driving without the engine cover

[velj]

hi guys iv got a 3.6L sidi sv6 just wondering if i take the engine cover off, so it can go ge sprayed will the engine make alot more noise iv heard that the cover stops alot of heat and engine noise. can anyone tell me yeh or no? will it effect my car if i drove it witout a engine cover for two days?

 

[Brenno]

I took the engine cover off my SS the day I bought it.. Still going strong without it..

So I don't think it's a big deal at all..

 

[velj]

but apparently with the sidi engines they make alot of noise and sound like a tractor haha,

 

[yZoH]

It'll be fine. Don't stress.

Cheers
Mat

 

[StoneX]

Regarding the sound...
- Go out to car
- Open bonnet
- Take cover/s off
- Close bonnet
- Start car
- Listen... Drive... Listen

Answered your own question :thumbsup:

Regarding the heat... Many people with V8's have been taking their covers off for years to help cool their engine. There is no problem doing it, they're pretty much just cosmetic.

 

[pablo]

It's only a cover to look pretty and to help dampen any engine noise. Had my old 3.8VT cover off for years, I noticed no differance.

 

[ASxTecH]

At the end of the day its bit of plastic it isnt a state of the art piece of technology that " keeps " your car quiet. it could maybe keep your motor cooler if anything

 

[velj]

Thanks guys

 

[bigjim92]

The engine covers act as a heat trap, they make the engine bay look neater.

 

[Davess]

I have an SIDI SV6, Sounds the same cover on cover off!