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Old 11-05-2013, 10:45 AM
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Thinking about removing the rear hood seal(cowl) to help get more air moving under the hood.
Are you guys running/not running with the seal?
Any disadvantages to run without this seal?
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Originally Posted by Dwane
Thinking about removing the rear hood seal(cowl) to help get more air moving under the hood.
Are you guys running/not running with the seal?
Any disadvantages to run without this seal?
This seal is the least of your worries
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Any engine smells will then get into the cabin through the HVAC system
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Any engine smells will then get into the cabin through the HVAC system
Ha! Engine smell?? How about flames if there's ever an engine fire!!

Keep that seal in place.
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Ha! Engine smell?? How about flames if there's ever an engine fire!!

Keep that seal in place.
Thanks for the response Van!
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