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Jan 4, 2006 | 05:24 PM

man00dude

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St. Jude Donor '09

Under the Hood

I have a black on black 2003 coupe. Planning on dressing up the engine bay a lil. Maybe some torch red mix with some chrome. Does anyone with a black vette have pics of their dressed up engine bays?

Jan 4, 2006 | 05:26 PM

Chicago

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St. Jude Donor '15

I'm in the same boat. I have a black '98 (black interior.) Been thinking of painting the FRC's to get a little color under the hood.

Jan 4, 2006 | 05:29 PM

Y2Kvert4me

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St. Jude Donor '03

Well, there is this ONE black C5 with a mighty dressed-up engine bay....

He will be here soon, trust me.

Jan 4, 2006 | 05:44 PM

C6 NOIR

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St. Jude Donor '03-'06-'07-'08-'09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

Well, there is this ONE black C5 with a mighty dressed-up engine bay....

He will be here soon, trust me.

Really don't think that you're referring to me, but here's mine. Purposely wanted to keep red to a minimum.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...03/122505b.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...3/eb122505.jpg

Am still on back-order from kewl for the coolant and washer tank covers in carbon fiber.

Jan 4, 2006 | 05:52 PM

Togo

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check this thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1225571
the GP may be over - but he still does GREAT WORK

Jan 4, 2006 | 05:53 PM

man00dude

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St. Jude Donor '09

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Originally Posted by C5-NOIR-TX

Looks great!

Jan 4, 2006 | 06:03 PM

c5BlackBeauty

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St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21

Another mod on the wish list for my trip black.

Jan 4, 2006 | 06:13 PM

Sully C5

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Not black...but I am a big fan of CHROME.

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Jan 4, 2006 | 06:48 PM

C6 NOIR

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From: Pearland TX

St. Jude Donor '03-'06-'07-'08-'09

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Originally Posted by man00dude

Looks great!

Thanks. Actually this is the third redo of my engine bay.

In addition to the two other cf covers on back-order, there are four minor chrome pieces (caps) not shown in the pics. The C5 emblem is actually a reflection from the hoodliner.

Jan 4, 2006 | 09:37 PM

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Z0SLIK

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From: Hoover Alabama

Jan 4, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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SLPRC5

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My '97 Sebring Silver flows from outside to under the hood.

Jan 4, 2006 | 10:20 PM

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jrose7004

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I don't have any pictures but red will sure wake it up!

Jan 4, 2006 | 10:59 PM

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0vetteshop

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St. Jude Donor '13

Lots of Torch Red pics in our photo gallery

Ken

Jan 4, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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bobdt173

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

Well, there is this ONE black C5 with a mighty dressed-up engine bay....

He will be here soon, trust me.

It is one fine machine! Come on Jim quit teasing us.

Here is white on white.

Thanks,
Bob

Jan 5, 2006 | 01:14 AM

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NVR2L8

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From: Bowling Green KY

I'm not the "mystery car", but I know who Tom is referring to. My car is not black, but since you mentioned torch red under the hood, mine may give you some ideas. Mine is a combination of torch red, chrome and carbon fiber. Good luck!

Jan 5, 2006 | 01:37 AM

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doug doo wop

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Originally Posted by NVR2L8

Nice engine, is that chrome plenum cover from Kewl? I'm trying to get one myself.

Jan 5, 2006 | 03:24 AM

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edensknight

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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California

Awesome custom engine bay treatments on this thread. What great eye candy!

Jan 6, 2006 | 01:23 AM

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NVR2L8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doug doo wop

Nice engine, is that chrome plenum cover from Kewl? I'm trying to get one myself.

Sorry, but that is not a plenum cover on my engine. It is a chrome manifold, available from WCC, Advanced Plating and S and P.

Probably some other vendors also, but these come to mind. About $900. if my memory is correct.