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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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No, I missed that. What was the end result?

Yes, please forward article if you can...mozuch@aol.com
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http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ose/index.html
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow 72
Like these?
exactly, are those available like that or did you paint them yourself?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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I painted them semi gloss engine enamel...
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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they look awesome!
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GDaina
Unless the twin snorkle draws fresh air via ducts, it will draw warm air from the engine compartment...
I always thought the open element air cleaners were better because they drew in cool air from the shade of the hood, while the snorkles suck in the really hot air from the road!
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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So just how big a pain is it to clean and paint the compartment without pulling the engine?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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every time i see that yellow splatter paint i get excited.....thats really cool, and one of my all time favorites
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WOW I can not belive some of those engine bays, they are so beautiful!!! nice job guys!

I just got my interior done and picking up the car tonight. pics coming later or tomorrow, but next is engine dress up!
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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So just how big a pain is it to clean and paint the compartment without pulling the engine?
it's a pain in the azz, but worth it.....remove a lot of stuff and tape the rest...
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Originally Posted by 1FUNVET
WOW I can not belive some of those engine bays, they are so beautiful!!! nice job guys!

I just got my interior done and picking up the car tonight. pics coming later or tomorrow, but next is engine dress up!
awesome pics guys
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Its still pretty ugly but I'm working on it!
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Not the best picture, but I went for simple. The wires are now black, though...
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GDaina
Unless the twin snorkle draws fresh air via ducts, it will draw warm air from the engine compartment...
The later C3s have a twin snorkle setup with a cold air intake that comes in over the radiator. Very cool setup...and better than an open element.
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