. Granted I have not read the whole internet, but I'm working on it.

rtcat600man · 07-29-2015, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Are you running hot? I dont see the point, other than aesthetics. Unless you guys are seeing notable temperature changes with the cover off, then why bother? I guess we can all do as we please, and hell in the end, who cares. Thing is, I have yet to read one thread about someone changing their engine temp by removing their engine cover. Granted I have not read the whole internet, but I'm working on it.

Taking it off does not help alter the engine temp. as you pointed out. But it will help let the heat escape away from our aluminum intake manifold quicker. After adding my ice-olater and plenum spacer, the height started getting to the point I figrued just leave it off all the time, and paint the manifold.

Red2014SS · 07-29-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Are you running hot? I dont see the point, other than aesthetics. Unless you guys are seeing notable temperature changes with the cover off, then why bother? I guess we can all do as we please, and hell in the end, who cares. Thing is, I have yet to read one thread about someone changing their engine temp by removing their engine cover. Granted I have not read the whole internet, but I'm working on it.

Average engine temps won't change, but the engine will cool down faster without the cover. That makes a difference in hot temps and at the strip.

fradaj · 08-14-2015, 12:49 AM

I didn't like the look of the cover so I took it off. I also installed the black isolator so I would have had to modify the brackets to re-install the cover. I also removed some of the rubber strip below the cowl hood to let cool air into the engine bay, which blows directly on the top of intake manifold and the top of the engine around the intake manifold.

NOVAK · 04-12-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Taking it off does not help alter the engine temp. as you pointed out. But it will help let the heat escape away from our aluminum intake manifold quicker. After adding my ice-olater and plenum spacer, the height started getting to the point I figrued just leave it off all the time, and paint the manifold.

What type of paint did you use on your intake manifold?

heRS · 04-19-2016, 01:25 PM

How about this thing? I don't even know what it's called but it's the thing the back of the engine cover plugs into, and last year at Revyfest an enterprising rodent decided it loved it enough to eat some of it. What's it called? and will it be okay without it on until I order a new one?

Dizzy82 · 04-19-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by heRS

How about this thing? I don't even know what it's called but it's the thing the back of the engine cover plugs into, and last year at Revyfest an enterprising rodent decided it loved it enough to eat some of it. What's it called? and will it be okay without it on until I order a new one?

You are fine without that.

heRS · 04-19-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

You are fine without that.

Nice - that's good to know. I do show it with the engine cover though, and I still would like to find out what the darn thing's called if anybody knows.

07-27-2015, 11:38 PM	#1
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	Engine Cover Question Just wanted to know if removing my engine cover would be better for my engine? Since I'm in deep South Texas the temperature has been hitting 110 or so. Should I remove it or leave it the way it is? __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

07-28-2015, 04:49 AM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Take it off, the cover traps heat, keeping things hotter. I always took mine off when I went drag racing. Now it just stays off permanatly. __________________ MY BUILD

07-28-2015, 04:59 AM	#3
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	I ditched mine the first week I owned the car. It does nothing, traps heat and gets in the way. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

07-28-2015, 11:48 AM	#4
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	I took mine off just recently. I haven't noticed a change in engine temp, the dial on the guage doesn't seem to be in a different location. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

07-28-2015, 12:25 PM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I have not had mine back on since adding the Black Iceolator. Like others said, why do I need something trapping in more heat? It is now a wall décor in my garage. __________________

07-29-2015, 02:32 AM	#6
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	Thanks for the input guess I'll be removing it. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

07-29-2015, 03:11 AM	#7
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Are you running hot? I dont see the point, other than aesthetics. Unless you guys are seeing notable temperature changes with the cover off, then why bother? I guess we can all do as we please, and hell in the end, who cares. Thing is, I have yet to read one thread about someone changing their engine temp by removing their engine cover. Granted I have not read the whole internet, but I'm working on it. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

08-14-2015, 12:49 AM	#10
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	I didn't like the look of the cover so I took it off. I also installed the black isolator so I would have had to modify the brackets to re-install the cover. I also removed some of the rubber strip below the cowl hood to let cool air into the engine bay, which blows directly on the top of intake manifold and the top of the engine around the intake manifold.

04-19-2016, 01:25 PM	#12
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	How about this thing? I don't even know what it's called but it's the thing the back of the engine cover plugs into, and last year at Revyfest an enterprising rodent decided it loved it enough to eat some of it. What's it called? and will it be okay without it on until I order a new one? Attached Images __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread