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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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I'm looking into some high rise cowl hoods...and then it dawned on me...what if it starts raining? Exactly how much trouble would I be in?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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It shouldn't be any worst than washing the motor off.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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The high rise cowl hoods that I have seen are non-functional.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieB1979
I'm looking into some high rise cowl hoods...and then it dawned on me...what if it starts raining? Exactly how much trouble would I be in?
None...You engine can get wet and your air intake is way in the front, the only thing that will really get wet is the intake manifold and fuel rail covers.
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I drive mine in the rain all the time. Only thing is your engine will be constantly dirty if you daily drive your car. I have the ACP Magna Extractor by the way.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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None...You engine can get wet and your air intake is way in the front, the only thing that will really get wet is the intake manifold and fuel rail covers.
If you get enough water there could it get to the rear knock sensor? It's actually very common for them to get corroded and need to be replaced but I've only heard about it in the context of pressure washing or using a spray nozzle to clean the engine.
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i have a MCM hood and havent had any problems in the rain or washing it
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dixonk
I drive mine in the rain all the time. Only thing is your engine will be constantly dirty if you daily drive your car. I have the ACP Magna Extractor by the way.



This is one of the funniest posts I've ever read ..... his profile shows he's in Kuwait City ... the desert ..... average annual rainfall is 3.7 inches in Kuwait City ... New York City average rainfall is 47 inches ..... that's really useful information dixonk ......

drive mine in the rain all the time .....
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