Getting my engine bay looking good in my Camaro!!

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
edited March 2011 in The Clubhouse
Well it will be a year or so before I can think about a SuperCharger for my car, so you know me I can't keep it looking stock for very long,so I started in the Engine bay... Wheels are next, then exhaust, and coilovers..

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EngineCover053.jpg
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Looking good.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Looking good.


    Thanks!!
    Keiko wrote: »
    Interesting. Never seen flames painted on an engine before.

    Mike,

    It's just a cover that snaps on over the engine..
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited March 2011
    Yeah, looks good Larry.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2011
    Wicked!! You decide on wheels yet? Check out Forgiatos if not. Everything I've seen is entirely too big on these cars. A nice 22" wheel would look intense on these but, I'm seeing 24s, 26s, even 30s . A tad too much for a Camaro, if you need a deal on tire/wheel package let me know. I have a legit wheel dealer in California who can best any price out there.


    Edit: These guys are very good with offering nice packaged deals as well.

    http://audiocityusa.com/

    And definitely consider going with a staggered wheel
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited March 2011
    Looks Awesome!!!! Great job Larry.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2011
    nice hemi,,, errr Camaro :wink:
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    edited March 2011
    What no chrome? In my days Chrome was the way to go , go chrome or go home.
    Looks really nice anyway. You should get a ET before and after your Supercharger Install.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2011
    Nice.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited March 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    What no chrome? In my days Chrome was the way to go , go chrome or go home.
    Looks really nice anyway. You should get a ET before and after your Supercharger Install.


    Chrome was it for me back in the day as well, and all the orange billet pieces you see under the hood come in chrome but every Camaro I see has chrome and I wanted to do something different so I went with the orange not sure how it was going to look with the Synergy Green but I think I made the right choice. I am taking the car to the track next month for an ET, I want to go a few times this year knowing the air and track temp can change everything. I am also going to take it after the Exhaust and AirRaid install (before Supercharger), not expecting a whole lot of change but it will be fun anyways.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2011
    I like the first pic OK, but the flames.... seem a bit much.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2011
    I like chrome when it's actually chrome, not plastic parts. I get that alot with my truck, why not chrome this or that. Well, if it was real, sure.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited March 2011
    Nice job!!! Love the paint color & the flames are a nice personal touch.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited March 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I like chrome when it's actually chrome, not plastic parts. I get that alot with my truck, why not chrome this or that. Well, if it was real, sure.

    Agreed!!! There is so much plastic on cars now days even with a chrome overlay..
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited March 2011
    wow, seems like you found your self an excellent painter.

    I like it.

    Your 710 cap is upside though:biggrin:
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  • leadfoot1
    leadfoot1 Posts: 155
    edited March 2011
    Looks great! Love the Synergy Green!
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited March 2011
    when i had my camaro, i wanted to move the coil-packs to the firewall and gussy-up the valve covers..never got around to it..your car looks evil:cool:
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2011
    don't go bigger then 20" wheels on that car......22" wheels = more unsprung weight. you drivetraining will me movng 2 boat anchors....screw that. 20" in my mind is overkill but you cant go smaller than factory.


    The flames are not my cup of tea, but I can appreciate the quality of it. looks like a nice job
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2011
    Looks very nice! I wouldn't have thought of flames on the cover, but I like them, especially being outlined in green. The orange goes really well, too.

    Got any pictures of the engine minus the cover?
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited March 2011
    Nice. Can't wait to see the supercharger.
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  • Slinger182
    Slinger182 Posts: 512
    edited March 2011
    That looks awesome!

    I saw on one of the shows on powerblock on Spike they put a super charger on one those. Which was pretty sweet by itself but to top it off they were able to use the same engine cover . They cut the sides off and threw away the middle part. It looked sweet. I've looked for pictures but can't find them.

    They have the episode from Horsepower TV. It's called Supercharger vs. Turbocharger.

    http://www.powerblocktv.com/video/?ep_num=HP2010-23&ep_show=HP
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited March 2011
    Sweet looking
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited March 2011
    Looks great Larry...:wink:
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2011
    Awesome!

    I love shiny colors!
    Carl

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited March 2011
    Thanks Guys!!!!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    edited March 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Wicked!! You decide on wheels yet? Check out Forgiatos if not. Everything I've seen is entirely too big on these cars. A nice 22" wheel would look intense on these but, I'm seeing 24s, 26s, even 30s . A tad too much for a Camaro, if you need a deal on tire/wheel package let me know. I have a legit wheel dealer in California who can best any price out there.


    Edit: These guys are very good with offering nice packaged deals as well.

    http://audiocityusa.com/

    And definitely consider going with a staggered wheel


    Thanks for the link, I will see if I can find the pics of the wheels I would like to have but they are pricey!!!
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