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Offline holepunch

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Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« on: January 05, 2013, 02:24:21 pm »

I've just successfully replaced my PCV valve however I noticed that the underside of my engine cover is broken.  As it contains the air filter will a hole in this location cause a problem?  If yes any ideas how much a replacement engine cover costs?

Thanks in advance.





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Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2013, 02:53:47 pm »
I very much doubt that will make any difference. Replacement covers are very expensive, at which point its probably worth while getting an aftermarket CAI.
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Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2013, 02:56:34 pm »
*COUGH* ducttape*COUGH*

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Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2013, 03:05:40 pm »
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The air goes through the filter box on its way onwards, so I would say that any hole in the filter box is neither good for performance nor for stopping unwanted debris.

I advise that you duck-tape it immediately until you decide what other option to choose.
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Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2013, 04:07:23 pm »
It will only affect performance if it is after the MAF.

Duck Tape FTW!
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Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2013, 08:04:25 pm »
I don't think that crack is even in the air intake tract, so it should have no effect on performance.
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