Have a 2015 GT 5.0 PP MT 6. Our Summers here are in the 90+ range. I realize the PP option gives a larger radiator but would removing the engine shroud during the Summer help to keep the engine cooler and help keep down the under hood temps?

 

I say no. I believe the shroud exists to enhance airflow into the radiator and removing it would reduce the radiator's effectiveness.

I can't remember the exact details but the shroud and the heat extractors have a combination aerodynamic and cooling purpose. Maybe someone can elaborate or correct me.

By the way I took my 2014 through Arizona to Vegas last summer which was well above 90 and had no cooling issues whatsoever. I have a track pack car.

 

OP are you talking about the radiator cover or engine cover?

 

Engine cover

 

Do this and you'll never want to take it off.

 

Nice paint job.

 

I retract my statement. I'm pretty sure you can do whatever you want with that.

 

Having the cover on or off will not affect the underhood temps either way.

 

Lies! The internet said I'd see a difference of 120 degrees Celsius!

 

Random but my engine gets hot as hell. I'm in the habit of airing the hood out in the garage after work everyday. Normal?

 

Can't hurt, I guess, but I can't imagine it really makes much difference if'n yer just parking it for ahwile.

 

That would look so so nice on my new 2015 Competition Orange GT....jealous now....

 

Saves weight and increases horsepower! Engine cover removal is the new air silencer mod!


Okay, I might be showing my age there but I swear it was a thing on the old fox body car.

 

Everybody has their own version of crazy, look at me, I like to wash the stickers off the engine! Well slowly, only took me six years to wash the decals off the the Shelby's radiator cover.

 

engines...uh they get hot that's kind of the byproduct of how they work lol.

no need to air it out...

 

Mine is more paranoia about aiding potential peeling hood paint. Lol

 

Just take the hood and the front bumper cover off. That will take care of your temp issues and it will make it look better

 

I agree that would really look great in my 2015 CO GT also....very nice job...

 

I live in Las Vegas. Daily drive my 2011 GT. Over 100 degrees here for three straight hot summer months. Use the A/C. Sure, things get hot, what would you expect? No troubles, no worries. However, when tracking the car, I do open the hood between sessions to allow quicker cool-down (not sure if it's effective, but I still do it).