V8 Engine cover - how to remove?

[Gr8ful]

I don't want break anything so I am checking with folks that have removed it. Is there a technique or just pull straight up?
Thanks

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[WhiteMonster]

Just pull it. It'll pop out pretty easy if you don't have a strut tower brace on top.

 

[JakeLethal]

I don't want break anything so I am checking with folks that have removed it. Is there a technique or just pull straight up?
Thanks

Just give it a good pull and it should pop right off! Just start with one corner and make your way around it if that will help you!

 

[Crew4991]

Rumor has it you lose about 40 horsepower by removing that plastic piece from the engine bay...
You've been warned!!! LOL

 

[jimgt2k24]

Held down with four 'pegs'.

 

[timd38]

Rumor has it you lose about 40 horsepower by removing that plastic piece from the engine bay...
You've been warned!!! LOL

I was told only 22 horsepower loss.

 

[Grabber1]

Do you have to remove the strut tower brace to remove the plastic engine cover ?

 

[JimC]

Do you have to remove the strut tower brace to remove the plastic engine cover ?

That's what I found. With the strut tower brace in place there isn't enough room to maneuver it out

 

[Gr8ful]

Thanks,
there is a noticeable power loss with the cover removed.
NOT

 

[Upacurb]

I was told only 22 horsepower loss.

But if you add a K&N and Flowmaster sticker you should be able to get most of that back...no?

 

[timd38]

But if you add a K&N and Flowmaster sticker you should be able to get most of that back...no?

Plus another 20 if you put louvers on the rear side windows.

 

[Gr8ful]

Curb feelers and bumper anti dear devices add 5 hp more for sure.

 

[Alan Applegate]

If it is like the Eco-Boost, the engine will run cooler with it off.

 

[Gr8ful]

Well why not the 5.0?

 

[timd38]

If it is like the Eco-Boost, the engine will run cooler with it off.

How do you know since the thermostat controls the temperature? My wife’s Edge Titanium did not come with with an engine cover and I added it and saw zero impact on temperature.

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