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basslover911 · 10-21-2009, 08:24 PM

Well with sealing the whole engine compartment I'm thinking that everything will retain a lot of heat, which is not always optimal. By everything I mean EVERYTHING, the battery (def not good if that gets really hot), all of the wiring and electronics, etc.

That's why I kind of wanted to isolate the engine from not only the air around it but also from all of the electrical components, radiator, and battery... just a thought correct me if im wrong...

I mean it would be though A LOT easier to seal the whole compartment, im just scared for those components mentioned above...

10-21-2009, 08:24 PM	#82 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well with sealing the whole engine compartment I'm thinking that everything will retain a lot of heat, which is not always optimal. By everything I mean EVERYTHING, the battery (def not good if that gets really hot), all of the wiring and electronics, etc. That's why I kind of wanted to isolate the engine from not only the air around it but also from all of the electrical components, radiator, and battery... just a thought correct me if im wrong... I mean it would be though A LOT easier to seal the whole compartment, im just scared for those components mentioned above...