post pix of your detailed engine comp!!
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From: sunny socal hehehe
post pix of your detailed engine comp!! i am taking my engine apart piece by piece and want to paint polish and detail the whole comp to please the eyes. any ideas would be appreciated. ive already added a bmr stb, slp air lid, headers, powder coated the valve covers, relocated the coils, polished ac condenser, and removed stickers i need some more ideas please!! TIA
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Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Ideas is the name of the game, always fun looking at pics. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Chromed, polished theme with a hint of silver & red...More pics in sig.
<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_65_full.jpg" alt=" - " />
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<small>[ March 31, 2003, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: Todd2001SS ]</small>
Chromed, polished theme with a hint of silver & red...More pics in sig.
<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_65_full.jpg" alt=" - " />
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<small>[ March 31, 2003, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: Todd2001SS ]</small>
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Here's mine, but pales in comparison to some of the "Kings of Bling" around here!
<img src="http://members.aol.com/shudbdrwg/images/tb55.jpg" alt=" - " />
More pics in my Photo Album below. <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/shudbdrwg/images/tb55.jpg" alt=" - " />
More pics in my Photo Album below. <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Time to bust out the extra thick/dark goggles for this thread. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Well im sure you've all seen mine.. here it is as of yesterday <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor7.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/ps.jpg" alt=" - " />
Love that new TB Andy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor7.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/ps.jpg" alt=" - " />
Love that new TB Andy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Steve, I hope you know that the pictures of your engine bay make me cry every time I look at mine... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
NICE work man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
NICE work man <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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From: sunny socal hehehe
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! damn guys i am very impressed!! the ideas are just flowing through my head right now. keep the pix and suggestions commin!! my car is black and my accent color is the color of the red bmr stb. i took the bar into the powder coater and had him match the valve covers to it. so what else should i dissassemble and polish or paint or just relocate??? anything is fair game here and yes we will need our goggles fellas, this is a bout to be a full eclipse of bling!! my wheel wells are buffed and its startin to look bitchin thanks guys
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Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Here's mine not much but Xsta Z 28 put it very well. pales in comparison to some of the "Kings of Bling" around here!
engine bay 1
engine bay 2
I think I fixed your first link . . .
<small>[ March 31, 2003, 04:06 PM: Message edited by: Xsta Z 28 ]</small>
engine bay 1
engine bay 2
I think I fixed your first link . . .
<small>[ March 31, 2003, 04:06 PM: Message edited by: Xsta Z 28 ]</small>
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Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Engine Bay
That's before I got the STB in, so not TOO much of a diff. I still don't like posting it along with Todd's and Steve's, but oh well, it can only get better <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Nate
That's before I got the STB in, so not TOO much of a diff. I still don't like posting it along with Todd's and Steve's, but oh well, it can only get better <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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From: sunny socal hehehe
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! hey kwik ss i am really diggin that painted intake manifold. my car is black and the accent color is red on the engine comp, but my valve covers are already powder coated red. so it would be too over bearing to paint the intake red too, so what color do you guys suggest??? all opinions are open. so dont hold back thanks
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Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! Will you please post what you use to clean the engine/engine compartment? I used some two step solution last time that involved a cleaner and then shine solution. It is dirty again and I want to clean it so what is recommended?
Also where do I get those 5.7L valve covers show in the pics and what is a good site to purchase this stuff from in general?
Also where do I get those 5.7L valve covers show in the pics and what is a good site to purchase this stuff from in general?
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From: sunny socal hehehe
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! i agree 100% w/ the simple green question!! my engine sparkles like new. just spray simple green fully concentrated all over your engine and let sit for about 5 minutes (make sure engine is cool) then take your hose and wash it off, i do it all the time and still no probs. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by coldboot:
<strong> Also where do I get those 5.7L valve covers show in the pics and what is a good site to purchase this stuff from in general? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The feul rail covers are fromf-body concepts and the 5.7 decals can be had from www.afterthoughtsauto.com
and I use Simple Green.
<strong> Also where do I get those 5.7L valve covers show in the pics and what is a good site to purchase this stuff from in general? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The feul rail covers are fromf-body concepts and the 5.7 decals can be had from www.afterthoughtsauto.com
and I use Simple Green.
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! another vote for simple green <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
and one more pic.. getting there <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor8.jpg" alt=" - " />
nice engines everyone!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
and one more pic.. getting there <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor8.jpg" alt=" - " />
nice engines everyone!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
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and one more pic.. getting there <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor8.jpg" alt=" - " />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Speakin of Kings of Bling... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
And essentially, for those 5.7L covers, just get yourself a set of C5 Corvette Fuel Rail Covers. Some of our sponsers carry them, but there are some people who make custom ones (check the forum for a guy named Savage...his are custom and look amazing)
<small>[ April 01, 2003, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Ling_650vette ]</small>
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and one more pic.. getting there <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/motor8.jpg" alt=" - " />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Speakin of Kings of Bling... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
And essentially, for those 5.7L covers, just get yourself a set of C5 Corvette Fuel Rail Covers. Some of our sponsers carry them, but there are some people who make custom ones (check the forum for a guy named Savage...his are custom and look amazing)
<small>[ April 01, 2003, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: Ling_650vette ]</small>
Re: post pix of your detailed engine comp!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by qwik3r:
<strong> Steve2000: How did you polish the AC compressor? Did you take it off? Or did you just apply metal polish and buff? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">he took it out, and had all the lines made out of braided line, to replace the stock rubber. Very nice touch <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
You can do most of it in place, but removing it, is easier.
Ryan. <--only has polished canister... no more bling <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
<strong> Steve2000: How did you polish the AC compressor? Did you take it off? Or did you just apply metal polish and buff? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">he took it out, and had all the lines made out of braided line, to replace the stock rubber. Very nice touch <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
You can do most of it in place, but removing it, is easier.
Ryan. <--only has polished canister... no more bling <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />