Would appreciate some opinions from some of the more experienced members on this one.

Cowl induction hood is going on the car in a week, and currently the cowl vents are glassed shut. I am trying to decide whether or not to open them up. I have a TPI motor, so I know that I will see ZERO benefit in the terms of air induction from this, but so far what I've gathered is the following:

PRO's
- Looks authentic
- Cooler engine bay temps
- Possibly faster windshield defrosting during the colder months (Drunken speculation)
- That's about it ()

CON's
- Some rain water could enter through the cowl vents (This car is a daily driver)
- Engine bay can become pressurized at higher speeds leading to possible understeer
- Engine bay can become dustier/dirtier faster due to not being used with sealed cowl induction (Drunken speculation)

The biggest qualm I have with not opening up the vents is it kind of makes me feel like I'm in the same category as all the ***** kids who advertise parts that their cars don't even have. Just kinda seems like missing half the battle if you install a non functional cowl hood.

 

Do what makes you "Feel good" about your car. The thoughs that you have both for pros and for cons are really meaningless; they won't affect the car positively or negatively in any way that matters. It seems to me like open is what you'd prefer. I would too, if it were my car.

 

 

I was actually wondering the same thing about water getting under the hood when it rains? I just have the "power bulge" hood, and I've been thinking about taking off the cover, even though it won't do much except maybe help dissipate a little heat. I just don't wanna hurt anything cuz it's been raining almost daily here.