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Modshack · 08-25-2009, 01:35 PM

I wouldn't....First of all the engineers put it there for a purpose. Mostly for Aerodynamics. With the other aero aids, the Z is one of the best in this regard. As far as increasing cooling....Probably won't help at all. Air is designed to flow into and out of the engine bay in a controlled manner. This engine does not run hot anyway. 182 degrees is the typical coolant temps I see. That's cool. This is controlled by the cooling system: Radiator, thermostat etc, not air in the engine bay. A 1/16th thick piece of plastic can hardly be considered protective. If you want confused flow under the car, increased lift, Poorer high speed handling and a dirtier engine then by all means take it off.. Personally I wouldn't..

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	I wouldn't....First of all the engineers put it there for a purpose. Mostly for Aerodynamics. With the other aero aids, the Z is one of the best in this regard. As far as increasing cooling....Probably won't help at all. Air is designed to flow into and out of the engine bay in a controlled manner. This engine does not run hot anyway. 182 degrees is the typical coolant temps I see. That's cool. This is controlled by the cooling system: Radiator, thermostat etc, not air in the engine bay. A 1/16th thick piece of plastic can hardly be considered protective. If you want confused flow under the car, increased lift, Poorer high speed handling and a dirtier engine then by all means take it off.. Personally I wouldn't.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 08-25-2009 at 01:39 PM.