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04-04-2022, 07:57 PM
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Drives: '23 1SS 1LE | '18 1LS V6 [sold] Join Date: Jul 2020
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Safe to keep engine cover off?
Fellow V6ers,
I was changing my spark plugs recently. Apart from snapping an intake manifold bolt (part number 11547493, for anybody wondering), I am keeping the engine cover and cloth padding off until I get the replacement bolt. However, I like the look of the "naked" engine more than if it had an engine cover. Question: is it safe to keep the plastic engine cover off in a long run? |
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04-04-2022, 10:41 PM
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Monterey County Camaros
Drives: Stock 2016 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2019
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I liked it too. Thought about it. Some people say yes. Some people say it's there for a reason. For me, I drive 100 plus miles a day, with my morning commute in the Monterey morning mist. I like to think the engine cover keeps the water off some critical electrical components. Also, if you look at the manifold it looks like water can get caught on top in the screw holes and grooves. Long story short I had a Mercedes with a sunroof. On days it rained water would get trapped in the corner. Over time it rusted away and water would seep in the car. $4,000 to fix. For that reason alone I refuse to get cars with sunroofs. Just my two cents
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04-06-2022, 01:30 PM
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Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022
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I think it would help in warm temps.The cover might keep engine cleaner, I don't think the insulation on top of engine is worth anything
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04-06-2022, 01:42 PM
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Drives: 2018 LT 1LE Join Date: May 2019
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It also keeps the engine noises down in addition to what others have said. Perfectly fine removed if you decide to keep it off.
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04-06-2022, 02:01 PM
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04-07-2022, 10:49 AM
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04-07-2022, 11:22 AM
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I think removing the insulation peace on top of engine,engine cover and hood liner could only help performance.I have not removed any of this on my v6 Camaro but I did on my focus st and I believe it helped.
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04-25-2022, 06:26 AM
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I took engine cover off a week ago,500 miles.Like it better off.
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04-25-2022, 07:21 AM
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Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017
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Your fine. It's for noise control and looks. Its ok to ask, that is what this forum is for.
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07-24-2022, 08:54 PM
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 Drives: 2020 ILS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2021
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I took mine off, like to be able to see the engine. Going to leave the insulation on the intake, might help warm up better on a cold day and keep hood heat off on a smoking hot day.
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10-08-2024, 07:38 AM
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Drives: 2023 Chevy Camaro 2LT V6 6MT Join Date: Sep 2023
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I wish someone made a small cover that looked good that just covered the intake waffle textured ugly part. My old Mustang GT 4.6 had a real nice looking cover that allowed you to see the engine.
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10-08-2024, 11:49 AM
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I thought the hood insulation was a fire blanket designed to fall on the engine if there was an underhood fire. The plastic "clips" would melt, and then dropsies. |
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10-08-2024, 01:50 PM
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If it was for fire safety wouldn't it have a warning ⚠️ at least in owners manual. I think just for noise. I'm 62 yo and have had the engine cover and hood liner off over 2 years,40k + miles. No problems. Less heat has to be better for everything in engine bay. As for noise,I can't tell any difference. But I have resonator and suit case muffler long gone.
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10-10-2024, 12:50 PM
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Monterey County Camaros
Drives: Stock 2016 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2019
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I ended up taking mine off shortly after my post about this in 2022. 2 1/2 years and 65,000 miles later no issues.
All foam and insulation except the small piece directly under the manifold was removed. With the hood and fender louvers the engine breathes easy. No issues with water, overheating, animals, and it makes working and changing spark plugs or other connections so much easier.
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