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Moreno1 · 12-15-2011, 11:09 PM

Hey guys, I thought it be fun if we had a place to share ideas on what we can do to clean up our engine compartments so that they don't look so much like a plumbers convention. I look forward to everybody's input and contribution.

Contributing members gallery:

G5.R

IMdyinhere

Cz2815

KingofBattle

Sickness91Z28

BiggFoot

kjkjr27

2012InfernoSS

SS4PK

Calbert1999

OVRKILL

greenmachinedriver

Synner

67motorcat

572HP

aquablueL99

BIGDADDYGENE

BLACK10

bmbbl be

brooks35

cpoboats

CUPRA

donalddb

EZSPEED

Farthestnorth

GlennP

INDY

Kilo-9

LS2SLOW

MRGOODWRENCH3

NC-V aka Kyle

Another great project from NC-V aka Kyle

PAULSS

platinumss

Rcfiddy1

robsls3

Roctrux

rtcat600man

Switchback700

Pharmaro

Farthestnorth

My 5th:

Copper98

ss/rs-matt

TXM62SS

tys2010camaro

Pyroboy

ChitownSS

Gene

Dekan513

The Stig

Powhusku

Anybody that wants to get added to the list, let us know.

Thanks guys for all the help and inspiration! Now lets get more names on the list.

If anybody has an better pic they like me to replace with the ones I have, PM me the picture.

Anybody who has pics of their engine bay they'd like me to post, please post them and I will keep updating the list.

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Pictures and link references have been added for faster browsing:

Powder coated intake: 479 510

New front drive: 767

Recreating upper radiator hose: 445

Removing all the casting (both inside and out), deburing and media blasting the block: 1245 1220 1177

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Tucking and Reworking Wire harness:

Reworking wiring harness: 77 78 79 210 220 491

Rerouting coil harness: 71 72

Rerouting injector harness:72 80 94

Recreating injector connectors: 324

Relocating EVAC solenoid: 57

Relocating Negative battery cable: 94

Relocating EVAC hose: 210

Relocating Positive battery terminal: 245

Relocating Coils: 64

Relocating PCM: 491

Remounting fuse box: 555 582

Polishing Water Vapor tube: 118

Polishing the front of cylinder head and welding bolt holes: 154

Polishing Power Steering Pump:

Polishing Oil Cooler:

Polishing T-Bolt clamps and Thermostat housing: 232

Before......

After.........

Polishing power steering bracket: 282 285 292

Before........

After.........

Refinishing the generator/alternator: 428

Before........

After sanding........

Done .........

Refinishing front drive: water pump, alternator brackets: 390 430 483

Before.......

After.......

Refinishing AC compressor: 422

Before.......

After.........

Polishing AC lines: 457 464

Before.........

After.......

Refinishing motor mounts before sending to powder coating: 913 927

Refinishing cylinder heads before sending to Lingenfelter to get reworked: 931 981 990

Before......

After.........

Refinishing timing chain cover before sending to powder coating: 1011

Before......

After........

Prepping intake for Powder coating: 388

Create fuel lines: 129

Refinishing Vararam intake: 143 220

Before.....

After......

Cutting coil wires to size: 204 210

Redoing water vapor line: 206

Refinishing driver side strut tower: 257 359 377 383 451

Before......

After......

MISC:

How measuring bolts sizes: 152

Cutting Intake coupler in half: 317

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Part used on Project so far:

ARP bolts: This is a partial list of all the bolts I've replaced. NOTE: when ordering ARP bolts, you can purchase them in sets of 5 or individual bolts. The sets of five and the individual bolts have different parts number:

1 - Intake bolts (This is a kit that comes with all 10 bolts. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-430-2101/?rtype=4

2 - Throttle Body: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-770-1006/

3 - Fuel rails. Note: Other fuel rails might require different size. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-770-1003/

NOTE: OEM rails will use the shorter 6MM by 1 by 20MM length. http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...770-1001&dds=1

4 - Water pump (This is a complete kit): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AR...3202/?rtype=10

5 - Pulley tensioner: (this part # is for a set of 5 - you will only need three but it's more cost effect to get the bulk
amount) http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...772-1005&dds=1

6 - Power steering: Quantity: 3 Size: 10MM X 1.5 by 70MM, Part #: M12AM70-12C

7 - Water vapor lines - Quantity: 2 Size: 6MM X 1 by 20MM Part #: M8AB20-12

Two bolts for passenger cylinder head: http://store.yoastfabrication.com/servlet/-strse-13/Camaro-Head-Plate-Bolts/Detail

Stainless fender bolts and washer: http://www.ringbrothers.com/index.cf...Product_ID=369

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Oil Filter: Pure Power http://gopurepower.com/

Lokar dip stick: Part #: XED-5008

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Coil Relocation set-up:

