Question about engine covers....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Question about engine covers....
What is the official term for those two large plastic covers on the engine... you know, the ones that everybody paints to match the exterior of their cars? What is the purpose of these covers? Are they merely ornamental or do they serve a function?
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Vet
What is the official term for those two large plastic covers on the engine... you know, the ones that everybody paints to match the exterior of their cars? What is the purpose of these covers? Are they merely ornamental or do they serve a function?
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: South Carolina
Originally Posted by Vet
What is the purpose of these covers? Are they merely ornamental or do they serve a function?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I like having them though. If you look at the LS1 Transam and Camaros (at least the ones i have seen) they dont have covers and it looks sloppy. At least thats my opinion.
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Location: Earth
Originally Posted by Vet
What is the official term for those two large plastic covers on the engine... you know, the ones that everybody paints to match the exterior of their cars? What is the purpose of these covers? Are they merely ornamental or do they serve a function?
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
What do the stock covers look like? Since so many people have painted theirs, I can't remember what they look like stock (don't have my car yet). Dark gray I believe... with red lettering perhaps??? Can't remember. Just curious.
Thanks.
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Actually, they no longer officially call them fuel rail covers. I think they are referred to as shields now. Call Bob @ fichtner chevrolet and ask him, he knows what they are now called. We on the forum however still refer to them as fuel rail covers.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
Visuals>>>
Painted
Painted
I waiting for someone to start making a Silver Carbon Fiber Intake cover.
