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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Default I need to clean up my engine bay...

I'm tired of popping the hood and seeing wires, cables, hoses ect. everywhere! it's a mess. I know i've seen some threads about hiding wires and cleaning up the engine bay but i can't find anything. I'd like to see some pictures of what you guys or others have done for a nice clean look. I'll take a picture of my engine bay and maybe get some suggestions from some of you.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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search for wire mod! hood latch mod! and TCS relocation. I don't have pics, but did them all to my car and it looks alot better.

I also relocated any grounds that were plainly visible to places that were more hidden.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Wire mod, relocated the TCS behind the PCM, polished a/c condensor, powder coated the intake and valve covers, painted the coil packs air lid and deck, replaced many rubber hoses with steel braided lines, YoFab caps and ts|s headplate/ engine dress up kit.



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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Wow, that looks good. I had no idea you could powdercoat the intake.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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That engine bay looks BOSS.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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damn that engine bay is clean
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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1. thats awesome

2. i member seeing someone that relocated/hid their fuse boxes, and POSSIBLY their computer.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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thanks guys. i know ive seen battery relocated to trunk and coils relocated under the cowl.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 01SOMZ28
Wow, that looks good. I had no idea you could powdercoat the intake.
there is only one company who does it out of florida that i know of
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tss detailing
there is only one company who does it out of florida that i know of
There is a place in Illinois that does it as well.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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I don't have the harness in yet but I have deleted ALOT of stuff...Shaved all the holes and painted... Re routed the hood latch cable, new brake lines, Routed the wired under the fender wheel on the passenger side...

Just tackle one part of the engine bay at a time and you will be surprised how easy it is...
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Wire mod, lots of paint. Intake, coils, and lid painted pewter metallic. Valve covers semi-gloss black, and everything in front of the lid semi-gloss black. Still have work to do!








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Good luck!
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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I really need to spend a wkd doing this too. I have **** going everywhere, LPE 2 step, line lock, fuel pressure gauge wires, etc.


Holy **** that engine bay is clean on that black T/A.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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The red looks awesome, really sets the engine bay off.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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pewter looks great
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Made some progress today. Got the TCS relocated behind the PCM and started hiding a lot of my nitrous lines and wires. It looks A LOT better already, i still want to do the wire mod but it looks like it may take some time. I also try and get some pictures soon.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Could always smooth a few things out if you have the chance




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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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If or when i pull the motor out i plan on doing just that.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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@tss detailing - **** looks amazing!
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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all the pictures look great, i just did the wire mod, removed asr, hood latch and abs delete and it looks a ton better. The valve covers and coil brackets are getting paint as we speak.

Have you got anything done yet OP?
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