Engine Compartment Chrome/Polished SS
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Engine Compartment Chrome/Polished SS
Modding my engine compartment with "bling" and have some problems and questions relating to alternator, idler/pulley, etc. covers. First how does the mix of PSS and chrome covers work? Do they appear similar enough or clash? Second, I've tried to install the CEC idler/pulley chrome cover but couldn't get it to align properly because the right side bottom was restricted by the water pump housing. The cover wouldn't align correctly. All of you guys with engine compartment bling please share your experience, it will be appreciated. 
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Most people can not tell the difference between chrome and pss. As far as the fit did you call CEC? I found that every cover I got from them was great with the best fit. I have not got the idler/pulley from them yet so I cant tell you how this one works. But we have more people with a lit more bling then me.
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Originally Posted by 4deatr
Most people can not tell the difference between chrome and pss. As far as the fit did you call CEC? I found that every cover I got from them was great with the best fit. I have not got the idler/pulley from them yet so I cant tell you how this one works. But we have more people with a lit more bling then me.
I've had just about everything they offer for the C5 at one time or the other 
Never had a problem with any of their products. If you're having a problem with the cover just call Bill at CEC and he will get things straightened out for you 
As far as the PSS and chrome combo goes, there is a slight difference in appearence to me. The only thing to consider is that the pss scratches very easily 
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Please remember the are difference in the 2003 and the 2004. The 2004 requires a different alternator cover, idler arm cover than the 2003. The pulley on the passenger side of the car is also different.
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Originally Posted by SLIK
Please remember the are difference in the 2003 and the 2004. The 2004 requires a different alternator cover, idler arm cover than the 2003. The pulley on the passenger side of the car is also different.
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Originally Posted by GB Vette
... The only thing to consider is that the pss scratches very easily ... have gradually replaced most of the pss with chrome from CEC...the scratches on the pss fender covers were the worsthttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...3/fd83a41c.jpg
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Thanks to all for the information. I will follow up with Bill @ CEC. Actually I had sent them an email 2 days ago and got my reply today. 
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I will follow up with Bill @ CEC. Actually I had sent them an email 2 days ago and got my reply today. HeyVern
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Chrome Idler Pully Cover
I just installed my chrome Idler Pully cover that I bought from Bill and Brenda at CEC and it fits perfectly. Initially, I failed to tell them that I have a 2004, so they didn't send the extension bracket I needed to make it fit. One week later, I received the bracket in the mail and now everything is fine. Shayne
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Originally Posted by GB Vette
I've had just about everything they offer for the C5 at one time or the other Never had a problem with any of their products. If you're having a problem with the cover just call Bill at CEC and he will get things straightened out for you As far as the PSS and chrome combo goes, there is a slight difference in appearence to me. The only thing to consider is that the pss scratches very easily 
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Originally Posted by mitch.smith
Can you tell me if you have noticed any power loss with the polished plenum. Also where did you get it with all the chrome tubes that go with it. I have bought all the covers from Bill and have sent my alt bracket an Alt to ed to be chromed still need a fix for the plenum. I am TDY in Norfolk from Seattle. Would love to see your car. Was in Suffolk today!!
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Originally Posted by KC Vette
Chrome and CEC are the only way to go, don't mix them either all chrome or all pss. That's from a "GB Vette Wanna Be"..heheheh
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Originally Posted by KC Vette
Chrome and CEC are the only way to go, don't mix them either all chrome or all pss. That's from a "GB Vette Wanna Be"..heheheh
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Originally Posted by GB Vette
I've had just about everything they offer for the C5 at one time or the other Never had a problem with any of their products. If you're having a problem with the cover just call Bill at CEC and he will get things straightened out for you As far as the PSS and chrome combo goes, there is a slight difference in appearence to me. The only thing to consider is that the pss scratches very easily
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Go with the chrome. On day 1 they will look close but one year later you will definitely tell the difference. It's a pay me now or pay me later deal.