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Old 08-19-2015, 01:19 PM
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I have kept my engine/supercharger cover off during the summer to help dissipate the heat. I like the look of the cover, but feel it may keep the engine hotter in the summer months.


Any one else do the same?
 
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Old 08-19-2015, 01:25 PM
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Not sure it makes any difference?

I have a 2005 STR and have driven with it off and on for extended periods and I can't tell any difference besides the increase in noise when it's off.

I think that's the main function of the cover anyway. Noise control.
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Originally Posted by tbird6
Not sure it makes any difference?

I have a 2005 STR and have driven with it off and on for extended periods and I can't tell any difference besides the increase in noise when it's off.

I think that's the main function of the cover anyway. Noise control.
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It probably doesn't or it may help a few degrees. I figured the cover and insulation may keep in heatsoak a little longer.
 
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I forget who but someone on here has actually taken thermal measurements with and without. The cover was shown to significantly help with heat soak.
 
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That was me

See here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e3/#post720811

The tests on the engine cover were about 3 posts down

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Wow, I'm surprised. Guess the cover will go back on!
 
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