06' Rain Baffle Removal Question

[voi9]

Is it worth it to remove the rain baffle from the hood?
Will it increase airflow and performance?
I have the S&B Filters with Corsa Track Cat-back exhaust.
If the gain isn't much, then I won't bother removing the rain baffle.

 

[voi9]

 

[dave6666]

Is it worth it to remove the rain baffle from the hood?
Will it increase airflow and performance?
I have the S&B Filters with Corsa Track Cat-back exhaust.
If the gain isn't much, then I won't bother removing the rain baffle.

Have you used the search feature? I mean, the intelligent replies are really stacking up on this thread.

 

[voi9]

I'll give it a try due to the unbelievable amount of reply's I have seen.

 

[viperbilliam]

OK, here's one: Would you value a clean engine compartment, especially after a rainy excursion or washing the Viper? Second, I believe the 8.3 is getting plenty of air as designed. It doesn't get all of its air just from the hood scoop. Take a close look and follow the path from all the openings into the air box when the hood is opened.

 

[voi9]

OK, here's one: Would you value a clean engine compartment, especially after a rainy excursion or washing the Viper? Second, I believe the 8.3 is getting plenty of air as designed. It doesn't get all of its air just from the hood scoop. Take a close look and follow the path from all the openings into the air box when the hood is opened.

I am a clean freak so yes, I do value a clean engine compartment. That being said, I will leave the air baffle on. The reason why I posted this question is because I saw it mentioned on another post regarding a Gen2 and wondered what people's thought's were about the Gen3. Thank's for the reply.

 

[Nader]

I took the baffle out when I installed the k&N. I have no problems with a dirty engine compartment and the few times i have been in a rain storm, I have had no problems. Additionally when washing i simply put a towel in the hood intake. Simple.

With the deflector out, the filters get a direct shot of outside air. I think that is worth taking them out. Just me opinion anyway.

 

[FE 065]

Just carry a length of foam under your seat that you can wedge into the scoop opening if you're caught in the rain, or want to wash the car...

Removing the rain baffle on my Gen2 was worth .10 sec at the strip...


Why would one just automatically believe the way it is, is all you'd ever need?

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[Racer Robbie]

Yes you can remove the rain baffle as long as your air filters are oiled. Yes you will see and feel and increase in HP as you will be increasing the amount of air to the engine by 20% 25%. No it will not get your engine or engine compartment dirty in any way. No it will not let the engine ingest water as long as the filters are oiled. We have run without the baffle for over 18,000 miles in many downpours where one could hardly see the road and there was zero problems.

Hope this helps.

 

[ViperTony]

Dumb question but what does the rain baffle look like on a GenII? I know I haven't had my coffee yet this morning and I may be a little slow, but I've been staring at my GenII airbox for 20 mins and I don't see a rain baffle, just an enclosed airbox.

 

[FE 065]

It's the V-shaped depression just behind the front of the airbox.

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[ViperTony]

It's the V-shaped depression just behind the front of the airbox.

Ah...did you remove the top cover or cut it up to just beyond the V? If you can post a pic, that'd be great. I've been thinking about doing this.

- Tony

 

[SylvanSRT]

To me its not worth the risk of getting water into the engine, even with an oiled filter. you wont get that much more air in, and in the SRT most of the intake air comes in through the grill opening anyway. Is it worth risking a $15,000 engine, or at least a $6,000-7,000 rebuild?????

 

[ViperTony]

I don't see the risk...I don't drive in the rain. If/When I do, I'll put the baffle back on.

 

[2001 GTS]

I've driven a good bit in the rain without the baffle...zero problems....even after washing the car

 

[Copperhead245]

Another dumb question - are you talking about the black plastic diverter just inside the hood scoop (Gen III)?

 

[Nader]

Thats it. took it out with no problems.

 

[Shandon]

I TOOK MINE OUT. IT'S GOOD FOR AT LEAST 25hp & 30TQ . Couldn't resist, Anyway I don't drive in the rain and common sense says it's in the way. Hell at least it will keep the air box cooler by getting more air into it at high speeds. The air box gets realy toasty with the fan blowing all the hot air at the bottom of it.

 

[Nader]

As shandon said, it has to have some benefit, no matter how minute it is.

 

[Copperhead245]

Hyjack...

So, those of you with oiled filters - I recently installed the K&N/smooth tube setup - quite a gap between the smooth tube and the airbox. Looks like lots of hot air (behind the radiator) can get sucked in.

I'm closing those gaps with some hi-density foam. I assume this has been talked about before - any tips?

Ron

 

[Shandon]

I actually insulated the airbox surface (inside) with some of dynomats engine compartment insulation to help with the boiling airbox problem. I did leave that space around the K&N smooth tube and airbox open so that air can enter and slowly exit out the back so that heat from trapped air didnt build up. I feel it worked well. My Air box is way way cooler even after sitting while running for a while.

 

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[Racer Robbie]

You can seal up the area around the smooth tube and the upper and lower air box with PSA closed cell foam. As for removing the air baffle, if you lean back wards into the engine compartment and look inside the air scoop you will see 3 #1 Phillips screws holding the air baffle in place.