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As a FYI, that cover is used on the Highlander, and Lexus equivalent, in which the Toyota T24-FTS engine is mounted transversely, not longitudinally, as it is in our trucks. As I understand it, that cover is there to direct airflow to the back of the engine when mounted in those vehicles, my guess to provide air over the turbo/headers.
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Those plastic covers for the Highlander cost $175 for the 2024. I had a friend who replaced one. It won’t fit, but just telling you for cost comparison.
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Victory 4x4 makes a nice one for under $200
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Meh. I don’t have an issue with the engine not having a cover. The hood covers it on a day to day basis. What do you want to cover up?
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Modern engines are ugly. It's a little dress up for it. Don't want it? Don't buy it.
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I will assume this makes the engine run a little bit warmer than usual. I don’t know if that is a good thing or a bad thing or a nothing. The Victory cover looks like a bash guard. Looks awesome. This is one of those times I fear second-guessing Toyota.
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No practical need ( or Toyota would have installed one)
I was researching the engine, images were shown with a cover, I now realize those were transverse mounts.
I was researching the engine, images were shown with a cover, I now realize those were transverse mounts.
Toyota saved a $1.50 (or whatever they cost them) on each truck by not including the cover, regardless of need or not.
That is the real reason there isn't one.
The higher trim level vehicles like Lexus one shown have them, mainly for looks.
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