Worth it to remove engine cover for track day? (2018+ GT)

[GTP]

I read that it won't come off without removing the strut tower brace. What a hassle.

Note: I neither love nor hate the look of the cover, so no need to comment on its appearance.

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[EFI]

I took that off the first time I popped the hood after taking delivery of the car, and hasn't been back on since. Not sure what it does.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Is it worth it to spend time removing parts to marginally lighten your car for a non-competitive track day where you’re likely to get stuck behind other drivers for portions of each lap? No, not really, but its up to you.

 

[GTP]

The weight is negligible. I was asking because of potential heat soak.

 

[EFI]

The weight is negligible. I was asking because of potential heat soak.

It won't make a lick of difference as long as you're running a solid tight fitting hood.

Now if you had a big center vent, I would say that the humongous Gen 3 plastic cover will indeed restrict some heat rising up from the engine and out the vent. But with a closed hood, there's very little difference if you take it off or not as the heat doesn't have much of anywhere to go anyway.

 

[ice445]

It won't make a lick of difference as long as you're running a solid tight fitting hood.

Now if you had a big center vent, I would say that the humongous Gen 3 plastic cover will indeed restrict some heat rising up from the engine and out the vent. But with a closed hood, there's very little difference if you take it off or not as the heat doesn't have much of anywhere to go anyway.

I've seen a few degrees lower CHT ever since I removed my engine cover. IMO it absolutely traps heat over the heads/coil packs. I don't think it's a significant detriment to the engine's longevity or anything, but it's certainly not helping either.

 

[pappagray]

With how big and ugly that cover was, and not being able to inspect components track side, I ditched mine day one.

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