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Oct 9, 2019 | 05:50 PM

#21

MSG C5

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I primarily went with a little paint, some perforated covers, and fluid caps.

Oct 9, 2019 | 06:06 PM

#22

rjwvetttt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

I primarily went with a little paint, some perforated covers, and fluid caps.

Very nice look. I especially like the perforation.👍

Oct 9, 2019 | 06:15 PM

#23

CQRT

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From: Scottsdale AZ

Oct 10, 2019 | 01:26 PM

#24

HotrodZ06

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From: Ontario, California

I relocated the coils to the frame rails and installed chevy racing valve covers.

Oct 10, 2019 | 09:07 PM

#25

2004SpiralGrey

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From: Levittown NY

Did you actually get the booster cover from RK Sport because I've been looking for one for a while now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth02

Rk sports makes the one piece engine cover. The late Double D Mods painted the silver. I believe James William's at Bad Boy customs does them now. RK sports also makes a complete carbon fiber dress up kit. Radiator surge tank cover, wiper tank cover, brake booster cover, power steering cover and inner wheel well cover. The carbon fiber battery cover I purchased from a forum member. I am still searching for the right alternator cover. The fluid reservoir caps are carbon fiber and chrome also.

Oct 11, 2019 | 02:45 PM

#26

smuggler85

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From: Alpena MI

Oct 11, 2019 | 08:24 PM

#27

Dave in Pa

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From: Central Fl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

I primarily went with a little paint, some perforated covers, and fluid caps.

Like the way you did this! Are the "caps" covers for the OEM caps or the complete cap; and where did you get them? Dave

Oct 11, 2019 | 08:46 PM

#28

MadMax96

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From: Round Lake, IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

I primarily went with a little paint, some perforated covers, and fluid caps.

I dig the powder coated alternator cover... I've only seen them in chrome and I'm not a fan of that at all. Overall this is very tastefully done.

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Oct 11, 2019 | 09:07 PM

#29

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Originally Posted by smuggler85

I thought I did too much red !!!!

Oct 11, 2019 | 09:27 PM

#30

cv67

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Stealth thats the way Gm shoulda made them. I dont like covers at all but that looks sharp...classy.

ls run good but they are an ugly duckling plain and simple

Oct 11, 2019 | 09:40 PM

#31

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

Stealth thats the way Gm shoulda made them. I dont like covers at all but that looks sharp...classy.

ls run good but they are an ugly duckling plain and simple

I love the LS look ????

Oct 11, 2019 | 09:42 PM

#32

Mr. Black

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I wish I had a Grandma that liked stealth. lol

Oct 11, 2019 | 09:43 PM

#33

helives4u2

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From: Vegas NV

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Originally Posted by mstromquist

I like showing my engine when I can. Black paint, SS, chrome, hydrocarbon & real carbon.

can you tell me where you found the CF radiator shroud? Thanks

Oct 11, 2019 | 11:15 PM

#34

USAZR1

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C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

I like the simplicity of my car's LS6 but it just doesn't have the visual impact of the modified LT5, in my 90 ZR-1.
Sorry for the hijack.

Oct 12, 2019 | 12:06 AM

#35

mstromquist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by helives4u2

can you tell me where you found the CF radiator shroud? Thanks

If you can give me a day or 2 I’ll check my receipts when I get home. I am thinking I found them on this site in the for sale section but I’m not positive on that at the moment. It’s not a one piece but 2 pieces. One on each side of the intake and they’re a cover, not a replacement piece.