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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Bandit 00C5
Old school look...



Love it! Where'd you get those valve covers?
IS that an aftermarket intake, or stock and painted?
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 10:40 AM
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How do you like that carbon fiber nose piece? I have a stainless one now but I've been debating on getting that one instead.
I prefer the carbon fiber one on my 99. I have the chrome one on my 02 but I don't think I have a picture of it.

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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JMG2
Love it! Where'd you get those valve covers?
IS that an aftermarket intake, or stock and painted?
Valve covers are available from Summit Racing. Intake is an LS6 that I painted with high temp engine enamel..
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by c4gone
I like that colored logo. How'd you do that?

Also, great looking bays guys!
If u are referring to the logo on the hood liner I painted it by hand using fabric paint. Thanks
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyDee
If u are referring to the logo on the hood liner I painted it by hand using fabric paint. Thanks
Oh nice! How long did they take
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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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Oh nice! How long did they take
It was so long ago I don't remember and I'm old so that doesn't help with the memory. Anyway it was a winter project so I wasn't really concerned with time spent.
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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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Nothing fancy, but I keep it clean.
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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 04:23 PM
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Nothing fancy, but I keep it clean.
Yes we can see you are a minimalist!
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Mine's clean, but it needs something "else"; like a chrome alternator and/or a master cylinder cover (BTW, a supercharger is just not in the budget). I hate the red couplings against the green engine bay, but I can't find any alternatives. I'm even thinking of getting an Interstate battery to at least coordinate the battery area!




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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Brunello
Yes we can see you are a minimalist!
Very clean! What kind of cold air are you running?
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Originally Posted by Edmund Iverson
Mine's clean, but it needs something "else"; like a chrome alternator and/or a master cylinder cover (BTW, a supercharger is just not in the budget). I hate the red couplings against the green engine bay, but I can't find any alternatives. I'm even thinking of getting an Interstate battery to at least coordinate the battery area!



There are places that sell colored silicone hoses that can be used.
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Originally Posted by dskinsler83
There are places that sell colored silicone hoses that can be used.
I actually like it. Looks great
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by c4gone
Very clean! What kind of cold air are you running?
my set up ?

larger single FMIC with Halltech tunnel port and methanol injection for an even cooler intake charge.

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Originally Posted by Edmund Iverson
Mine's clean, but it needs something "else"; like a chrome alternator and/or a master cylinder cover (BTW, a supercharger is just not in the budget). I hate the red couplings against the green engine bay, but I can't find any alternatives. I'm even thinking of getting an Interstate battery to at least coordinate the battery area!

As far as couplers, there has got to be places on line that would custom make some for you. Might be hard to find a green that matches but black should be readily available.
As far as the chrome alternator, get up with Bret. He is forum member BLOWNBLUEZ06@RKT Performance ( His cell# is 972-741-7457 and due to all the robot calls, he asks that you text him before calling or leave me a message if he is unable to answer) I got my 02's polished one from him, I needed the extra amperage which I believe was 250? It's been awhile, damn memory of mine
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Ditched the stock coverings for something more mechanical. Not spotless but clean.
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Originally Posted by Keev1414


I have spent countless hours and about 8 years on mine. Its takes time.!!
My fine china is not even that clean.... Oh my.

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I'm in. Just missing the intake cover which is being repainted.
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