bonnet vents...
07 February 2007, 08:01 PM
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bonnet vents...
as i've heard we can remove the covers from the vents to improve cooling under bonnet, but my question is can we stay with the vents opened during a rainy day without arming the engine?
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07 February 2007, 11:29 PM
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From what I've seen ion other posts.
I think that you will actually end up getting higher temps, due to the way the air flows out through the vents not in.
But more importantly if you jave a cone filter you run the risk of water getting into the MAF sensor.
I think that you will actually end up getting higher temps, due to the way the air flows out through the vents not in.
But more importantly if you jave a cone filter you run the risk of water getting into the MAF sensor.
08 February 2007, 03:15 PM
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so it's better keep the covers fitted?
i've had other people who said the contrary.
don't know what to do...
08 February 2007, 08:31 PM
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run my classic for 2 years with the covers removed with cone filter, now back with standard air box in all weather conditions including heavy rain and snow never had problems, if cone filter is waterproof cant see how maf damaged???? dont see how air flowing in or out would increase the temp. when stationary must let heat out, when moving enough air through fornt of car.
09 February 2007, 11:41 AM
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run my classic for 2 years with the covers removed with cone filter, now back with standard air box in all weather conditions including heavy rain and snow never had problems, if cone filter is waterproof cant see how maf damaged???? dont see how air flowing in or out would increase the temp. when stationary must let heat out, when moving enough air through fornt of car.
thanks for the usefull infos
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09 February 2007, 02:03 PM
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Thumbs up from me too. Ran my old STi 3 with no covers and ungaraged for two years with induction kit, etc with no probs at all. Not sure about cooling benefits thought - bought mine with covers removed!
09 February 2007, 02:30 PM
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