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MG MGF Technical - Engine Bay Grill Cover

I was thinking of removing my engine bay grill cover (permanently) to allow some more air into the engine bay. Will this have any significant effect on cooling the engine or am I wasting my time.

Dave
Dave

Er, you'll be wasting your time.
JFK

Only if you also remove the boot lid!

Ted
Ted Newman

I am no techno head (had to get a garage to fit my K&N) but does that mean a K&N induction kit will reduce the chances of HGF by the fact that extra cold air is being directed to the air filter/engine bay?
Paul

>I am no techno head (had to get a garage to fit my K&N) but does that mean a K&N induction kit will reduce the chances of HGF by the fact that extra cold air is being directed to the air filter/engine bay?

In theory... but don't quote me on that :-)
Tony Smith

Well if it does it did not help me ... I've had the K&N for two years and suffered my HGF 1 year ago.

Gaz
Gaz

K&N induction kit does improve airflow but it also makes you rev the engine more (to heard that beautiful note) so in the end they cancel each other out.

Matt
Matthew Minion

<< Only if you also remove the boot lid! Ted >>

OK - removed the engine grill cover and the boot lid. Airflow into engine bay is now optimised.
:-)

Dave



I've driven with the parcel shelf and engine cover plate removed, forget the k&n and noisy exhaust if you can stand the heat you'll love the noise...

it will give you a feel of really how hot the engine runs......

-matt
M66 MAT
matt

This thread was discussed between 23/02/2001 and 26/02/2001

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