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LT1Zob · 03-31-2016, 07:19 PM

Posted this a few days back in general discussions, but forgot to post it for my 1LE brothers. Went with C6 LS3 covers, Katech Performance fuel feed line (you have to get the factory feed line out of the way for the covers to fit) and the custom raised lettering was done by GS Creations. I'm happy with how it turned out, but mostly happy to get rid of that blanketed engine cover. Another member here, Vince.Cuevas had also done this last year, so special thanks to him for fielding my questions. If you guys want to do it too, I'm glad to help answer your questions.

Lostboy1987 · 03-31-2016, 08:02 PM

That really came out nice. What a huge improvement. Great job!

I do wonder why we have what is, in my opinion, a generic engine cover. V8? They didn't want to have to make both LS3 and L99 covers? 6.2L would have been a little better.

LT1Zob · 04-01-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lostboy1987

That really came out nice. What a huge improvement. Great job!

I do wonder why we have what is, in my opinion, a generic engine cover. V8? They didn't want to have to make both LS3 and L99 covers? 6.2L would have been a little better.

Thanks. Yes, the factory cover always rubbed me the wrong way. I initially swapped mine for a gloss black Hotwheels one, but still hated the blanket. There's a nice looking beast hiding in there, should be visible.

atma · 06-09-2016, 06:51 PM

I just stumbled upon this thread as I'm looking to do the same mod. It seems Vince said you have to do the heater hose relocate (of which I can find plenty of threads, but no detailed step-by-step DIY instructions) but you're saying I'll have to also change the fuel feed line? Other than that, how hard are the necessary modifications to the fuel rail covers? what was your total cost (if you don't mind me asking)?

LT1Zob · 06-10-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by atma

I just stumbled upon this thread as I'm looking to do the same mod. It seems Vince said you have to do the heater hose relocate (of which I can find plenty of threads, but no detailed step-by-step DIY instructions) but you're saying I'll have to also change the fuel feed line? Other than that, how hard are the necessary modifications to the fuel rail covers? what was your total cost (if you don't mind me asking)?

I'm out of town. Pm me your number, I'll text you when I get back. I have some pics i can share with you to help you along the way.

atma · 06-11-2016, 09:50 AM

i really appreciate that. pm sent.

vinman · 06-11-2016, 01:18 PM

Lookin' good brother!

LT1Zob · 06-11-2016, 08:11 PM

Thank you Vinman. That 1LE emblem should look familiar my friend, exactly what it was missing (thanks to JerTM, great surprise)

cornerspeed92 · 06-11-2016, 11:23 PM

Looks great, where did you get the covers?

vinman · 06-11-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

Thank you Vinman. That 1LE emblem should look familiar my friend, exactly what it was missing (thanks to JerTM, great surprise)

Oh man, that matches up real good!!! Glad you could use it!!

ron123 · 06-12-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

I'm out of town. Pm me your number, I'll text you when I get back. I have some pics i can share with you to help you along the way.

When you get a chance can you please document here? ... Unless you have a Patent Pending ;-)
Ron

clarkkent · 06-12-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ron123

When you get a chance can you please document here? ... Unless you have a Patent Pending ;-)
Ron

I agree, I would appreciate it as well

LT1Zob · 06-12-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Looks great, where did you get the covers?

Thank you. They're OEM C6 LS3 Vette covers. I had custom lettering done by GS Creations in FL.

LT1Zob · 06-12-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ron123

When you get a chance can you please document here? ... Unless you have a Patent Pending ;-)
Ron

I'd love to, however, it will end up turning into a book with FAQs and a troubleshooting guide since there are several ways of achieving the same goal and different steps to take based on model year. And I simply don't have that kind of time. It's about a $500 project based on what I did. You can do it cheaper by foregoing the lettering, or building your own fuel feed line. I show my car, wanted a certain look. I also track it so I didn't want to cheap out with a DIY fuel feed line, save $50, but risk dying a fiery death. Anyway, I will gladly help out one on one, but will forego the book publishing

03-31-2016, 07:19 PM	#1
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,017 View My Garage	Went with C6 Fuel Rail Covers Posted this a few days back in general discussions, but forgot to post it for my 1LE brothers. Went with C6 LS3 covers, Katech Performance fuel feed line (you have to get the factory feed line out of the way for the covers to fit) and the custom raised lettering was done by GS Creations. I'm happy with how it turned out, but mostly happy to get rid of that blanketed engine cover. Another member here, Vince.Cuevas had also done this last year, so special thanks to him for fielding my questions. If you guys want to do it too, I'm glad to help answer your questions. Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

03-31-2016, 08:02 PM	#2
Lostboy1987 Drives: '15 BVM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 57	That really came out nice. What a huge improvement. Great job! I do wonder why we have what is, in my opinion, a generic engine cover. V8? They didn't want to have to make both LS3 and L99 covers? 6.2L would have been a little better. __________________ Z/28 brake ducts, Forza 3-way dual mode exhaust controller

06-09-2016, 06:51 PM	#4
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	I just stumbled upon this thread as I'm looking to do the same mod. It seems Vince said you have to do the heater hose relocate (of which I can find plenty of threads, but no detailed step-by-step DIY instructions) but you're saying I'll have to also change the fuel feed line? Other than that, how hard are the necessary modifications to the fuel rail covers? what was your total cost (if you don't mind me asking)? __________________

06-11-2016, 09:50 AM	#6
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	i really appreciate that. pm sent. __________________

06-11-2016, 01:18 PM	#7
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,465 View My Garage	Lookin' good brother! __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

06-11-2016, 08:11 PM	#8
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,017 View My Garage	Thank you Vinman. That 1LE emblem should look familiar my friend, exactly what it was missing (thanks to JerTM, great surprise) Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

06-11-2016, 11:23 PM	#9
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Looks great, where did you get the covers? __________________