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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Little pic whoring of the motor/engine bay from the time I put my clear lid on till now:

Clear Lid install, Headers, !EGR and !AIR after I bought it:



Coil Covers and relocate of traction control next:



Wire mod done:



Custom Relay cover thanks to LS1tech boards:



ECU and battery cover to follow shortly......


Ready for a little cruising the coast this week!!!!!

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Doing a great progress. I still need to do my !wire mod.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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From Jan till now exterior:

Dealer Pics:



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No Grill:



Ebay Grill:



Hurst shifter w/ short stick:



Heater Hose Mod:

Before:



After:



ZR1 rims staggered:





Hurst ****:



SLP Grill:



Plate:



!Visor:



both sides

Also have whistlered DEPO lights but no pics for some reason

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Looking good so far OP. Keep up and that car will be set.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Where did you get the Fuse Box Cover. Been looking for one that's not stainless or billet.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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LOWER IT already.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by juicestain
Where did you get the Fuse Box Cover. Been looking for one that's not stainless or billet.
Off of a Sierra..... 2001 model I think.

Originally Posted by 05TurboCGM
LOWER IT already.
I know I know.... I want the ss spoiler first
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Looking good bud.
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id lower it first before the spoiler
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Blownbayou
I know I know.... I want the ss spoiler first
look up ss spoilers on ebay. you can get one painted to match your car for just under $300 shipped. i have it on my car and the fit is pretty awesome for an aftermarket piece and i couldnt be happier wit the look
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Before Cruising the Coast:





Whistlered Depot Lights:

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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Updated with battery cover pic.... Another Fuse cover from a Silverado



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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Black covers look good, something different, nice op
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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very nicely done. I am not a fan of heater hose mod though to be honest. I like the look of Eibach Pro-Kit's but that is just me. Cheap enough and a great stance.

But its your car. Kudo's for the good work so far.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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UPDATE:

!washer reservoir



ECU cover (97 Dodge Dakota relay cover)



Had to trim the tabs and cut some notches for the harness but other than that..... perfect fit.

Update Engine Bay:

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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Looks Good
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Nice nice, what's next?
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by xBrandonx
Nice nice, what's next?
gotta polish the a/c dryer(?) and other items I am able to clean up
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Much better!
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Looks sweet cant wait till i start work on my bay.
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