Hood Vent question for guys up north
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Hood Vent question for guys up north
Currently I am stationed in Pensacola,Fl and run my car with the vent removed and just the mesh in the hood. I will be in Norfolk,VA in a month and it is snowing its *** off up there. I am pretty sure I need to put the vent back in to keep as much snow out as possible due to not having a garage up there to keep the car in.
I wanted to hear the opinons of the guys that live up north and deal with snow all the time. I like being able to see in the hood but not at the cost of damage to my motor.
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I wanted to hear the opinons of the guys that live up north and deal with snow all the time. I like being able to see in the hood but not at the cost of damage to my motor.
Thanks
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i'd put the vent back on if you can. doesnt spell disaster if you run vent-less but i prefer it. reduces direct water downpour onto the manifold and helps with heat extraction at speed. also prevents bird crap from dropping straight onto your engine bay.
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The manifold is hot enough that it heats the engine compartment that you dont have to worry about snow in there... overnight it sits but let it warm up a minute before you drive it.... Its alll good!
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Okay so it wont land me with a cracked mani or o2 housing as long as i let it warm properly....Got it
I have to do that anyway and it sucks when it is cold with my GSC S2 cams
I have to do that anyway and it sucks when it is cold with my GSC S2 cams
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I have not heard of anyone cracking there mani from the snow in there... i hate the snow so i put mine away for winter but until it snows the first couples time it will never hurt it until i put it away even if you didnt put your car away and drove it all winter