Who thinks LS1 engines are UGLY?
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DAAAAAAM! That's pretty!
Love those valve covers. VERY nice. I like the welded sheet metal covers myself, and those sure do *bling. Can't wait to see it in the car Tony. That's going to be one bad *** ride.
Love those valve covers. VERY nice. I like the welded sheet metal covers myself, and those sure do *bling. Can't wait to see it in the car Tony. That's going to be one bad *** ride.
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nope. Look at all the SBC and BBC and old school engines with chrome valvecovers. Typically takes exhaust temps to "blue" chrome. Like motorcycle exhaust pipes or headers, etc...
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local place in Houston chromed them. Took them 3 days to finish, and cost about $175 for the pair.
While I was at it, I had my '02 valvecovers and coil brackets chromed too. Pics after I get them installed later![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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While I was at it, I had my '02 valvecovers and coil brackets chromed too. Pics after I get them installed later
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I would chrome the engine bolts like for the water pump, timing cover, etc rather than use the stainless allen head bolts.. reason? all stainless bolts are only grade 2 and the problem with stainless allen bolts is that when you try to torque them down (even a little like the timing cover bolts) the center hole deforms.. I know THIS from experience.. chrome the stockers and they will look great AND be strong. ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
I would powder the timing cover in near chrome then.. it will be too hard to get in there to maintain chrome or non-cleared polished (polish it and then clear powder it?)
I bought a set of SPAL fans today for only $250!!!
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I would powder the timing cover in near chrome then.. it will be too hard to get in there to maintain chrome or non-cleared polished (polish it and then clear powder it?)
I bought a set of SPAL fans today for only $250!!!
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Steve, what do you mean by the center holes? Are you talking about the hex-hole on the head? These screws came as part of a complete kit for an LS1, the heads are pretty thick. Bigger OD than regular socket head screws also.
I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone
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Oh tony, i wasnt meaning place FRCs OVER those valve covers. I was meaning put a set of custom one's up on there, vs those covers. But some of the idea's are sounding better and better! Makes me wish i wasnt payin for school, so i could afford something to work on
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Steve, what do you mean by the center holes? Are you talking about the hex-hole on the head? These screws came as part of a complete kit for an LS1, the heads are pretty thick. Bigger OD than regular socket head screws also.
I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone
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Also, I would do SOMETHING with the timing cover.. even if its just powdering it silver.. remember.. paint it, plate it or polish it.. Looks like I will most likely have that 98 pump available for you if your interested.. i will be going elec H2O pump
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Beautiful engine! I also feel that the LS1 engine is not all that bad looking. Remove a little bit of clutter here, add some chrome/color here, and wala!
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Steve, what do you mean by the center holes? Are you talking about the hex-hole on the head? These screws came as part of a complete kit for an LS1, the heads are pretty thick. Bigger OD than regular socket head screws also.
I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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I think I'll have the water pump polished instead, that timing chain cover gets buried when everything is installed. Low maintenance if left alone
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I polished my water pump and really like the looks of it. I also bought custom stainless bolts that were identical to the factory ones and polished them to match the water pump. The extra 20 bucks is worth it. Just a word of caution, the 01' pumps are not easy to polish because of the way they are casted. It took me a ton of time sanding, dremmeling, and polishing to get it done correctly. It was worth it IMO.
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Pics of the engine put together... Pump Pic on Motor
Before...
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After...
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