Supercharged

svinfinity · 09-08-2018, 08:38 PM

So with the left hood vent no longer being used as an intake with a supercharger kit, i'm concerned about water splashing over the valve cover and ignition coil wiring when washing the car. Is this a concern or has anyone blocked the vent one way or another. Will it affect heat dissipation?

roastbeef · 09-08-2018, 08:41 PM

no, don't sweat it. i have both vents open plus some hood vents.

svinfinity · 09-08-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

no, don't sweat it. i have both vents open plus some hood vents.

Thanks. I also have the plastic ignition cover removed for ease of spark plug replacements.

roastbeef · 09-08-2018, 09:02 PM

we live in different types of climates obviously, so take that for what it is. if you live in a very rainy area and park your car outside i wouldn't particularly care for that...

DukeofAlexandria · 09-08-2018, 09:19 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't sweat this really. Most water that did go into the vent was being sucked in by the engine at speed, and even then it was small amounts.

I highly doubt you'll get anything of concern from simple gravity drop through the vent - hardly anything when at speed.

-M

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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	we live in different types of climates obviously, so take that for what it is. if you live in a very rainy area and park your car outside i wouldn't particularly care for that... __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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DukeofAlexandria Lieutenant 633 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2007 E85 Z4 / 2013 E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 E93 [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 E85 [6.00]	Yeah, I wouldn't sweat this really. Most water that did go into the vent was being sucked in by the engine at speed, and even then it was small amounts. I highly doubt you'll get anything of concern from simple gravity drop through the vent - hardly anything when at speed. -M
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