1 - Coil bracket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS6-coil...item43a9492ba2

2 - Plug wires: Manufactor: MSD Part #: 31193 Description: MAD 8.5MM Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Set Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-31193/?rtype=10

3 - 4 Plug wire boot and terminal also needed: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-3304/?rtype=10

NOTE: If your using the red plug wires, you wont need to purchase the additional boots and terminals, it's included: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32079/

4 - Wire Separator: Manufactor: Taylor Part #: 42700 Description: Ignition Wire Loom/Separator, Nylon, Black, 7-8mm, Set of 6 Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-42700/?rtype=10

5 - Wire heat sleeve: Manufacturer: DEI Part #: 010612 Link:http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20010612&dds=1

6 - Spark Plug Boot Protectors: Manufacturer: DEI Part #: 010512 Link: http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20010512&dds=1

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Fuel Lines and Fuel rails Set-up:

Fuel lines and fittings: http://techafx.com/

Parts: T-609006DTBK
Description: -6 90 Deg. PTFE Hose End (AL/ Black)
Quantity: 1

Parts: T-600006DTBK
Description: -6 straight PTFE Hose End (AL/ Black)
Quantity: 2

Parts: T-824-06-2
Description: -6 Male An/JIC Flare Tee - Black
Quantity: 1

Parts: T-63006-10
Description: -6 Black Wrap SS Braided Teflon hose
Quantity: On web site it's sold in 10 Ft length.

NOTE: If you call, you can purchase by the foot. I got 5th and use the rest for the EVAC relocation.

Black anodized fuel rails with no company branding on them: http://www.wegnerautomotive2.com/

NOTE: I don't have a part number but you can call Casey Wegner and he will take care of you.

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Wiring harness:

Injector connectors, map sensor and throttle body extensions: http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/

90 degree injector heat shrink boots: http://www.bmrs.net

Harness tape: http://www.eficonnection.com

Russell Harness sleeving: All 4 sizes

Wire Wrap: Manufacturer: Painless, Part#: PRF-70902Description: Protective Sleeve, Power-braid Wire Wrap, Black, .500 in. Diameter, 10 ft. Length, Each Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-70902/

Wire Wrap: Manufacturer: Painless, Part#: PRF-70916, Description: Protective Sleeve, Power-braid Wire Wrap, Black, 1 in. Diameter, 12 ft. Length, Each

Ground cable: http://genuinedealz.com/

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Carbon fiber valve covers: http://www.katechengines.com

Billet tensioner: http://www.katechengines.com

Powder coated intake: http://thepowdercoater.com/index.shtml

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Cold Air Intake setup:

Intake: http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html

Black coupler: http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html

T-bolt clamps for intake: http://www.mcmaster.com
Part #: 5312K23 Description: Type 300 Series Stainless Steel T-Bolt Hose and Tube Clamp, 4-1/32" to 4-11/32" Clamp Diameter Range, 3/4" Band Width

Vacuum Line and Fitting: XRP
Parts: 209006BB
Description: -6 90 Deg double swivel hose end black
Quantity: 1

Parts: 250006
Description: -6 37 Deg male flare push-on hose end
Quantity: 1

Hose: Parts: 3106-00
Description: - 6 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose
Quantity: Depends on how your routing it. 2 Ft minimum.

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XRP water vapor set-up: http://www.xrp.com/

Parts: 82446
Description: Special Tee, Flare -4 Male w/ -6 Male Branch
Quantity: 1

Parts: 109004SN
Description: -4 90 Deg Hose End Super Nickel
Quantity: 2

Parts: 100004SN
Description: -4 Straight Hose End - Super Nickel
Quantity: 2

Parts: 100006SN
Description: -6 Straight Hose End - Super Nickel
Quantity: 1

Parts: 3106-00
Description: - 6 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose
Quantity: 2 FT

Parts: 3104-00
Description: -4 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose
Quantity: 2 FT

The blocks are from http://www.krcpower.com/ecommerce/cooling-system-components/ls-bypass-hose-kits/4-water-bypass-adapters-pair.asp

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Radiator hose replacement:

Aluminum tube:

Coupler:

Clamps:

Flex-a-lite radiator: http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html..._radiator.html

Meziere electric water pump: http://www.meziere.com/ps-1507-1520-wp329n.aspx

Innovators West Front Drive: http://www.innovatorswest.com/8-Rib-...sion-Kits.html

Billet strut tower, over flow and radiator caps: http://www.lsrperformance.com/dress-...vy-camaro.html

Windshield washer relocation kit: http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...t-1234567.html

Motor Mounts: http://prothane.com/

Improved Racing Oil Pan Baffle: http://www.improvedracing.com/

NOTE: I will update parts list as we go.........

