rotary1307cc

iTrader: (5)

If i had a f body the first thing gone would be the cowl

Absolutely stupid trying to work under the hood with it there

turbocamaro125

iTrader: (3)

I live in PA and got passed many times.....the inspector cant get over how big the turbo is to even see the wipers arent there

turbocamaro125

iTrader: (3)

I would cut the cowl out of a 02 ss with 10miles on....Its just a camaro and idk what the big deal is? But its all in what you want....Some ppl dont wanna use a stock looking intake whether you can make power with it or not...just sayin I like the holley HR intake alot more lol

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

Seems like a 50/50 vote hmmm

SMOKNSS

iTrader: (3)

I have been debating this also. I don't drive in the rain anyway, but the ease of working on everything and being able to run whatever intake I want is very appealing..... Hmmm.

HRHohio

Rain? What's that?

black4.8

iTrader: (1)

just extra weight, get rid of them. i just wax the windshield when i do the body. i think it last longer than rain ex.

Tally TransAm

iTrader: (17)

didnt cut the cowl. left the metal and all the plastic trim. really did it to try and get back a couple pounds from the motor and linkage from when i put the iron block in

skinnies

iTrader: (33)

It's funny, we do lots of swaps for people, not often anymore we work on an 4th gen fbody, but when we do I'm like EFFF this damn cowl, lol.

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

Damn You guys are making this tough for me Haha

technical

SUBCHAPTER E
PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS

175.71. WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
(a) Condition of Windshield Wipers - A wiper system shall be in safe operating condition as described in §175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
(b) Cleaning - A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with a wiper system capable of cleaning rain, snow and other moisture from windshield and constructed so as to be operated by a switch conveniently located for use by the driver while in normal operating position.
(1) Wipers shall operate as specified by the manufacturer or a minimum of 45 cycles per minute if not specified.
(2) A vehicle specified under this subchapter originally equipped with two wiper blades and two wiper arms—driver and passenger side—shall have them in place and in good working order.

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

I don't care about inspection I have a guy for that.

Cam72aro

iTrader: (28)

Wiper are required for state inspection. I am an inspector, but I wont get rid of them. I dont like the look of a cut cowl. It makes a big gap on a stock hood between the back of the hood and windshield.

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

I don't like the big gap either, if I decide to cut it ill make some type of filler panel. lm still on the fence about cutting it though....

Beaflag VonRathburg

iTrader: (176)

Then, why bother? You say you want it to be easier to work on, but then you're going to put something, albeit possibly easier to work with back in there. Sounds like you're going to do a lot of work for zero to little gain. How often are you wrenching on things that you feel the need to remove the cowling?

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

You got a point probably not very often

js2fst

iTrader: (12)

Next it would be taking off of ac, and ps, pb, or heater why waste the time yes a drag only car ok! but a street car no way!

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (44)

I did an ac delete but I'm keeping heat, ps and power brakes.