That is interesting about the engine cover aiding in cooling. Never heard of that. Everyone I asked said that they just throw those things on there cause they don't make engines pretty like they used to. Just a way to cover up all that ugly plastic. I'm gonna look into it a little more, but thanks for the heads up. I am rarely in the desert, and I haven't noticed any overheating problems in stop and go traffic, but I'll keep my eye on it (it is my DD). Is this also a concern for supercharged engines? They don't have a cover either.
Targa88,
The kit I used is from a company in AU called Extreme Limits Offroad. They sell kits for extending breathers. Each kit does two breathers, so you'll need two. They call one the diff kit and one the trans/T-case kit, but they are the same. These kits are not inexpensive so, IF MONEY IS AN ISSUE THIS ISN'T THE WAY TO GO. You can get the same result for around $60 as opposed to $300 for two kits from Extreme Limits Offroad.
You can buy most of the parts in the kit at a hydraulic supply store for very little money. The only thing you can't get, and the reason the Kit is so expensive, is the breather filters and billet filter mount. You can use a number of filter options if you are going to DIY, but they won't be as pretty. Here is a link to ELO for the kits. If you want to DIY, PM me and I can help you out. I actually have extra stuff for the mod.... connectors, tubing, etc, so I may be able to hook you up.
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Nice, looks like they came down a little on the price. Only $124 per kit now.