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12-15-2011, 11:09 PM	#1
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay Hey guys, I thought it be fun if we had a place to share ideas on what we can do to clean up our engine compartments so that they don't look so much like a plumbers convention. I look forward to everybody's input and contribution. Contributing members gallery: G5.R IMdyinhere Cz2815 KingofBattle Sickness91Z28 BiggFoot kjkjr27 2012InfernoSS SS4PK Calbert1999 OVRKILL greenmachinedriver Synner 67motorcat 572HP aquablueL99 BIGDADDYGENE BLACK10 bmbbl be brooks35 cpoboats CUPRA donalddb EZSPEED Farthestnorth GlennP INDY Kilo-9 LS2SLOW MRGOODWRENCH3 NC-V aka Kyle Another great project from NC-V aka Kyle PAULSS platinumss Rcfiddy1 robsls3 Roctrux rtcat600man Switchback700 Pharmaro Farthestnorth My 5th: Copper98 ss/rs-matt TXM62SS tys2010camaro Pyroboy ChitownSS Gene Dekan513 The Stig Powhusku Anybody that wants to get added to the list, let us know. Thanks guys for all the help and inspiration! Now lets get more names on the list. If anybody has an better pic they like me to replace with the ones I have, PM me the picture. Anybody who has pics of their engine bay they'd like me to post, please post them and I will keep updating the list. ************************************************ ********************************************** * Pictures and link references have been added for faster browsing: Powder coated intake: 479 510 New front drive: 767 Recreating upper radiator hose: 445 Removing all the casting (both inside and out), deburing and media blasting the block: 1245 1220 1177 ************************************************ ********************************************** * Tucking and Reworking Wire harness: Reworking wiring harness: 77 78 79 210 220 491 Rerouting coil harness: 71 72 Rerouting injector harness:72 80 94 Recreating injector connectors: 324 Relocating EVAC solenoid: 57 Relocating Negative battery cable: 94 Relocating EVAC hose: 210 Relocating Positive battery terminal: 245 Relocating Coils: 64 Relocating PCM: 491 Remounting fuse box: 555 582 Polishing Water Vapor tube: 118 Polishing the front of cylinder head and welding bolt holes: 154 Polishing Power Steering Pump: Polishing Oil Cooler: Polishing T-Bolt clamps and Thermostat housing: 232 Before...... After......... Polishing power steering bracket: 282 285 292 Before........ After......... Refinishing the generator/alternator: 428 Before........ After sanding........ Done ......... Refinishing front drive: water pump, alternator brackets: 390 430 483 Before....... After....... Refinishing AC compressor: 422 Before....... After......... Polishing AC lines: 457 464 Before......... After....... Refinishing motor mounts before sending to powder coating: 913 927 Refinishing cylinder heads before sending to Lingenfelter to get reworked: 931 981 990 Before...... After......... Refinishing timing chain cover before sending to powder coating: 1011 Before...... After........ Prepping intake for Powder coating: 388 Create fuel lines: 129 Refinishing Vararam intake: 143 220 Before..... After...... Cutting coil wires to size: 204 210 Redoing water vapor line: 206 Refinishing driver side strut tower: 257 359 377 383 451 Before...... After...... MISC: How measuring bolts sizes: 152 Cutting Intake coupler in half: 317 ************************************************ ********************************************** * Part used on Project so far: ARP bolts: This is a partial list of all the bolts I've replaced. NOTE: when ordering ARP bolts, you can purchase them in sets of 5 or individual bolts. The sets of five and the individual bolts have different parts number: 1 - Intake bolts (This is a kit that comes with all 10 bolts. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-430-2101/?rtype=4 2 - Throttle Body: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-770-1006/ 3 - Fuel rails. Note: Other fuel rails might require different size. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-770-1003/ NOTE: OEM rails will use the shorter 6MM by 1 by 20MM length. http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...770-1001&dds=1 4 - Water pump (This is a complete kit): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AR...3202/?rtype=10 5 - Pulley tensioner: (this part # is for a set of 5 - you will only need three but it's more cost effect to get the bulk amount) http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...772-1005&dds=1 6 - Power steering: Quantity: 3 Size: 10MM X 1.5 by 70MM, Part #: M12AM70-12C 7 - Water vapor lines - Quantity: 2 Size: 6MM X 1 by 20MM Part #: M8AB20-12 Two bolts for passenger cylinder head: http://store.yoastfabrication.com/servlet/-strse-13/Camaro-Head-Plate-Bolts/Detail Stainless fender bolts and washer: http://www.ringbrothers.com/index.cf...Product_ID=369 ************************************************ ********************************************** * Oil Filter: Pure Power http://gopurepower.com/ Lokar dip stick: Part #: XED-5008 ************************************************ ********************************************** * Coil Relocation set-up: 1 - Coil bracket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS6-coil...item43a9492ba2 2 - Plug wires: Manufactor: MSD Part #: 