Engine Bay mostly complete..

RHORTON164 · 2015-02-22 19:16:55

I see a bunch of RPI Designs parts under there :cheers:

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Feb 22, 2015 | 06:12 PM

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I see a bunch of RPI Designs parts under there

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Feb 22, 2015 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticC7

Beautiful! How do those black curved upper fender pieces come out? I need to paint mine also.

These were very easy and came out great, IMHO!!

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Feb 22, 2015 | 06:16 PM

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I see a bunch of RPI Designs parts under there

ABSOLUTELY!! some of my first mods, if you look on the outside you will see RPI splitters and side rails too!!

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Feb 22, 2015 | 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Holy cow...that looks great! Do you plan to do the painted fluid caps as well?

LOL, why not!! Unless I can find something. I do have a billet oil fill cap (Mobil 1) but definitely need to do something with the others.

Feb 22, 2015 | 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RHORTON164

Actually the pictures don't show it well but I painted my heat extractor carbon flash. However, where did you find that cover? You never know!!

American hydrocarbon painted it but American Car Craft makes them. This is the alternator cover I mentioned. I believe they can paint it for you also.

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Feb 22, 2015 | 10:55 PM

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I love the braided hoses. Could you post some close up photos of the right side engine compartment?

Feb 22, 2015 | 11:45 PM

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Your engine bay does look great and the braided lines really add a special effect to the overall look.

Feb 22, 2015 | 11:56 PM

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Love the braided hoses ... looks like I have to add another thing to the list.

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Feb 23, 2015 | 12:10 AM

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Looks awesome

Feb 23, 2015 | 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RHORTON164

All of the engine covers are from RPI; the heat extractors, windshield cowling, and fender corner pcs I did with paint and plastic adhesion promoter from Automotive Touchup.

First, that is a great engine look. Super-cool! What does the inside of the hood look like? Do you have a special liner?

Feb 23, 2015 | 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RHORTON164

I think I'm just about done with my engine bay. Finished painting the windshield cowling carbon flash but still need to polish the wiper arms. I just wish I could figure out what to do with the alternator. I have a cover for it but was told it's for show only....

first I will say it looks great.

is there any type of how to on this replacement of hoses, are they easy to take off and replace or did you have to get a mechanic to do it?

Feb 23, 2015 | 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RHORTON164

3pcs 13.5MM AN06 Billet Fuel Hose Separator Fittings Adapter blue -6 AN 6AN Aluminum
4pcs 1ft 6 AN Push Lok Loc Lock Hose Fuel Coolant 3/8", Blue
2 pcs 6 AN To -6 AN To -6 AN Male Tee Fitting Blue PRE-606246 AN Straight Swivel Hose End Fitting For Stainless & Nylon Braided
8pcs PPD-67006-1 Aluminum -6 AN EZ Clamp Hose End Blue -Braided Pushlock Nylon Braid
2pcs 6 an 45 Degree Push Lock Lok Swivel Hose End PRE-20645
10ft 6 AN Braided Stainless Steel Fuel Line Hose 1500 PSI
1pc 6 an 90 Degree Swivel Hose End Fitting PRE-10690

All were on ebay from GETFAST1, except the separator clamps were from overseas on ebay also. I can't swear this list is complete as I may of had a fitting or two laying around but this is pretty close. If you need closeup pictures let me know. I'll get them this week.

Thanks for the list.
Close up pic would be great!!!

Feb 23, 2015 | 08:18 AM

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Nice job!

Feb 23, 2015 | 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stevepre65

thanks for the list.
Close up pic would be great!!!

i just ordered this list , on ebay, the total cost was $183, fyi

Feb 23, 2015 | 09:25 AM

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I'm out and about today. Will post close ups as soon as I get home.

Feb 24, 2015 | 06:36 AM

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Closeups of the AN hoses. I did these myself and the hardest parts are figuring out just what to do and working with AN hoses and fittings. Just take your time with putting the fittings onto the hose and using a heat gun on the oem hoses made them easy to pull off. Also, take pictures before you start of the routing on the oem hoses so you can remember the hookups

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Feb 24, 2015 | 01:25 PM

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not one to do things like this at all, and I anticipated this thread to be god awful... however, this actually surprised me how clean this looked... Great job on keeping it classy!