Fuel Rail Covers, Why?
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Fuel Rail Covers, Why?
Corvette-style fuel rail covers look pretty cool, but I would think they hold heat in. Wouldn't you want heat to radiate off the engine?
I'm sure there is a reason other than aesthetics (sp?), but I don't know what it is. Anyone?
I'm sure there is a reason other than aesthetics (sp?), but I don't know what it is. Anyone?
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No other reason than making it look good. I don't think the holding heat in works too well. I mean the Hood is only a few inches above that. Heat doesn't go through the hood. The cooling takes place internally via coolant.
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Not to hijack this thread but has anyone ever filled in the corvette letters with some kind of filler and then repainted them? I like the covers but i don't like putting something that says corvette on my car when its not a corvette. Or is there aftermarket ones that don't say anything?
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Originally Posted by JonB
Not to hijack this thread but has anyone ever filled in the corvette letters with some kind of filler and then repainted them? I like the covers but i don't like putting something that says corvette on my car when its not a corvette. Or is there aftermarket ones that don't say anything?
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How many would be interested in a carbon fiber type fuel cover with the name of their car on the cover and cleared over?
I have a LS1 Rx7 and I was thinking about getting a carbon fiber fuel cover with the name LS1 Rx7 in red on the cover and cleared over it.
I have a LS1 Rx7 and I was thinking about getting a carbon fiber fuel cover with the name LS1 Rx7 in red on the cover and cleared over it.
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You can buy custom aftermarket frc's from afterthoughtsauto.com They are a sponser here check them out, they start at $195, they already have the holes cut for the f-body fuel lins and they can be painted to match your car for only $35 more....
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#16
Just curious, does the older 97-98 Corvette fuel covers a direct bolt on to the F-bodies? I saw that on afterthoughtsautos.com that theirs look like the 97-98 Corvette fuel covers that already have the dual fuel lines cut.
Just curious if anyone can confirm that. Also, I bet I can get some fuel cover made of Carbon fiber for around $350 a set and maybe additional letter for each individual car for around $50 plus. I believe this guy will even clear the fuel covers over the letter, so it looks like it flows better and will last longer. I really want to get me a set that says LS1 Rx7, would be awesome.
Just curious if anyone can confirm that. Also, I bet I can get some fuel cover made of Carbon fiber for around $350 a set and maybe additional letter for each individual car for around $50 plus. I believe this guy will even clear the fuel covers over the letter, so it looks like it flows better and will last longer. I really want to get me a set that says LS1 Rx7, would be awesome.
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Originally Posted by JonB
Not to hijack this thread but has anyone ever filled in the corvette letters with some kind of filler and then repainted them? I like the covers but i don't like putting something that says corvette on my car when its not a corvette. Or is there aftermarket ones that don't say anything?
What rock have you been hiding under?!?!
Go to the Appearance forum, or use the 'Search' function, you'll find a ton of information available here on this site.
And the #1 reason people use them is simply for 'appearance', ...
But if they were a real problem & 'held in' heat, ..., would GM really continue to use them?!?
And Carbon Fiber units are available from the after market already also.