31193 Description: MAD 8.5MM Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Set Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-31193/?rtype=10 3 - 4 Plug wire boot and terminal also needed: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-3304/?rtype=10 NOTE: If your using the red plug wires, you wont need to purchase the additional boots and terminals, it's included: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32079/ 4 - Wire Separator: Manufactor: Taylor Part #: 42700 Description: Ignition Wire Loom/Separator, Nylon, Black, 7-8mm, Set of 6 Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-42700/?rtype=10 5 - Wire heat sleeve: Manufacturer: DEI Part #: 010612 Link:http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20010612&dds=1 6 - Spark Plug Boot Protectors: Manufacturer: DEI Part #: 010512 Link: http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20010512&dds=1 ************************************************ ********************************************** * Fuel Lines and Fuel rails Set-up: Fuel lines and fittings: http://techafx.com/ Parts: T-609006DTBK Description: -6 90 Deg. PTFE Hose End (AL/ Black) Quantity: 1 Parts: T-600006DTBK Description: -6 straight PTFE Hose End (AL/ Black) Quantity: 2 Parts: T-824-06-2 Description: -6 Male An/JIC Flare Tee - Black Quantity: 1 Parts: T-63006-10 Description: -6 Black Wrap SS Braided Teflon hose Quantity: On web site it's sold in 10 Ft length. NOTE: If you call, you can purchase by the foot. I got 5th and use the rest for the EVAC relocation. Black anodized fuel rails with no company branding on them: http://www.wegnerautomotive2.com/ NOTE: I don't have a part number but you can call Casey Wegner and he will take care of you. ************************************************ ********************************************** * Wiring harness: Injector connectors, map sensor and throttle body extensions: http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/ 90 degree injector heat shrink boots: http://www.bmrs.net Harness tape: http://www.eficonnection.com Russell Harness sleeving: All 4 sizes Wire Wrap: Manufacturer: Painless, Part#: PRF-70902Description: Protective Sleeve, Power-braid Wire Wrap, Black, .500 in. Diameter, 10 ft. Length, Each Link: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRF-70902/ Wire Wrap: Manufacturer: Painless, Part#: PRF-70916, Description: Protective Sleeve, Power-braid Wire Wrap, Black, 1 in. Diameter, 12 ft. Length, Each Ground cable: http://genuinedealz.com/ ************************************************ ********************************************** * Carbon fiber valve covers: http://www.katechengines.com Billet tensioner: http://www.katechengines.com Powder coated intake: http://thepowdercoater.com/index.shtml ************************************************ ********************************************** * Cold Air Intake setup: Intake: http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html Black coupler: http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html T-bolt clamps for intake: http://www.mcmaster.com Part #: 5312K23 Description: Type 300 Series Stainless Steel T-Bolt Hose and Tube Clamp, 4-1/32" to 4-11/32" Clamp Diameter Range, 3/4" Band Width Vacuum Line and Fitting: XRP Parts: 209006BB Description: -6 90 Deg double swivel hose end black Quantity: 1 Parts: 250006 Description: -6 37 Deg male flare push-on hose end Quantity: 1 Hose: Parts: 3106-00 Description: - 6 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose Quantity: Depends on how your routing it. 2 Ft minimum. ************************************************ ********************************************** * XRP water vapor set-up: http://www.xrp.com/ Parts: 82446 Description: Special Tee, Flare -4 Male w/ -6 Male Branch Quantity: 1 Parts: 109004SN Description: -4 90 Deg Hose End Super Nickel Quantity: 2 Parts: 100004SN Description: -4 Straight Hose End - Super Nickel Quantity: 2 Parts: 100006SN Description: -6 Straight Hose End - Super Nickel Quantity: 1 Parts: 3106-00 Description: - 6 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose Quantity: 2 FT Parts: 3104-00 Description: -4 XR-31 Nylon Braided Race hose Quantity: 2 FT The blocks are from http://www.krcpower.com/ecommerce/cooling-system-components/ls-bypass-hose-kits/4-water-bypass-adapters-pair.asp ************************************************ ********************************************** * Radiator hose replacement: Aluminum tube: Coupler: Clamps: Flex-a-lite radiator: http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html..._radiator.html Meziere electric water pump: http://www.meziere.com/ps-1507-1520-wp329n.aspx Innovators West Front Drive: http://www.innovatorswest.com/8-Rib-...sion-Kits.html Billet strut tower, over flow and radiator caps: http://www.lsrperformance.com/dress-...vy-camaro.html Windshield washer relocation kit: http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...t-1234567.html Motor Mounts: http://prothane.com/ Improved Racing Oil Pan Baffle: http://www.improvedracing.com/ NOTE: I will update parts list as we go......... ************************************************ ********************************************** ********************* Attached Images Last edited by Moreno1; 01-29-2016 at 07:32 AM.