Well it took 5 weeks but I finally got it back. It did not turn out as dark as I would have liked but it looks good.

The old chrome plated lid is next to the new unit.

 

The picture really doesn't do it justice. But here is another.

 

From one Vol fan to another, NICE

Steve

 

Man that looks nice. I didn't know you could do black chrome. Hmmmmm.

 

Thanks Steve.....Go Vols!!!!!



Buzz..

Yep you can black chrome anything. It's also called black nickel. Anything that can be chrome plated can be black chrome plated. But it's about 3 times the price. The whole housing was @ $240.00 to do. Very pricey but very unique.

It might be cheaper other places but there are only about 2 places in all of Phoenix that can do it.

 

I really like this setup, but:
Where is the engine coolant? How do you drive it without overheating? Also, how did you modify all those EGR hoses to allow the duel snorkels to clear? I was thinking about putting on longer hoses and moving the assembaly down and back a bit. Any suggestions?

 

Looks like he moved the puke bottle to the other side of the engine compartment so the snorkel could be moved over to clear everything.

 

Did you have to put on a new 5.0 decal on the new lid,If you did where did you get it. I would like a new one for mine

 

I dont think so Dimented. I can see (on the passenger side) where all the radiator hoses go and the black EGR box thing. I dont know what its called. But that setup is awsome

 

Not sure what you where origionally asking. Dont want to speak for Bill but it looks like the only modification needed was to move the coolant reserve tank to the other side to allow the snorkle to be moved over. Looks like that was enough to allow it to clear the AIR diverter solenoid and the A/C refrigerant lines. Also looks like the driver's side one was nudged over a bit as well...

BTW, that black chrome really looks sharp!

 

What diverter valve?

 

heh... now that you mention it its weird to see a fully dressed engine with all the smog equipment. Makes my 60's style engine compartment look downright empty.

 

So if the engine coolant is on the other side, it would seem like he doesnt have any windshield washer fluid, right?

 

That would be correct, no washer bottle. Fortunately it does not rain too much out here in PHX. Winshields don't get too dirty.

The cooland bottle I used is from an '86. Its a little smaller than the '92 bottle. I bolted it into the hole from the washer bottle. Hood still hits it but just a little. The over flow hose is routed behind the alternator and a/c compressor. I might change that and round it through the grill.

When I originally did this I was looking for a windshield washer bladder bag. I remeber those from some cars from the 80's but I was never able to find one. It will fit just about anywhere.

Maybe one day I get smart and come up with something to replace the washer bottle.

 

As far as fitting with all of the emmisions stuff, it is a very tight fit but it does fit. The passenger side snorkel rests on the diverter valve.

Some guys have bent their a/c hoses to make it fit but I get real nervous about that. No a/c here in AZ is not a fun thing.

I have also heard of some guys relocating their diverter valve. I thought about it but made it work the way it is. Sad part is I just put on some Edelbrock valve covers and you can barely see them. Oh well.

 

Amen! :hail: Bought my car without it (in July)...lived with it for 3 days...spent $1,052 getting it to work again! (blows out close to 40* now... )

Bruce (90RS305)

 

Would the passenger side air scoop work with the original coolant bottle? Will it fit?

 

I think you will find the original coolant bottle is too big even for the passenge side. Give it a try though.

 

Im sure you all know this, but just in case; I went to the Chevy dealer and they said the air scoops are discontinued and that he said no chevy dealer in the US has one! So I guess I'm off to the junk yard again

 

I think you will also find the junk yards picked pretty clean. Best bet is e-bay. The have the stuff on there every now and then.

 

Does anyone Know where to get the decal for lid (5.0 liter H.O.)

 

Mine was on there when I bought it. Can't help ya there.

 

I've actually seen stickers like that in the Chapman Chevrolet parts depot. by my house. Also, it isn't too terribly expensive to just have them custom made... I got the sticker on my windshield for a staggering 34 bucks...

Bruce (90RS305)