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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:09 PM
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Has anyone done something special on their lower engine covers?? I have mine painted Red but looking to enhance them?/. Pics would be appreciated.
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Got a pic of just which covers you are talking about here? Might help with some rersponses.

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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Got a pic of just which covers you are talking about here? Might help with some rersponses.
I would think he is referring to the FRC.

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Just some paint






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mine is red too. Was wondering how to enhance the red covers???
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Here's mine.

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I have to admit that the OEM molded "plastic-look" does nothing for me, no matter how painted. If my C7 engine-compartment were of any interest to me, having done so for decades with other vehicles, I'd fab real aluminum pieces, even though they would add a little weight.
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Was it difficult to remove the lower covers to paint??
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They are nice heat soaks that are supposed to also cut down on coil noises.. you can go to my solution.. I will be leaving them off and running red valve covers from Harding Performance. Don't get cheappies though get a quality set from a quality company with good track record


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