Engine Bay Improvements
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From: Rochelle IL
Engine Bay Improvements
Good Afternoon All,
I recently had a BTR Trinity intake and throttle body installed on my vehicle. This made the Corvette engine covers obsolete. While I am overjoyed that the car runs like a banshee, the engine bay looks like dog ****. Wires and so forth everywhere. I would really like to work on cleaning up the engine bay disorganization this winter. I plan to order BTR valve covers as my first step. I would appreciate any suggestions on ways, products to make the engine look clean and organized. Pics would be awesome as well.
Thank you for all feedback!
I recently had a BTR Trinity intake and throttle body installed on my vehicle. This made the Corvette engine covers obsolete. While I am overjoyed that the car runs like a banshee, the engine bay looks like dog ****. Wires and so forth everywhere. I would really like to work on cleaning up the engine bay disorganization this winter. I plan to order BTR valve covers as my first step. I would appreciate any suggestions on ways, products to make the engine look clean and organized. Pics would be awesome as well.
Thank you for all feedback!
Drifting
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Bro if that was my car with that death motor you have, i wouldn't be concerned about engine appearance at all, only open the hood for oil changes, let them guess.....
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2020 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
carbon fiber (actual cf) radiator shroud from Meraki Autoworks
Executive-style caps (brake booster, clutch fluid reservoir, etc.) from American Car Craft. Painted them high temp flat black.
Alternator cover American Car Craft. Painted flat black.
*I may have some of the fluid reservoir caps (plain) lying around. I can check this weekend.
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There are tons of aftermarket vendors selling everything from painted engine covers to chrome accessory caps, google C6 engine bay dress up to see
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From: Rochelle IL
carbon fiber (actual cf) radiator shroud from Meraki Autoworks
Executive-style caps (brake booster, clutch fluid reservoir, etc.) from American Car Craft. Painted them high temp flat black.
Alternator cover American Car Craft. Painted flat black.
*I may have some of the fluid reservoir caps (plain) lying around. I can check this weekend.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Good Afternoon All,
I recently had a BTR Trinity intake and throttle body installed on my vehicle. This made the Corvette engine covers obsolete. While I am overjoyed that the car runs like a banshee, the engine bay looks like dog ****. Wires and so forth everywhere. I would really like to work on cleaning up the engine bay disorganization this winter. I plan to order BTR valve covers as my first step. I would appreciate any suggestions on ways, products to make the engine look clean and organized. Pics would be awesome as well.
Thank you for all feedback!
I recently had a BTR Trinity intake and throttle body installed on my vehicle. This made the Corvette engine covers obsolete. While I am overjoyed that the car runs like a banshee, the engine bay looks like dog ****. Wires and so forth everywhere. I would really like to work on cleaning up the engine bay disorganization this winter. I plan to order BTR valve covers as my first step. I would appreciate any suggestions on ways, products to make the engine look clean and organized. Pics would be awesome as well.
Thank you for all feedback!
Can you see the coil packs? I know I've read on here about relocating them.
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From: Rochelle IL
Do you have a photo of how the engine bay looks now?
Can you see the coil packs? I know I've read on here about relocating them.
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Can you see the coil packs? I know I've read on here about relocating them.
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Personally, I have no problems with the exposed coils and fuel rails. I took my fuel rail covers off when a plug wire fell off years ago and never put them back on. To me, the ugliest thing is the alternator once it's finish gets dull and fuzzy. Yours looks better than mine. If I ever have to take it off I would probably paint it black or get one of the Mechman black anodized alternators. But then would probably have to paint the mounting bracket as well. Not a fan of adding a bunch of covers that just add weight and hold in heat.
A side note on posting photos. if you put a bland line (carriage return) between each photo they are so much easier to look at.
A side note on posting photos. if you put a bland line (carriage return) between each photo they are so much easier to look at.
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There are a few options. I have some tall Holley valve covers that have bosses integrated to be able to direct mount the coils on them. It eliminated the brackets and give a cleaner appearance.
There are also kits to remote mount the coils inside your fenders and use longer plug wires. Can give a much cleaner look.
But your engine bay looks fine as it is.
There are also kits to remote mount the coils inside your fenders and use longer plug wires. Can give a much cleaner look.
But your engine bay looks fine as it is.
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
carbon fiber (actual cf) radiator shroud from Meraki Autoworks
Executive-style caps (brake booster, clutch fluid reservoir, etc.) from American Car Craft. Painted them high temp flat black.
Alternator cover American Car Craft. Painted flat black.
*I may have some of the fluid reservoir caps (plain) lying around. I can check this weekend.
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It was polished stainless steel, and I painted it. The "cross-flags piece in the center can be removed & there is a carbon fiber pattern under it. I taped that off when I painted it then put the cross flags back in. The cover is one piece. Alternator Cover
