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Do I really need the engine undercover?

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Old 09-26-2012, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by TeenMike91
I agree with you guys. The undercover is much needed. I'm without one and have been for 2 years now in hot tampa florida. Idling its great because there is a bigger opening for the fans to suck air through, but moving, even 10mph i notice my temps are a few degrees higher and at 150 on i-4 orlando bound for an hour, it does not seem to cool as well as I remember when It was on. Another thing to check is the foam seals around your radiator, as brittle and rotted away most probably are, its a good idea to buy a nice thick foam to put back around the radiator as it keeps air flowing through and not around the radiator. I have an aftermarket cheapo radiator with the 3M 2 inch thick foam around. Foam was 8 bucks for 10 feet on ebay. A cheap and smart replacement item for cooling.
For the record, the 150mph is just for a few mins not the entire drive. Car shakes too much without the cover on. Just a quick speed spurt and i'm good for the night.
Old 09-26-2012, 05:32 AM
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its there for a reason as explained so many times in this thread
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