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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Where is the best place to get some engine dressup, hoses and things?
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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MBA Products------->
Actually I think it's just www.MBAproducts.com, I ordered about $400 worth of parts the other day. Still have a few things I need to get, but you won't beat the quality. They have an endless amount of interior/engine dress up pieces. I've got some hoses a buddy ordered for me from England. They are some of the best ones around, he had them on his EVO and I asked him to get me some (co-worker). They are bright red, not braidless or anything. You can do the !wire mod, which looks pretty cool. www.ls1speed.com has a little polishing service they got going for AC condensors, brake lines, etc. I did mine myself, but it adds a nice touch. Anyone else got any ideas?

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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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anymore info on those hoses?
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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those fuel rail covers are always nice, really neatens up the area along with the wire mod. battery cover, the plaque deally. i luv gawking at this pic...its my hero...

some people say too much done, but i like it. id get the bent stb instead of that one, i also luv polish/chrome. but thats me
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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Dress up like this??

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Originally Posted by stoleit
those fuel rail covers are always nice, really neatens up the area along with the wire mod. battery cover, the plaque deally. i luv gawking at this pic...its my hero...

some people say too much done, but i like it. id get the bent stb instead of that one, i also luv polish/chrome. but thats me

Why is there a photo of my car here and I didnt post it?
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Travis... because Stoleit posted a link (img) to it - obviously he is a fan of your engine bay and i would take it as a compliment

A few words of advice on the engine bay.. "paint it, plate it or polish it" Oh and its all about the details.. the big items will get them to look but the details make them stare



in a few weeks i should be able to start living in the present and posting pics of my new ride.. more engine pics and ideas at my website.. keep us posted on you results
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
Travis... because Stoleit posted a link (img) to it - obviously he is a fan of your engine bay and i would take it as a compliment

A few words of advice on the engine bay.. "paint it, plate it or polish it" Oh and its all about the details.. the big items will get them to look but the details make them stare



in a few weeks i should be able to start living in the present and posting pics of my new ride.. more engine pics and ideas at my website.. keep us posted on you results

i love that $hit steve! i just wish i had time to make my motor look like that!

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Those are some really nice engine bays...So where is the best place to buy the braided hoses and where can you get your valve covers powdercoated or chromed?
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Those are some awesome engine bay pics to you all. Very nice
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by travisnd
Why is there a photo of my car here and I didnt post it?
lol sorry. its a very nice looking engine bay! props.
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SidewayzOZ
Those are some really nice engine bays...So where is the best place to buy the braided hoses and where can you get your valve covers powdercoated or chromed?
I would recommend having your covers polished not chromed.

Steve started this madness.

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Would a little scotchbrite shine my heads up a little? I d like to strip all my pulleys and polish or plate them. How much would plating run for something like that? I also have a hose kit I've been too lazy to put on.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
Would a little scotchbrite shine my heads up a little? I d like to strip all my pulleys and polish or plate them. How much would plating run for something like that? I also have a hose kit I've been too lazy to put on.
Scotchbrite would just scratch the finish. As for plating I am not sure.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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What would you recommend for shining the heads up a bit while they are still in the car?
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BadAndy
What would you recommend for shining the heads up a bit while they are still in the car?
It is really difficult, almost impossible. Eastwood has flexible extensions to reach they cost something like $200.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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I don't really need a mirror shine, just want to get some oxidation off. Just make it look like new.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Steve started this madness!
yes he did!.......and this is not even close to Todd's, or Steves, see how sick this can get?!.....

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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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You should check out www.ls1speed.com. Go into the show styles section.

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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mustang5.Ohater
anymore info on those hoses?
Yep, Samco sport in England, has a kit for LS1 corvettes, and F bodys. There is one guy that imports them into the US, I believe in California. The kit is around 180 bucks, for all the hoses. They come in a bunch of different colors, I'll try and find the link for you when I get home tonight.

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