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Jan 10, 2012 | 02:29 PM

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Any opinions on these covers...

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...P9199C124.aspx

Quicksilver with gunmetal lettering...

(Im looking for ways to bring QS into the bay, to match the accents on the exterior.

Im worried the bay will be too dark without the bright red FRCs...)

Jan 10, 2012 | 02:39 PM

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Well the car is torn apart right now. I bought a 5hp air compressor a month ago, and instantly became addicted to sandblasting every metal part on the car... lol

Haha. That's exactly what I want to do to my car except I don't have a garage! I'm super **** and would want everything painted/coated/anodized that was metal or aluminum.

Looks good! Keep the pics coming.

Jan 10, 2012 | 02:42 PM

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Any opinions on these covers...

I'm not a fan. I personally think that fabricated aluminum valve covers are the only way to travel. They are silver (duh) and look so clean and proper in any engine bay.

These are Nasty Performances, although there are probably other options available:

Jan 10, 2012 | 02:49 PM

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Yea, having a huge garage is dangerous... haha

Thanks, will do.

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I'm not a fan. I personally think that fabricated aluminum valve covers are the only way to travel. They are silver (duh) and look so clean and proper in any engine bay.

For what they cost, Im not a fan of fabbed valve covers, and I would want to powdercoat them QS anyway.

Considering I really want these...

http://store.katechengines.com/carbo...vers-p173.aspx

I am just trying to get something, to keep me happy until I can afford to get those.

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Jan 10, 2012 | 02:53 PM

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For what they cost, Im not a fan of fabbed valve covers, and I would want to powdercoat them QS anyway.

Check out the boys over at Summit. They have a pair for 170, natural aluminum, fabbed. SUM 440341. Add in the cost of powder coat and you're under 300 for sure.

Jan 10, 2012 | 03:01 PM

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Check out the boys over at Summit. They have a pair for 170, natural aluminum, fabbed. SUM 440341. Add in the cost of powder coat and you're under 300 for sure.

Youre right, I apologize. I just checked out Nasty's site, I thought I saw they were ~5-600.. but i thought wrong.

I guess I have more options to ponder.

Thank you.

Jan 10, 2012 | 10:45 PM

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What do you guys think of this idea?

I already have my bumper cut, from when I had a FMIC...

Ill probably stick the cover back on for street driving, but at the track, should be good flow... right?

Jan 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM

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Well I will be picking up my powdercoating tomorrow...! Can't wait to start re-re-assembly.

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Jan 21, 2012 | 08:08 PM

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If any body still read this...

actual progress.

Jan 21, 2012 | 09:56 PM

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Haha just read the whole thread from day 1 man sick!! Take your time and do everything right it will all pay off in the end. Don't cut corners LOL

Jan 21, 2012 | 10:28 PM

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Haha just read the whole thread from day 1 man sick!! Take your time and do everything right it will all pay off in the end. Don't cut corners LOL

Thanks man. Thats what this round is. "Version 4" I am going back and adding the finishing touches. Should be pretty slick. but there will be a few things that get cut from the list... this project has run its course, and is way over budget for awhile.

Jan 22, 2012 | 12:27 PM

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Other powder coated parts.

Jan 22, 2012 | 01:23 PM

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looks amazing.....super jealous

Jan 22, 2012 | 01:57 PM

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I was considering getting my k member and a arms powdercoated. Mind if I ask what all this cost you?

Jan 22, 2012 | 02:04 PM

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Just found this thread. Good work, cant wait to see it finished. Subscribed

Jan 22, 2012 | 02:12 PM

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The powder coated parts look great. Nice job.

Jan 22, 2012 | 02:51 PM

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I was considering getting my k member and a arms powdercoated. Mind if I ask what all this cost you?

$350, but I did all my own sandblasting, took foreeeever...

Jan 22, 2012 | 02:51 PM

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Thanks guys, I cant wait to see it all done either.

Jan 22, 2012 | 03:22 PM

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Great work, redoing mine now also. Thinking about doing battery relocate, ho difficuly was it?

Jan 22, 2012 | 03:29 PM

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Great work, redoing mine now also. Thinking about doing battery relocate, ho difficuly was it?

0/1 for power and ground, from the rear up to the front, distribution block, 0/1 to the starter, 2 gauge to the alternator, fuse block.

As many grounds as you can.... Difficulty is relative to your knowledge, determination...

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