Chainsaw ///Massacre engine cover

Artemis · 08-15-2014, 08:55 AM

How to scare the techs for a second or so during maintenance ?

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Compare with this posh one:

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Endless135 · 08-15-2014, 09:16 AM

That looks good.. plans of painting maybe the intake cover too?

ALEJANDRO · 08-15-2014, 09:41 AM

that's hilarious!

bit off topic: but do anyone here knows what is the actual weight of the engine cover, and what are the weight savings for replacing this with a carbon fiber one?

mike@x-ph.com · 08-15-2014, 11:15 AM

Snertz · 08-15-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEJANDRO

that's hilarious!

bit off topic: but do anyone here knows what is the actual weight of the engine cover, and what are the weight savings for replacing this with a carbon fiber one?

Insignificant gain, the plastic cover only weighs like 3-4lb

Yeineken · 08-15-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Snertz

Insignificant gain, the plastic cover only weighs like 3-4lb

and a waste IMO. It will yellow over time due to heat. Unless you only put it on for car shows then it might be worth doing something cool with a carbon fiber cover.

1'M Blue · 08-16-2014, 04:12 AM

Lol nice one

Jay-K · 08-16-2014, 11:33 AM

brilliant

smq42 · 08-16-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEJANDRO

that's hilarious!

bit off topic: but do anyone here knows what is the actual weight of the engine cover, and what are the weight savings for replacing this with a carbon fiber one?

Is there any functional need for an engine cover? Does it protect the hood in some way or help w airflow?

Dackelone · 08-16-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by smq42

Is there any functional need for an engine cover? Does it protect the hood in some way or help w airflow?

There is a foam pad under the valve cover. It's there to quiet the noise from the Direct Injection. When I changed my spark plugs I was shocked at how loud the engine is without that valve cover installed. Second function is to prevent dirt/dust/water from getting in contact with your sparkplugs/coils/injectors and wiring. Third is to prevent oil(when adding oil) to get in contact with the sparkplugs/coils/injectors and wiring.

Artemis · 08-16-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smq42

Is there any functional need for an engine cover? Does it protect the hood in some way or help w airflow?

As we know, the engine bay is not safe from air, humidity, dirt, heat, cold, etc. An engine cover serves to cover the engine. So yes, it is functional.
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(source: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...68&hg=11&fg=15)

Regarding the hood, see also the under hood shield:
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smq42 · 08-16-2014, 08:59 PM

Wow! Thanks Dack and Artemis! I love the knowledge on this forum!!

IEDEI · 08-17-2014, 08:30 AM

I like the idea of an action or splatter painted engine cover....but I don't like the way his was painted....not enough energy or abstract energy in its execution.

avi907 · 09-21-2021, 01:46 AM

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How to scare the techs for a second or so during maintenance ? :D

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Compare with this posh one:

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incredible thank you!

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