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Sep 15, 2016 | 05:41 PM

2ndvett01

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Engine Dress Uo

Anyone installed those abs chrome plated engine plenum covers. The ones that attach directly on the "tubes"?

Sep 15, 2016 | 07:02 PM

Stealth02

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Haven't used that product. I went with a painted Carbon fiber RK Sport one piece engine cover from Dennis at Double D mods.

Sep 15, 2016 | 10:45 PM

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Haven't installed chrome ones over the intake manifold, but I do have a painted fiberglass one on mine. It is a two piece design and each piece has two mounting holes (one on each side of each piece) that slips over studs and then you use a nut to secure them solidly in place. I have seen some that use Velcro or something similar, but I not know how well they would stay in place. Here's a pic of mine:

If you need better pics, let me know.

Sep 15, 2016 | 11:32 PM

FX VETTE

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Wow, both of those engines look really cool - NICE!

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:55 AM

workmanw

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Really nice set ups!

Sep 16, 2016 | 02:14 AM

mark03c5

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Yea I have and after a year are so the chrome was pilling off.inwould not recommend .

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Sep 16, 2016 | 03:23 AM

Outlawtorn

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Sep 16, 2016 | 05:36 AM

tmirisola

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Beautiful engine bays. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sep 16, 2016 | 08:20 AM

FX VETTE

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Eddie.

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:36 AM

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BlackSVT03

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I too have just the RK Sport One piece. Changes the entire look of the engine bay

Sep 16, 2016 | 02:21 PM

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regalvette

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Sep 16, 2016 | 03:22 PM

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mrmagloo

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I really like the look of the chrome, but the durability comments is scary. Plus, I don't think anyone offers them anymore?

Sep 19, 2016 | 01:04 PM

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I like what I did. Easy to keep bay clean.

Sep 20, 2016 | 07:25 PM

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Bill Vett

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I've had mine since they were first offered by RPI, although I don't think they are available anymore. It is as nice today as the day I got it(6 + years).

Sep 20, 2016 | 08:01 PM

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FX VETTE

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Awesome engine bays in this thread! I feel like I'm at a car show - keep these pics coming please! It's great seeing the different personalities reflected in the way these engine bays are done!

Last edited by FX VETTE; Sep 20, 2016 at 08:44 PM. Reason: Added the word "bay" to make Mike94ZLT1 happy :)

Sep 20, 2016 | 08:26 PM

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What's that thing in your upper radiator hose?

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It's great seeing the different personalities reflected in the way these engines are done!

I see no engines, I see a bunch of covers! I guess I'm a nudist

Metal engine covers remind me too much of this:

Sep 20, 2016 | 08:33 PM

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Clancy209

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Sep 20, 2016 | 08:35 PM

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williame3590

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Going to dress mine up with an ECS supercharger.

Bays posted so far are excellent!

Bill

Sep 20, 2016 | 08:40 PM

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v8srfun

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I can appreciate someone wanting to dress up the bay but I am more of a function over forum kind of guy. I don't want any extra stuff under the hood that does not have a specific purpose other than cosmetics.