Custom(Homemade) LT1 Fuel Rail Covers (PIC HEAVY)
11-22-2012, 10:14 AM
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Custom(Homemade) LT1 Fuel Rail Covers (PIC HEAVY) I was looking for a project and I got some inspiration talking to an impala guy at the OC MD show this fall.
I decided to try making some fuel rail covers to cover up all those nasty wires and injectors. I had some scrap sheet metal aluminum laying around so I took a swing at it. So what do you guys think?
First I made some dummies with some cardboard so I can get the shape of the covers (Who would have known cardboard would break kitchen scissors)
Once I got the shape I cut them out using some tin snips and a jigsaw and used a drill to drill the holes where they would mount on top of the fuel rails.
I decided to go with some color and I used the Metalcast paint by duplicolor. The paint said to use it on polished surfaces so I polished up the covers to get them ready for the paint.
To get the bends I used some clamps and some 2x4s ( Not the best way but it worked)
I used some nylon and rubber washers underneath the bolts to not scratch the paint.
Here's some finished pics:
I decided to try making some fuel rail covers to cover up all those nasty wires and injectors. I had some scrap sheet metal aluminum laying around so I took a swing at it. So what do you guys think?
First I made some dummies with some cardboard so I can get the shape of the covers (Who would have known cardboard would break kitchen scissors)
Once I got the shape I cut them out using some tin snips and a jigsaw and used a drill to drill the holes where they would mount on top of the fuel rails.
I decided to go with some color and I used the Metalcast paint by duplicolor. The paint said to use it on polished surfaces so I polished up the covers to get them ready for the paint.
To get the bends I used some clamps and some 2x4s ( Not the best way but it worked)
I used some nylon and rubber washers underneath the bolts to not scratch the paint.
Here's some finished pics:
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11-24-2012, 10:15 AM
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While your at it another simple cover to make is for the MAP sensor. You can see it in a couple of those pics. It would be quick and easy while you already have all the materials out. I chose to leave mine polished without any paint. I didn't want to be too obnoxious with the blue but that's just my opinion.
11-26-2012, 10:59 AM
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I like the idea, but they look a little cheap to me. I think if you could roll the edges and maybe even put a couple long grooves in the metal to somewhat match the intake, they would look awesome.
The only picture I could find best describing what I meant. I'm not an experienced metal worker by any means, but you could probably do it with a special anvil on an english wheel.
The only picture I could find best describing what I meant. I'm not an experienced metal worker by any means, but you could probably do it with a special anvil on an english wheel.
11-27-2012, 06:41 AM
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I like the idea, but they look a little cheap to me. I think if you could roll the edges and maybe even put a couple long grooves in the metal to somewhat match the intake, they would look awesome.
The only picture I could find best describing what I meant. I'm not an experienced metal worker by any means, but you could probably do it with a special anvil on an english wheel.
The only picture I could find best describing what I meant. I'm not an experienced metal worker by any means, but you could probably do it with a special anvil on an english wheel.
