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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Ive been wanting fuel rail covers for like 5 years. Then I found this site and saw some of you with the 3 pillar guage pods. We I finally broke down and bought these things but now I have no idea how to install them. I was hoping someone here could direct me to the page that has the "how to". Hell, if your in South Carolina, come on by. I could use your help. Haha just kidding. anyway, if someone could help me out Id appreciate it

Oh, and one more question. I bought the shock tower brace also, however I think i read something awhile back ago about certain brands do not allow enough room for the FRCs. Anyone know about this?

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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SLP's STB is the only brace that is really too close for the FRC application.
It'll clear, but barely.
BMR or Hotchkis would be a better choice.

FRC's? Well that's a longer story.
Cutting will be required.

Search 'fuel rail covers' for lots more detail.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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http://www.thecheckeredflagstore.com/frcs_install.php

thats what i used for installing mine. and like said above you will need to cut to make them fit.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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What do you mean "cut"? Like, cut the FRCs? How did you do this?
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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Unless you get the earliest version of C5 FRC's, you'll have to cut a space for your second fuel line, make a hole for the dipstick/oil filler neck, and shave off a good portion for the AIR hoses. You'll also probably have to trim a small amount for the throttle cable bracket.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/ls1...il-covers.html

Here are some that are already cut for the F-body.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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the ones posted above are cut for the air pump ( drivers side ) i did not have to cut my drivers side one at all but i don't have the air pump anymore. i had to cut my passenger side one just like the one posted above. i used a hacksaw to cut mine. im in the process of painted mine right now.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks for the advice on the Fuel Rail Covers. Any ideas about the guages?
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