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Yes, they make the engine look badass and really cleans it up!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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6LE made them at one time, not sure if he still does or not, you an check out his website. just do a google for 6LE Designs. that or maybe LS2 bait would kindle pm you a template of his!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
Keep it as simple as possible. Only cover up the things that are really begging to be covered (ie. PCM).

The rest (for the most part) you can polish, paint, relocate, or chrome if you're Robbie
I'd have to agree. I don't really like the covers. They just look cheesy in most cases. I do like a couple though. The etched fuse box covers are nice, and some of the battery covers are as well, but I'm not much for large amounts of stainless or chrome. I say just hide everything. TCS, battery, fuse boxes, etc. I've even been considering relocating the PCM elsewhere...
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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If done right. It can look hella tight!





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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by thecobrahunter
If done right. It can look hella tight!





i like that abs cover...

where'd you get that?
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Covers for sure Like said.. just not too many..IMO Only other ones i'm gonna get is a PCM and rounded one for the brake res.



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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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litemup, hide that cruise control thing behind the pcm, itll look way better trust me!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Norway
sorry to but does any one know who makes covers for the gap between the headlight and core support and the gap between the air lid and front bumper on a 01 camaro Z28? i think when those empty spots are covered it looks so much cleaner.
I'm pretty sure Emblem Pros has one.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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i would go with the covers any day of the week. I just looks more organized and if you wanna win i would suggest to use covers IMO.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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my vote is still hide everything that you can (battery, cruise control, fuse boxes, wires all that) and only cover the things you have left (pcm is a must, and also caps are good for car shows). ill ***** mine out to give ya an idea...

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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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SCJ: i like that abs cover...where'd you get that?
I got the covers from Specialized Stainless. I've had them do all my covers. Great transactions!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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litemup, hide that cruise control thing behind the pcm, itll look way better trust me!
Yeah i've thought about it..maybe some day
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