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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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The proper name for what we all call the "Fuel Rail Covers" (FRC's) are actually " Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shields" (UIMSS) or "Engine Sight Shields" (ESS)...

Guess GM did that because "FRC" was already taken by the C5 Fixed Roof Coupes.
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The proper name for what we all call the "Fuel Rail Covers" (FRC's) are actually " Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shields" (UIMSS) or "Engine Sight Shields" (ESS)...

Guess GM did that because "FRC" was already taken by the C5 Fixed Roof Coupes.
Hmmmm...I thought FRC was Flying Roof Club......hahaha
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Hmmmm...I thought FRC was Flying Roof Club......hahaha
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