engine dress up
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
Originally Posted by djgrelli
When I worked in the shipyard many moons ago we had a saying. A little putty and paint will make it what it ain't.
My grandfather used to say something similar about women: "Powder and paint makes a girl what she ain't!" Wise man he. Joe
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From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
did you read the article in one of the street rod magazines where they took the same engine on the dyno and ran carbs from like 300cfm up to 1150 on it? if not i think i still have it and can get it for you on monday at work...its an interesting article....
No, I missed that. What was the end result?
Yes, please forward article if you can...mozuch@aol.com
Last edited by Jughead; Jan 23, 2005 at 12:03 AM.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Originally Posted by OneBrokenSmile07
Not to hijack the thread or anything but if the stock twin snorkle scoops were better for performance why does everyone remove them?
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by GDaina
Open element is better
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Kent
Originally Posted by GDaina
Open element is better
Have to disagree, the twin snorkle system is alot better in getting cool air to the carb than an open element. It doesn't look as good I agree, but most agree that it does a very good job, it was a great design by GM. Just mt 0.02
Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Originally Posted by gr8whte
how have you guys dressed up your engine compartment to make it look good?
Melting Slicks
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From: Canton Ohio
Originally Posted by yellow 72
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
Hello,
I am going to try my first photo posting with this thread.
Here is the before photo on my 73 454.
And this is the in progress shot to where I am able to drive it this weekend.
I installed the chrome ignition cover, new valve covers and air cleaner. Thats about all the chrome I am going to do. The next project is to replace and reroute all of the emission hoses.
kdf
I am going to try my first photo posting with this thread.
Here is the before photo on my 73 454.
And this is the in progress shot to where I am able to drive it this weekend.
I installed the chrome ignition cover, new valve covers and air cleaner. Thats about all the chrome I am going to do. The next project is to replace and reroute all of the emission hoses.
kdf
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Originally Posted by Pauld
Have to disagree, the twin snorkle system is alot better in getting cool air to the carb than an open element. It doesn't look as good I agree, but most agree that it does a very good job, it was a great design by GM. Just mt 0.02
Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
OHSIXX, I don't know buddy. Some of these youngsters might have a shot at taking the "Most Chrome" award away from us old farts. (j/k). OK, here's my pic. This evolved over a long long time and every year I modify or repaint something so it's always an on going project.
(j/k). OK, here's my pic. This evolved over a long long time and every year I modify or repaint something so it's always an on going project.
Le Mans Master
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by danboback
I really like these valve covers! I think that will be my next cosmetic purchase, I would be tempted to paint them black and leave the letters the way they are. But they definitely look good!
