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GeneralMotors4Life · 09-17-2009, 09:22 PM

The engine looks so much better without the ugly black generic cover. If I leave it off will anything be affected???

ToddSS · 09-17-2009, 09:29 PM

It's on there for cosmetics only. If you want to take it off go ahead.

GeneralMotors4Life · 09-17-2009, 09:30 PM

I was concerned about it maybe letting too much heat hit the hood and damaging the paint finish on the other side.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-17-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneralMotors4Life

I was concerned about it maybe letting too much heat hit the hood and damaging the paint finish on the other side.

Nope. That's what the hood blanket is there for.

The engine cover serves as a sound-deadener...you may notice the engine bay is a little louder when you drive around. But nothing outrageous.

GeneralMotors4Life · 09-17-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Nope. That's what the hood blanket is there for.

The engine cover serves as a sound-deadener...you may notice the engine bay is a little louder when you drive around. But nothing outrageous.

The louder the better!!!

Any other useless junk I can take off in there???

franknbeans · 09-17-2009, 10:33 PM

how about the intake?

GeneralMotors4Life · 09-17-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

how about the intake?

Well I plan on doing my own custom CAI but I don't know where to move the sensors/if all have to be retained.

TJ91 · 09-17-2009, 10:42 PM

it was originally supposed to be silver, but that didnt happen for some reason, i guess cut backs maybe

RickRay · 09-18-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneralMotors4Life

The engine looks so much better without the ugly black generic cover. If I leave it off will anything be affected???

Paint it the same color as your car...like I did (CGM)

BigBOSS · 09-18-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Paint it the same color as your car...like I did (CGM)

What kind of paint did you use or was this a professional job? I have an IBM 1LT on the way, I wonder if it's possible to find matching IBM paint?

2Tightwads · 09-18-2009, 09:04 AM

Rickray: Man I keep forgeting just how hideous those factory CAI really are...looks like your underhood plastic has the boils/mumps in comparison to an aftermarket CAI...thats gotta go!

RickRay · 09-18-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Tightwads

Rickray: Man I keep forgeting just how hideous those factory CAI really are...looks like your underhood plastic has the boils/mumps in comparison to an aftermarket CAI...thats gotta go!

CAI & Axle backs should be done this spring

RickRay · 09-18-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBOSS

What kind of paint did you use or was this a professional job? I have an IBM 1LT on the way, I wonder if it's possible to find matching IBM paint?

It was done at the bodyshop and yes you can have matching color Just ask your local Bodyshopand give him your paint code...(see other thread for codes)

bigd1276 · 09-19-2009, 08:54 AM

Who can post a picture of the engine without the cover?

09-17-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
GeneralMotors4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania Posts: 16	Is the cover really needed The engine looks so much better without the ugly black generic cover. If I leave it off will anything be affected???

09-17-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
GeneralMotors4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania Posts: 16	I was concerned about it maybe letting too much heat hit the hood and damaging the paint finish on the other side. Last edited by GeneralMotors4Life; 09-17-2009 at 09:32 PM. Reason: spelling

09-17-2009, 10:33 PM	#6
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	how about the intake? __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

09-19-2009, 08:54 AM	#14
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