under-carriage cover

Spudboy · 10-30-2006, 06:58 PM

I have damaged the under-carriage / large cardboard like piece under the engine. (I don't know what else to call it) I wonder if anybody has any experience or advice as to if I can or should just take it off? Does it serve any purpose other than keeping depris and dirt from the engine? Any cooling effects? Aerodynamics?
I can remove and repair it but maybe it will run cooler without it?

Murd · 10-30-2006, 07:22 PM

It's mainly to keep road debris out of the engine. You can run with it off, it won't have issues besides getting a little dirtier, and if your car leaks fluids your garage floor will get more drips than normal.

Bill UK · 10-30-2006, 07:25 PM

You will find the answer here
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/showthread.php?t=5524&page=4&pp=10 you will need to view all 4 pages though, one of the funnies post I've read you will enjoy reading it.

Spudboy · 10-30-2006, 07:37 PM

Thanks Bill UK...I did see that post and got a chuckle...even replied to it myself sometime back...(high tech racing rope)

I guess I am not convinced about running with or without that under-cover. I suspect it may help force air into the intercooler. One way to find out. I'll take it off and run without it while I repair it with fiberglass.

Spudboy · 10-30-2006, 07:39 PM

Thank you too Murd. I'll let you guys know how my experiment turns out.

scruffboy · 10-30-2006, 07:49 PM

I tacked mine back up with a screw here and a bolt there. Wherever I could get away with keepin it in place. I kinda like havin it cuz it keeps a lot of that road grime out of your engine compartment. I think it's worth the effort.

Scruffboy

tone loc · 10-30-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill UK

You will find the answer here
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/showthread.php?t=5524&page=4&pp=10 you will need to view all 4 pages though, one of the funnies post I've read you will enjoy reading it.

ya that was a funny post tone loc is such a duschbag

ya that was when i first got it and didnt barly know anything about cars

Spudboy · 10-30-2006, 09:48 PM

we've all had to laugh at ourselves once in a while. who know's...maybe we'll see rope in Formula 1 next season?

Bill UK · 10-30-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tone loc

ya that was a funny post tone loc is such a duschbag

ya that was when i first got it and didnt barly know anything about cars

You’ve come a long way in a very short time tone loc well done, That’s what happens when you own a Supra you never stop learning and helping others. You may be interested in this link, the first, second and last files download ok.

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10-30-2006, 06:58 PM	#1
Spudboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Cal Mountains Posts: 178	under-carriage cover I have damaged the under-carriage / large cardboard like piece under the engine. (I don't know what else to call it) I wonder if anybody has any experience or advice as to if I can or should just take it off? Does it serve any purpose other than keeping depris and dirt from the engine? Any cooling effects? Aerodynamics? I can remove and repair it but maybe it will run cooler without it?

10-30-2006, 07:22 PM	#2
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	It's mainly to keep road debris out of the engine. You can run with it off, it won't have issues besides getting a little dirtier, and if your car leaks fluids your garage floor will get more drips than normal. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.

10-30-2006, 07:49 PM	#6
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	RE: Under Carriage Guard I tacked mine back up with a screw here and a bolt there. Wherever I could get away with keepin it in place. I kinda like havin it cuz it keeps a lot of that road grime out of your engine compartment. I think it's worth the effort. Scruffboy

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Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	You will find the answer here http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/showthread.php?t=5524&page=4&pp=10 you will need to view all 4 pages though, one of the funnies post I've read you will enjoy reading it.

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Spudboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Cal Mountains Posts: 178	Thanks Bill UK...I did see that post and got a chuckle...even replied to it myself sometime back...(high tech racing rope) I guess I am not convinced about running with or without that under-cover. I suspect it may help force air into the intercooler. One way to find out. I'll take it off and run without it while I repair it with fiberglass.

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Spudboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Cal Mountains Posts: 178	Thank you too Murd. I'll let you guys know how my experiment turns out.

10-30-2006, 09:48 PM	#8
Spudboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Cal Mountains Posts: 178	we've all had to laugh at ourselves once in a while. who know's...maybe we'll see rope in Formula 1 next season?