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Old 07-24-2005, 07:06 AM
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I took my originals and painted them with hi-temp engine paint, then sanded the fins. Looks pretty good (and inexpensive).
Old 07-24-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brooksman9
I took my originals and painted them with hi-temp engine paint, then sanded the fins. Looks pretty good (and inexpensive).
Very, very nice!!!! I really like those L82's!!!
Old 07-24-2005, 05:11 PM
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Here's what we put on my new zz4...


Old 07-24-2005, 06:54 PM
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Now this is how I hope my engine compartment looks when I am done with my C3. I may use your photo to help me when I start to tweak my engine and under the hood.

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Old 07-24-2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by brooksman9
I took my originals and painted them with hi-temp engine paint, then sanded the fins. Looks pretty good (and inexpensive).
Those look great!
Old 07-24-2005, 11:06 PM
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Cast aluminum - $59 on Ebay:



the seller is "racersoutlet"
Old 07-25-2005, 12:01 AM
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All of those cover look good
Old 07-25-2005, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBad1979
Cast aluminum - $59 on Ebay:



the seller is "racersoutlet"
Very very nice.... $59? How are they holding up?
Old 07-25-2005, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Red73
Just an FYI, I heard that you type of air cleaner are prone to fires, the element will catch fire if the carb backfires. Being so close to the flame and full of fuel moisture. Just an FYI.
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Photo says it all...



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Old 07-25-2005, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBad1979
Cast aluminum - $59 on Ebay:



the seller is "racersoutlet"
valve covers look great and i really like the color on your intake, wat pump and brake cylinder, very unique. is that paint or powdercoated?
Old 07-25-2005, 01:00 AM
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Old 07-25-2005, 01:05 AM
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Old 07-25-2005, 01:32 AM
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Kool, engine show
heres my .02 cents
Old 07-25-2005, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rosslato
valve covers look great and i really like the color on your intake, wat pump and brake cylinder, very unique. is that paint or powdercoated?
"engine enamel" from the local AZ

to my surprise it doesn't peel or flake off, it's on there for a year now and I sometimes even start and drive the car so it does see some temperature

Originally Posted by mzdads
Very very nice.... $59? How are they holding up?
great
Old 07-25-2005, 10:56 AM
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Mine are just painted aluminum with the brand name filed to expose the name under the clear coat

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I can be assured at local shows and cruise-ins I won't be seeing another set like mine....custom hand cut by forum member lvrpool32.

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Old 07-25-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by yellow 72
I can be assured at local shows and cruise-ins I won't be seeing another set like mine....custom hand cut by forum member lvrpool32.

Holy crap those are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! I'm afraid to ask how much.
Doesn't really mater, those are great looking!
Old 07-25-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jake1
Just an FYI, I heard that you type of air cleaner are prone to fires, the element will catch fire if the carb backfires. Being so close to the flame and full of fuel moisture. Just an FYI.
Thanks, I've heard that from several different sources. Rod
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Originally Posted by yellow 72
I can be assured at local shows and cruise-ins I won't be seeing another set like mine....custom hand cut by forum member lvrpool32.

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