Originally Posted by TVT_DESIGN
We took ours off about a year and a half ago to allow for better engine cooling during runs. It helps the engine compartment cool down a lot quicker and we have had zero issues with debris or anything for that matter.
The underside of the car is not smooth enough to warrant a big effect in improved aero from this piece. When you get under there you will notice that it isn't even secured all that well.
That's kind of what I observed as well. (When I had my catback installed).
I'm going to make some measurements over the next couple of weeks allowing for these 4 conditions:
- OEM intake tubes WITH splash shield.
- OEM intake tubes WITHOUT splash shield.
- Underhood dual K&N conicals WITH splash shield.
- Underhood dual K&N conicals WITHOUT splash shield.
I'll use my trusty little Nitrod meter to monitor IAT and a Fluke with a K type thermocouple to measure ambient air temp somewhere under the hood.
Any suggestions as to where the thermocouple should be placed to provide meaningful data?
Of course I'll record outside air temp during the measurements too. In E. Alabama the temps are pretty much the same day to day.
What do you think? Is this a worthwhile undertaking?