Anyone take off the rain guard inside the nostrils of the WS6 TA that blocks most of the air into the air box? I was wondering if it’s safe to take it off even during the rain. Or will my engine flood from all the access water going thru? Anyone try this? Results?

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Stavos
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2002 TransAm WS6
Manual, coupe, Black
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I did it on my 97 and it gets the filter wet when it rains. So I drilled two small holes in the neck of the airbox for the water to get out. I have never had a problem with it, but I rarely drive it in the rain unless I get caught out in it.

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1997 Trans Am WS6
White, 4A, K&N, TBbypass,
MAF mods, 160* stat., Air Foil, Borla Cat-Back, Black T/A side decals and rear fill-in by Firebat
Best ET to date: 13.723@103.09
60ft: 2.043

1982 Pontiac Firebird
2.8 V6, A4, t-tops, American Racing Rims - PROJECT CAR

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You might feel a power loss at WOT while it's raining

 

The 96-97 WS6's get the filter wet.

The 98-02 WS6's wil be fine with the rear baffel removed.

Two completely different setups.

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DaveD
1998 WS6 #207
-ARE Stage II Head/Cam
1998 Regal GS
-It Has Boost

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I took out both on my 98WS6 and also cut out the fiberglass behind them, WIDE OPEN. I have driven it in the rain and never had any problems.

I notice a BIG difference now around 40+ and up. I tested the car at the track before and after. Best MPH before was about 104.5, after was 106+.

I'm not saying you should do it... Just that it helped my car.

Good Luck.