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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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I've seen these billet covers that are a cover within a cover that mounts the coils inside. Basically the second billet cover goes over the coils with a slot out the bottom for the wires. I Searched this site and others. I can't find them. Can anyone help?
I've seen all sorts of other billet covers but not like those described above.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Jeff.. These?.....

http://www.abearmotorsports.com/
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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I think that's it.
Thanks!
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Dumb idea....


But the coil manufacturer's will love you...
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Jegs has these:



"JEGS 50131 - JEGS LS1 Camaro/Firebird Ignition Coil Cover Kit
Do you want to keep the hood closed on your 1999-02 Camaro or Firebird just to hide the unsightly OE coil and valve cover combination? Our machinists have provided the solution with a CNC machined billet aluminum, ball mill finish, polished to perfection cover kit for an authentic show car appearance. Available with or without JEGS machined logo. All of the necessary mounting hardware."
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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does anyone on here have the jegs coil covers, im curious how they look, the other ones look really nice, and for the price they seem like a great deal
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Wouldn't those covers keep the heat in and heatsoak the coils .... Buy some nice looking MSD coils and matching wires...
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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An equal waste of funds...


What don't the factory coils do again? They're fine the way they are. If you want to hide them, paint them, or use the factory covers.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by QSPres
An equal waste of funds...


What don't the factory coils do again? They're fine the way they are. If you want to hide them, paint them, or use the factory covers.

Dude, lighten up, not everybody wants to do things your way...................
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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i think some of those look a little too tall. i might be wrong if i see them on an actual engine,but from the pics they just look like they would stick up a little too much.

i think the gmpp covers painted with the coils relocated are the best looking stuff out there. katechs arent bad either
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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here's a link to a thread with different types of covers that you can decide on. https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iv-external-engine/727003-looking-really-trick-valve-covers.html
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by deeloc1
here's a link to a thread with different types of covers that you can decide on. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727003
Nice find-thankyou-
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by classic gary
Dude, lighten up, not everybody wants to do things your way...................

GFY........
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by QSPres
An equal waste of funds....
Originally Posted by QSPres
Dumb idea......
.... coming from the guy that in his signature proudly boasts:

"Interior: Power Windows, Locks, and Rear Window Defrost so far... Still looking for 04+ GTO seats and a power trunk!"
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by classic gary
Dude, lighten up, not everybody wants to do things your way...................

Everyone wants to be just like this guy.


Those abear covers are sweet!
Cheaper way would be to relocate the coils and powdercoat the valve covers.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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Personally I like the look of the relocated coils with some aftermarket valve covers. To each their own though and there are some advantages to having such short spark plug wires.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by crafty888
.... coming from the guy that in his signature proudly boasts:

"Interior: Power Windows, Locks, and Rear Window Defrost so far... Still looking for 04+ GTO seats and a power trunk!"

You must be related to old "Classic"..... You both make as much sense...


All factory options (minus the seats) last time I checked...
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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Dumb idea....
GM didn't think so. In fact they presented us with their 2007 GM SEMA Design Award for best new accessory. If any of you folks were there, GM had a set on their LS7 powered H3 which was built by Wheel 2 Wheel.


But the coil manufacturer's will love you...
Wouldn't those covers keep the heat in and heatsoak the coils ....
And for the record check this out

There are dozens of Corvettes, Hot Rods, and F-Bodies running around with our covers and I have yet to hear of a single coil failure.


Carry on
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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ask jmblownws6 he's got a set on his car
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan@ABear
And for the record check this out
I guess that puts the coil failure rumor in the trash.

Sweet valve covers also.
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