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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

some updated pics
Engine Bay Cleanup Project-5.jpg
Engine Bay Cleanup Project-6.jpg
Engine Bay Cleanup Project-7.jpg
Does anybody have a idea where these lines go ?
Some broke off when I took everything apart , others looked like they werent even hooked up to begin with.
I really think Im going to just put a block off plate on this and call it a day
does anyone have a clue how to do it?
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

I like a lot of chrome, red and black. here's how i did mine. what do you think?
Attached Thumbnails Engine Bay Cleanup Project-100_4563a.jpg   Engine Bay Cleanup Project-100_4568a.jpg   Engine Bay Cleanup Project-100_4569.jpg  
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

It looks great!
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Looks awesome !!!! Great job.

How did you get the plenum and the runners that polished , mine don't look as shiny ? Any tips
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

these are chrome plated, not polished.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

How and where did you get it chrome plated?
And how much was it to get done , give or take?
I love it.
Thanx
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Here is mine almost finished
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

I bought them already done. cost is probably around $1500. thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

I can sell you a polished and powdercoated plenum, runners, manifold, fuel rail and water neck for a damn lot less than $1500!!
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

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I like a lot of chrome, red and black. here's how i did mine. what do you think?
Gorgeous
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

before and after
still not totally done , hopefully this week
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

sorry about last post
that 1st pic is not my engine lol lets try this again
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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looks good!! i like that you got rid of all that red loom
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Looks much better without all the red loom.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Turned out really nice...any pics of it completed (although what you posted looked pretty close!)
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Looks a lot better! I agree about the red loom. Once you get those new washer and over tanks in there it'll look really nice too!
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

JEBUS mine looks like crap compared to everyone elses. I got to get my *** in gear and clean mine up and repaint it as well
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

It sucks not having a heated garage. My Z-28 is put away till mid May..........
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

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It sucks not having a heated garage. My Z-28 is put away till mid May..........
A couple of electric heaters,your good to go.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

I could be wrong but that looks like a speed density model that did not come with a Maf from the factory
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

1. He asked for opinions. He has no ground to stand on if he doesn't like the opinions given.
2. Too much red.
3. Everyone saying "He's doing what he wants, let him do it." I say fine. But do any of us REALLY do stuff to these cars just so we can stare at them in the garage by ourselves? No. We want them to look good to SHOW OFF and IMPRESS others. Maybe not with our builds or how fast they go, but definitely aesthetically. We make them look good so we can roll around and get oohhs and aaahhhsss. That's the whole point. In order to help the OP with this, we must give our opinions so he can try and get those ooohhhsss and aaaaahhhhsss.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

Originally Posted by mantaguy
A couple of electric heaters,your good to go.
Yea but if I work on her during the winter I want to get her out and drive her. Makes winter all the more painful...........
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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on the rite track , keep it up
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Re: Engine Bay Cleanup Project

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Yea but if I work on her during the winter I want to get her out and drive her. Makes winter all the more painful...........
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