I'm waiting on a couple more pieces right now.
Chrome plated Kewl plenum cover question
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It's chrome plated plastic.
Of all the chrome items I have on my car, it is easily the best plating work I've seen, absolutely flawless and durable finish.
It's a pricey piece, but what a dramatic difference it makes.
Of all the chrome items I have on my car, it is easily the best plating work I've seen, absolutely flawless and durable finish.
It's a pricey piece, but what a dramatic difference it makes.
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that Kewl makes some great pieces. I have a painted plenum cover on mine and like it alot. The chrome one looks awesome.
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Originally Posted by Zilla
I am in the process of deciding if I should go with the chrome or carbon fiber plenum
Considering your NBM car and the screens you have I'd suggest the chrome to tie it all together. I think that would look great.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
It's chrome plated plastic.
Of all the chrome items I have on my car, it is easily the best plating work I've seen, absolutely flawless and durable finish.
It's a pricey piece, but what a dramatic difference it makes.
Of all the chrome items I have on my car, it is easily the best plating work I've seen, absolutely flawless and durable finish.
It's a pricey piece, but what a dramatic difference it makes.
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Wow!!! I just went to the KEWL website and saw where the plastic intake cover is $550.00!!!!
I didn't pay a whole lot more than that for the real Wieand Lingenfelter signature polished aluminum Z06 intake manifold.
That's some pricey plastic.
I didn't pay a whole lot more than that for the real Wieand Lingenfelter signature polished aluminum Z06 intake manifold.
That's some pricey plastic.
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Installs easily. The plenum cover is 2 pieces, the seam is hidden under the fuel line that crosses over the manifold.
First remove the fuel rail covers (they just snap off).
Then drop in the rear pc of the pleum cover...you have to flex it a little bit and kind of put it at an angle to get it to pop into place, but it's not difficult and it fits perfectly. The front part of the cover installs the same. As you get them to drop in place, you'll where the small ears on the covers slip over existing studs/bolts on the fuel rail assemply...Kewl includes the washers/nuts needed to attach to these points.
Then reinstall your rail covers and you're all set.
First remove the fuel rail covers (they just snap off).
Then drop in the rear pc of the pleum cover...you have to flex it a little bit and kind of put it at an angle to get it to pop into place, but it's not difficult and it fits perfectly. The front part of the cover installs the same. As you get them to drop in place, you'll where the small ears on the covers slip over existing studs/bolts on the fuel rail assemply...Kewl includes the washers/nuts needed to attach to these points.
Then reinstall your rail covers and you're all set.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Installs easily. The plenum cover is 2 pieces, the seam is hidden under the fuel line that crosses over the manifold.
First remove the fuel rail covers (they just snap off).
Then drop in the rear pc of the pleum cover...you have to flex it a little bit and kind of put it at an angle to get it to pop into place, but it's not difficult and it fits perfectly. The front part of the cover installs the same. As you get them to drop in place, you'll where the small ears on the covers slip over existing studs/bolts on the fuel rail assemply...Kewl includes the washers/nuts needed to attach to these points.
Then reinstall your rail covers and you're all set.
First remove the fuel rail covers (they just snap off).
Then drop in the rear pc of the pleum cover...you have to flex it a little bit and kind of put it at an angle to get it to pop into place, but it's not difficult and it fits perfectly. The front part of the cover installs the same. As you get them to drop in place, you'll where the small ears on the covers slip over existing studs/bolts on the fuel rail assemply...Kewl includes the washers/nuts needed to attach to these points.
Then reinstall your rail covers and you're all set.
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Don't be in a hurry if you decide you want one. I ordered on July 8 and the chrome company was telling Greg at Kewl that I'm looking at another 3-4 weeks for my backordered chrome plenum cover. Greg did send the rest of my order to me super-quick, as he had all of my Lemans Blue stuff in stock!
As for the chrome plenum cover - judge for yourself from the pictures above, but I think it's worth the wait!!!
Those are some good lookin' engines above!
As for the chrome plenum cover - judge for yourself from the pictures above, but I think it's worth the wait!!!
Those are some good lookin' engines above!
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Originally Posted by CE2004
Don't be in a hurry if you decide you want one. I ordered on July 8 and the chrome company was telling Greg at Kewl that I'm looking at another 3-4 weeks for my backordered chrome plenum cover. Greg did send the rest of my order to me super-quick, as he had all of my Lemans Blue stuff in stock!
As for the chrome plenum cover - judge for yourself from the pictures above, but I think it's worth the wait!!!
Those are some good lookin' engines above!
As for the chrome plenum cover - judge for yourself from the pictures above, but I think it's worth the wait!!!
Those are some good lookin' engines above!See ya at the A&W Tomorrow?
Dave
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Same here - all but the Rad Cover. Would have gotten to that this week, but we've been replacing siding and trim to prep for the roofers tomorrow. Finally getting my July 14 tornado damage fixed!
BTW - You've missed the last couple of Friday's where we could have used 1 or 2 more folks to go for a cruise... It's been a park and sit since the last run in July.
BTW - You've missed the last couple of Friday's where we could have used 1 or 2 more folks to go for a cruise... It's been a park and sit since the last run in July.
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Wow!!! I just went to the KEWL website and saw where the plastic intake cover is $550.00!!!!
I didn't pay a whole lot more than that for the real Wieand Lingenfelter signature polished aluminum Z06 intake manifold.
That's some pricey plastic.
I didn't pay a whole lot more than that for the real Wieand Lingenfelter signature polished aluminum Z06 intake manifold.
That's some pricey plastic.
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Originally Posted by Zilla
I am in the process of deciding if I should go with the chrome or carbon fiber plenum
