Picture with Engine Cover off
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06-12-2004, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hasema
Doesn't look too easy to install sparkplugs on the firewall side.
06-13-2004, 02:37 AM
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nice picture...
thanks for sharing, I tried removing some of the covers, but they are a little stiff because it's so new.
some people have painted the covers silver and valve cover in red, and it looks good too.
thanks for sharing, I tried removing some of the covers, but they are a little stiff because it's so new.
some people have painted the covers silver and valve cover in red, and it looks good too.
06-13-2004, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by flnsx
For those who asked. I put them back on after.... 
06-13-2004, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBulletCLS
You should leave it off. Think of it this way. Less heat trapped, more power. Especially since the intake manifold is right under the cover. This has proven to help the G35 without the cover.
If taking the covers off indeeds increase more horsepower, we need to see some back up such as a dyno test!!! If it is true, I am all for it taking the covers off for more horsepower w/out having to dish out some cash!
06-13-2004, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ed99
If taking the covers off indeeds increase more horsepower, we need to see some back up such as a dyno test!!! If it is true, I am all for it taking the covers off for more horsepower w/out having to dish out some cash!
06-13-2004, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBulletCLS
Dynos don't prove everything. but when you can drop over 40 degrees on the intake manifold, it will help in the power department.
06-13-2004, 09:47 PM
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I do believe the cover-off could cool down the engine bay in some situations, and the lower temperature environment would definitely help CAI and performance... but, without mechanistic experimentation, it's hard to fully agree this theory is applying to our car.
How's about trying some 0-60 or 1/4 mile?
How's about trying some 0-60 or 1/4 mile?
06-14-2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by tlguy99
You're right, if it can drop the intake temp 40 then it will make more power, which will show up on a dyno.
06-15-2004, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverBulletCLS
It will not usually show up on the dyno for one big reason. The hood is open, the fan is blowing in the engine, and the air isn't trapped. When the hood is closed and your on the road is when it helps.
Still need proof. No speculation.
06-15-2004, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero523
Anyone Know when they are going to release headers for the 04 TL?.. it would be nice to increase 15 HP to the ride..
06-15-2004, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Crusader
You forgot to take off two covers, haha. The ones at the top by the strut towers and the strut tower brace.
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