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Old 05-25-2019, 01:33 PM
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So I have an Interstate battery. Hasnt given me an issue on this Vette or any other C4 that I had that had one. But the God awful green color they use sticks out like a sore thumb under the hood with everything being black, grey and aluminum colored in the C4 engine bay. I decided to make this one. Had a left over C4 emblem from when I replaced the ones on my 93 Ruby and used it here.

Whaddaya guys think? I know the emblem is wrong for my year... its a prototype...


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Looks good to me, but the only person that matters is you.
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Originally Posted by hcbph
Looks good to me, but the only person that matters is you.
Thanks, yea, just trying to get some opinions on it....
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Looks 100% better than a "green" batt.
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Good idea, showing your c4 some love , i like it
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Looks good. What did you make it out of?

Also, where did you get the cover between the ECM and the firewall? I've never seen that before.
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Well Done! I like it
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
Looks 100% better than a "green" batt.
Jim!
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Originally Posted by RedRedRed
Looks good. What did you make it out of?

Also, where did you get the cover between the ECM and the firewall? I've never seen that before.
Its made from ABS plastic. The piece from the firewall to the ECM is a stock piece on my 90.
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Frank, what you up to these days? Long time no see/hear.

I recall that you loved your red MN6 Vette and now I know why. I feel same about my "new" red '89 MN6 Vert.
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Looks good, but will it retain more heat in hot weather. Seems like it might trap some heat at the top. Probably not a big issue.
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Is it just a flat piece taped to the top of the battery?
It's an interesting idea though
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Originally Posted by sluggballz
Is it just a flat piece taped to the top of the battery?
It's an interesting idea though
I used hook & loop to fasten it. Its flat plastic, but i have it fitted around the support and anything else that was in the way.
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An easier solution is the OEM battery cover for a 96,I’ll have to find a picture.
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I’ve bought 2 spares before these are discontinued. The part number is 15180205.
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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
An easier solution is the OEM battery cover for a 96,I’ll have to find a picture.
Good solution for sure, but not so easy if its discontinued....
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Originally Posted by 81c3
Good solution for sure, but not so easy if its discontinued....
It’s got 2 small openings for each terminal.
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That looks great. I love mods like this -- subtle and tasteful

Originally Posted by 81c3
Its made from ABS plastic.
Ok, can you give us more information on how you formed/cut the plastic? Thanks

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