Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Stainless plenum covers?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:15 AM
  #1  
Flh Den's Avatar
Flh Den
Thread Starter
Race Director
Supporting Member
15 Year Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
St. Jude 10 Year Donor
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 10,374
Likes: 128
From: Coventry RI
St. Jude Donor '13 thru '25
Default Stainless plenum covers?

Purchased a 04 c5 vert last year and after a few exterior additions and new wheels looking to add a few under the hood items as well. I thought I might start with a stainless plenum cover then maybe fuel rails later on. My question is how is the plenum cover installed and is it a problem after a while with rattles or other issues. I like the solid vs the perforated cover. How about issues with the fuel rail covers as well? Any forum vendors to purchase from also. Thank You. Dennis.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:49 AM
  #2  
Mike98SilVert's Avatar
Mike98SilVert
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 90 Days
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 30,260
Likes: 4,577
From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Default



I have the polished solid ss plenum cover and matching polished ss inner fender covers. The plenum cover is held by one screw through the cowl in an existing opening and velcro. The fender covers are held by velcro. No noticeable rattles or shaking but heat will soften the adhesive of the velcro so don't try to remove pieces for any reason until it is completely cooled down under the hood.
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:56 AM
  #3  
AmethystVette's Avatar
AmethystVette
Racer
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 284
Likes: 3
From: Rochester New York
Default

Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
Why does it look like there is lumber in between the engine and radiator? Squirrels?
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 12:41 PM
  #4  
Mike98SilVert's Avatar
Mike98SilVert
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 90 Days
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 30,260
Likes: 4,577
From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Default

I use a 4 ft piece of pressure treated 2x12 for a tire stopper.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Stainless plenum covers?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:13 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE