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smike07 · 10-24-2008, 01:30 PM

I'm wondering if any after market company, or even GM for that matter, will offer the engine cover that was on the concept. That thing was sweet looking. That's the engine cover they should offer in different colors. The option to have a colored engine cover is cool, but for the price they're asking to do it, I'll be waiting for different options.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-24-2008, 01:56 PM

For reference...

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*GTAHVIT* · 10-24-2008, 02:02 PM

^Dammit.

That's twice you beat me to the punch....

GAH!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-24-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm plugged in.

fwiw, since it's obvious all the billet and shinyness won't make it for a reasonable price; I like the shape of the concept engine cover slightly better...it's so shapely -- looks like armor.

Wm Holden · 10-24-2008, 02:51 PM

Here's an option....

EZ28 · 10-25-2008, 10:48 AM

I'd rather have it without the engine cover too. The concept engine cover looks really cool though.

EZ28 · 10-25-2008, 10:49 AM

That's one clean engine you've got there Wm Holden.

ron8879 · 10-25-2008, 11:04 AM

Im ordering a 6, and Im hoping the same thing. I think there will be aftermarket covers that come out that will be better looking than the painted versions that gm is offering. Im holding out for a nice chrome cover myself....that would look great when you raise the hood on a victory red camaro.

Rekt · 10-25-2008, 01:05 PM

I'll be ripping my cover out.

smike07 · 10-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wm Holden

Here's an option....

While I like this option, of course, I'll not be going this route. All the performance mods I'll be doing will be internal. Porting and polishing, cam, balancing, etc... so the concept engine cover is more what I prefer. I like to keep parts original, so if GM will eventually offer the concept cover, I'll go for it. Otherwise, I'll just be stuck with an ugly cover until someone else comes out with a good one. Not a big deal, just like the concept better. It's shiny!

Wm Holden · 10-31-2008, 12:50 PM

GM does an awsome job optimising the flow and efficiency of the LS series engines...

I don't know if i would want to pull the engine, tear it down, polish and rebalance ...to gain ultra minimal hp.

But like everyone says...it's your car..do what you want...most of all...have fun!

1_2Many · 10-31-2008, 05:25 PM

I'm hoping LS3 Corvette covers bolt up because I really can't stand this nasty Camaro cover....a little fake looking is one thing, but this new cover is horrible IMO. I mean seriously it's almost as bad as just mounting it on TOP of the hood to make it seem this big mean engine is coming thru.

69er · 11-01-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

I'm hoping LS3 Corvette covers bolt up because I really can't stand this nasty Camaro cover.

That's my plan. I would like, however, to install "CAMARO" and maybe "LS-3" emblems in place of the "CORVETTE" emblems. Just got to figure how to remove the corvette ones.

headpunter · 11-01-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 69-er

That's my plan. I would like, however, to install "CAMARO" and maybe "LS-3" emblems in place of the "CORVETTE" emblems. Just got to figure how to remove the corvette ones.

gonna be hard since the covette and LS3 emblems on the corvette covers are molded intentations into the plastic you could always just put a 3d emblem over them i guess

10-24-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
smike07 Drives: 1998 convertible Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 220	engine cover I'm wondering if any after market company, or even GM for that matter, will offer the engine cover that was on the concept. That thing was sweet looking. That's the engine cover they should offer in different colors. The option to have a colored engine cover is cool, but for the price they're asking to do it, I'll be waiting for different options.

10-24-2008, 01:56 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	For reference... Concept: Production: __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-24-2008, 02:02 PM	#3
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10-24-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I'm plugged in. fwiw, since it's obvious all the billet and shinyness won't make it for a reasonable price; I like the shape of the concept engine cover slightly better...it's so shapely -- looks like armor. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-24-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	Here's an option.... __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

10-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#6
EZ28 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro soon! ;-) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 67 View My Garage	I'd rather have it without the engine cover too. The concept engine cover looks really cool though.

10-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
EZ28 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro soon! ;-) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 67 View My Garage	That's one clean engine you've got there Wm Holden.

10-25-2008, 11:04 AM	#8
ron8879 Drives: 2018 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Centralia MO Posts: 423	Im ordering a 6, and Im hoping the same thing. I think there will be aftermarket covers that come out that will be better looking than the painted versions that gm is offering. Im holding out for a nice chrome cover myself....that would look great when you raise the hood on a victory red camaro. __________________ Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" : *HOTROD2010 VR RPO 14568...flowmaster exhaust, color matched antenna and drip rails, barton shifter, 4 pack gauges, leather armrest, color matched spoiler, and emblem delete, 20x9 chrome wheels HOTROD2018*...RS camaro LT1 Npp Exhaust, SS front brakes package and cooling packaage, black bowties, more updates to come!

10-25-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	I'll be ripping my cover out.

10-31-2008, 12:50 PM	#11
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	GM does an awsome job optimising the flow and efficiency of the LS series engines... I don't know if i would want to pull the engine, tear it down, polish and rebalance ...to gain ultra minimal hp. But like everyone says...it's your car..do what you want...most of all...have fun! __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com Last edited by Wm Holden; 10-31-2008 at 05:33 PM.

10-31-2008, 05:25 PM	#12
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	I'm hoping LS3 Corvette covers bolt up because I really can't stand this nasty Camaro cover....a little fake looking is one thing, but this new cover is horrible IMO. I mean seriously it's almost as bad as just mounting it on TOP of the hood to make it seem this big mean engine is coming thru.

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