New Idea For Custom Engine Covers-Take A Look!
11-12-2006, 05:53 PM
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New Idea For Custom Engine Covers-Take A Look! OK, I said I would put up pics when these were done-so here they are. I decided to try something different to top off the engine for the next show season-tell me what you think.
These started out life as a set of Jeg's LS1 Coil Covers. !st thing I did was have a friend mill off the Jeg's Logo and create a cavity. Then I had them chromed, added Carbon Fiber to the bottom of the cavity, and then the logos, then painted the areas in between the raised fins Red.
Sorry about quality of some pics, but it's hard to take pics of chromed items
These started out life as a set of Jeg's LS1 Coil Covers. !st thing I did was have a friend mill off the Jeg's Logo and create a cavity. Then I had them chromed, added Carbon Fiber to the bottom of the cavity, and then the logos, then painted the areas in between the raised fins Red.
Sorry about quality of some pics, but it's hard to take pics of chromed items
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11-12-2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
They are nice but I hate the SLP logo being on them...I'm partial to mine 
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11-12-2006, 07:04 PM
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Well, they didn't come with the SLP logo on them - I put it on. I have quite a few SLP parts on my car and they all worked and fit as described so I have no problem with SLP.
Not like it's permanent - If I find something that fits in that area that I like better - I'll go with that.
This is just first go around for these coil covers - I had Custom Painted FRC's just as yours for a couple years - got tired of them and thought I'd try something different.
I try to have items on my car that no one else has to make it unique. At first, most people just put the Corvette FRC's on their T/A's, then having custom FRC's was unique - now it seems everyone has them so it's time for a change
I must admit, if I ever went back to FRC's - they would be Tru Fire this time.
Not like it's permanent - If I find something that fits in that area that I like better - I'll go with that.
This is just first go around for these coil covers - I had Custom Painted FRC's just as yours for a couple years - got tired of them and thought I'd try something different.
I try to have items on my car that no one else has to make it unique. At first, most people just put the Corvette FRC's on their T/A's, then having custom FRC's was unique - now it seems everyone has them so it's time for a change
I must admit, if I ever went back to FRC's - they would be Tru Fire this time.
11-12-2006, 07:31 PM
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Well, at the end of this seaon I did install the Volant CAI with a little twist - the 'Y' intake was chromed and has an TA bird in red on it.
Next to be chromed is that ugly plastic part that runs across the front of the car directly in front of the hood latch and brackets - you would have thought that GM would have at least painted it the color of the car...
I also had a custom HuMount made for my new stereo system - Ican't take credit for the quality work - but I did specify the logo and arrangement - he made it all work!
Then there's the Grand Am Shifter Boot Mod with the shortened shift lever and aftermarket ****:
And my custom embroidered Trophy Mat:
Custom embroidered Black Satin TA Jackets for me and the wife at shows:
And finally, I had my LS6 stock Intake entirely chromed - don't have any pics of it yet
Next to be chromed is that ugly plastic part that runs across the front of the car directly in front of the hood latch and brackets - you would have thought that GM would have at least painted it the color of the car...
I also had a custom HuMount made for my new stereo system - Ican't take credit for the quality work - but I did specify the logo and arrangement - he made it all work!
Then there's the Grand Am Shifter Boot Mod with the shortened shift lever and aftermarket ****:
And my custom embroidered Trophy Mat:
Custom embroidered Black Satin TA Jackets for me and the wife at shows:
And finally, I had my LS6 stock Intake entirely chromed - don't have any pics of it yet
11-13-2006, 09:37 AM
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Yup, just my name for the car
Because I just happened to have a chrome SLP badge that fit in the area and I have several SLP parts on the car. As I stated, if I find something else that fits in that area - I'll replace it - they won't be on the car for couple months anywho.
Plus I like to stir up all the SLP haters out there...
Because I just happened to have a chrome SLP badge that fit in the area and I have several SLP parts on the car. As I stated, if I find something else that fits in that area - I'll replace it - they won't be on the car for couple months anywho.
Plus I like to stir up all the SLP haters out there...
11-13-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QUIKWS6
Well, at the end of this seaon I did install the Volant CAI with a little twist - the 'Y' intake was chromed and has an TA bird in red on it.
Those BLUE cone filters look like **** in and otherwise perfect setting. So out of place.
Just my $.02
I cannot wait to see the pics of these covers installed and I am anxious to see a chromed LS6 intake.
11-13-2006, 03:56 PM
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Is the **** for an automatic or is it a manual ball with a conversion kit?
Those BLUE cone filters look like **** in and otherwise perfect setting. So out of place
Send a PM to Camaroboy69 (Adam) he can design and have it made.
11-13-2006, 04:15 PM
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Come to think of it, after taking a good look at the 'blue' filters it seems they may be a neutral color after they are thoroughly cleaned.
I'll clean one thoroughly and see if it can then be oiled up 'red' if not, there's always the K&N colored pre-filter route...
I'll clean one thoroughly and see if it can then be oiled up 'red' if not, there's always the K&N colored pre-filter route...