Whats the purpose of the splash shields?

[djw383]

  I just did that today( Took off the cowl seal) I got a new one at Carlisle to put back on if it doesn't work out. I'm thinking it might blow engine bay fumes/hot air right down the vents and into the car?  I never had a hood seal being a T/A hood.

No cowl seal, no fumes or other problems in 2500 miles.....

[brads70]

No cowl seal, no fumes or other problems in 2500 miles.....

Good to know, thanks! I'll give it a go, costs me nothing to try....

[roadman5312]

     I have alot of sheet aluminum    I'm thinking about building some vents that as the car moves thru the air it creates a vacuum on the engine compartment, pulling hot air out.   Yep, I really want to do that.   

                                 Vents are built, fronts point forward,cool air in, backs point back, hot air out. Q built them and installed for this pic. Pulled back out for painting.  I think they will help, heck can't hurt.