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: Check out the Painted Engine cowl.


locrzng888
04-26-2008, 02:37 PM
Alright, couldn't find a set of rail covers that would work, so, bought a pint of color matched brilliant red and taped it off and painted it. See what you think. I picked up a little orange glow from the sun, the paint actually matches very well. Hope this will give you other guys an idea on the cowl. Will have my spectre 90 degree Monday or Tuesday to finish the CAI. Check out my 95 gmc
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70transam
04-26-2008, 03:04 PM
Looks sharp! Nice job painting, I am sure that was not easy masking everything off! Cool air filter setup too, must sound better as well?

locrzng888
04-26-2008, 03:09 PM
Its definetly louder, when I finish the CAI it will be much louder, hopefully run better. I need to close off the filter when the job is complete. Simular to rota lab, mine will be aluminum with a seal on top, should have it finished mid week.

GeoffA
04-26-2008, 11:51 PM
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=FFFFFF&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/3049000-3049999/3049754_28_full.jpg

Looks really good. Like the intake also.

gbcop
04-27-2008, 01:34 AM
Gotta give you :thumbsup: on that one. Looks professionally done!

I ditched mine, with my way of thinking it'll help keep the engine cooler. But who knows, arguments on both spectrum's there.

Again, very well done! The time and effort you put into that shows very well!

Ryan M
04-27-2008, 04:15 AM
Nice job!

locrzng888
04-27-2008, 06:06 AM
Thanks, when I get the intake done in all polished tubing, it should look much better, I'm going to do some work on a rediator cover also. Probably in aluminum, looks kinda funky.

SilverFox
04-27-2008, 12:25 PM
Well done !!!

Cashed
04-27-2008, 01:01 PM
Looks very nice! Great work!

dltv
04-27-2008, 02:00 PM
What intake did you throw in there?

I dont think ive seen that posted on the forums. You used the stock box but changed the filter.

locrzng888
04-27-2008, 02:36 PM
That box will be gone Tuesday, I'm just waiting on the 90 degree polished tubing to finish the job. I was just experimenting to see where I can place the cone filter. I'll post Tuesday if the tubing gets here on time. I need to tap the tube that I get for the positive crank case vent. The rest should be pretty easy. The Cai will be a spectre performance product, I'm doing the mock up for them. I still need to build the enclosure to seal off the filter. Can't do that till I get it finished. I think its gonna look pretty sweet and perform as well.

G8 Ray
04-27-2008, 05:39 PM
Excellent job on the paint.

gbcop
04-27-2008, 08:47 PM
Now see, why couldn't Pontiac had put a engine cover like THAT on our cars!

BlownChevy
04-27-2008, 09:16 PM
Nice work.......

2010G8GXP
04-28-2008, 11:19 AM
nice job!!!! looks awesome

Cashed
04-28-2008, 12:47 PM
Holden Split Covers + Small mod + Logo painting.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/VEtwincovers.jpg

Logo before painting.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/L76/P1010194.jpg

I really like these covers. Where can we get them? Let me guess...JHP?

locrzng888
04-28-2008, 02:06 PM
That is a cool setup. I had already painted mine when he posted. Those would look great on any of our g8's.

Dovi
04-28-2008, 02:20 PM
Those are nice! Hook me up with the info as well please...

locrzng888
04-28-2008, 02:28 PM
Gts, what intake is that, bad ass looking.

locrzng888
04-28-2008, 03:35 PM
Neat site with lots of hp

Gpdan
04-30-2008, 07:51 PM
After seeing your post and your pictures, I was inspired to do a little painting as well. Heres mine:


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l215/danielz1836/IMG_1920.jpg

locrzng888
04-30-2008, 08:56 PM
Man, that looks great too, both have some features. You did a great job. Check out my tinted glass and intake.
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BriskG8GT
05-03-2008, 09:48 PM
i would love to know where to get those split covers at! Those are hot!

locrzng888
05-04-2008, 07:39 AM
brisk, contact hvs-gts-300, you can purchase from him, he had 3 sets for about 175 or 180.

VENOM
05-22-2008, 03:13 PM
are those covers still up for sale? any new info on this stuff?

racerx
05-22-2008, 05:44 PM
I ditched my factory cover day one after purchasing my Gt. Now that i see that new type, i want them! Where did you get the air kit from, that looks sweet too!