Turtle Shell or no Turtle SHell?

[WestieZBRSV]

I know this is probably a pissy issue, but i was wondering peoples opinions, pros & cons, etc of having the engine cover (turtle shell) on or off?

 

[Skooby]

Do a search mate, been done to death.

I prefer without, they look sad with the shell on.

I have the twin LS1 covers, they look awesome, painted the same as the colour of the car.

 

[silversv8]

Turtle shells also trap the heat in,twin covers are the go.

 

[brockee]

hey mate its your decision wheather you want it off or on really :hmmm: me i would take it off an leave it like that.. no point putn separate covers on coz they hold heat to???? looks alot neater just engine showing!!!!!

 

[alien]

Just remember that an engine is better warm than cold. Without the covers the engine takes a slight bit longer to get to that warm stage. So if you do above 3000RPM within the first 5 minutes of driving probably keep them on. As long as you have coolant that will make sure it doesn't overheat.

 

[Lumps of cheese]

They look poop i reckon. Get some twin covers, heaps better.

 

[CANYONERO]

painted mine satin black. looks a lot better now.

 

[VYMAD]

Painted the letters and numbers on mine. And the hold down bolts.

 

[Skooby]

Thats not the turtle shell...

But looks ok anyways.

 

[Reaper]

Just remember that an engine is better warm than cold. Without the covers the engine takes a slight bit longer to get to that warm stage. So if you do above 3000RPM within the first 5 minutes of driving probably keep them on. As long as you have coolant that will make sure it doesn't overheat.

pffffst - who said that? max power is at just over 92 deg coolant temp!

Reaper