Ditch the engine cover?

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CHMP

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Probably a dumb question, but would it help keep things cooler in there? When I installed my JLT CC I noticed how much heat that cover blocks.
 

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i had mine off for awhile because Cobb sent wrong intake pipe for my CAI and wouldn't fit with the AIT Sensor being stretched out.

They sent the correct one and i put it back on, i don't really notice a difference in engine temps with it on or off. In all i couldn't hurt to get more air flow over the engine. I like the look of the 2020 engine cover so decided to put it back on for now.
 

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Sounds like it's rodent bait. I've had issues with them, camping. Maybe I should take it off. Or maybe I should leave it on if it distracts them from the wiring ...
 

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I took that heat trapper shit off pronto. It’s main job is to provide some sound damping.


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I took that heat trapper shit off pronto. It’s main job is to provide some sound damping.


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You just lost yourself 3.5hp removing that cover lol

Ya sound dampening. Aesthetics and also to retain some heat for optimal operating temp.
 

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FYI ... 2017/2018 engine covers were plastic and 2019/2020 cover is a thick foam.

If you off-road hard .. you want to keep it on as you will get dirt/mud all over the top of the engine. With the cover on you can at least remove it and clean it.
 
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