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Old May 25, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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I wanted to highlight the complexity that individual coils offer rather than cover it up. Here is what I did to the LS6 in my C2. What do you think?

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Old May 25, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Well to be honest, It looks like poop. All I see is a red X
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Here is a better photo.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...coilcaps1k.jpg
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Looks pretty darn good. Nice work there.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Nice look! How are they mounted?
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Really looks good!!
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The individual coil cover is mounted to the coil by use of 2 ea 90* aluminum brackets held in place by the coil mounting bolts. The cover is bolted to these brackets with 45* flat head socket bolts.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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thats well done and neat
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Interesing look - very different. Got kind of a motorcycle/aircraft/vintage hot-rod feel.

Not my cup of tea, but looks great!
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I like them.

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Old May 25, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Excellent craftsmanship, you should be justifiably proud of them!
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A big for a very nice mod. Looks great.

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Looks kinda like you have two valve covers on it diffrent and an eye catcher for sure looks good.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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I saw this car at the Central Arkansas Corvette Club meet in Little Rock it was sweet !!!! I love the way the covers give the new school engine and old school look.
Great Job !!

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Yeah I like it....old school w/lots of bling.....
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Somebody stole your Quadrajet !
Fits the period style nicely
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Real COOL
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I especially appreciate those who gave their reasoning. I am finding an old school vs new school comment frequently. Please explain your thoughts. This is a show restomod that I am trying to optimize. I am contemplating changes and appreciate your opinions. Please keep presenting them.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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I like it, very contempary or retro old school
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Interesting,,,just wonder if they would look better if it was one piece?? I do like the component look though. What is the large single piece above??
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