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PAUL SS · 08-01-2011, 06:58 AM

I just took this off my engine, It is the rear bracket that the engine cover clips on to. One 10 mm bolt on the drivers side and the passenger has two clips that fit over the fuel rail . Looks a little better and another few ounces of weight loss.

RedRyder · 08-01-2011, 07:17 AM

No engine cover FTW

(and rear bracket for that matter)

honeybucket99 · 08-01-2011, 07:26 AM

no engine FTW

allmotor · 08-01-2011, 07:55 AM

no engine cover either

linkwpc · 08-01-2011, 08:38 AM

I do not believe in engine covers...... I just want to see the engine!!!

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 09:28 AM

No Engine Cover, No Bracket, and I also took the "Clamshell" off the intake too!!! I'm not sure if that is what it's supposed to be called, but if you look closely, there is a thin insulated cover on top of the intake too. I think it is supposed to be there for noise suppression from the valve train. But I took it off, and I do not notice any additional noise at all. You have to remove the fuel rail to get it off. I'll try to get pics later today if I remember...

IROCanSS · 08-01-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

No Engine Cover, No Bracket, and I also took the "Clamshell" off the intake too!!! I'm not sure if that is what it's supposed to be called, but if you look closely, there is a thin insulated cover on top of the intake too. I think it is supposed to be there for noise suppression from the valve train. But I took it off, and I do not notice any additional noise at all. You have to remove the fuel rail to get it off. I'll try to get pics later today if I remember...

THIS.

I took my "clamshell" (good term for it) off too.

It's probably for noise suppression and to keep heat off the intake IF you run the bulky cover. Since that is long gone, I took off the clamshell and bracket too.

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRyder

No engine cover FTW

(and rear bracket for that matter)

I love your Black Label Fuel Rails.....looks awesome!!! Where is your incoming fuel line connected to, I don't see it? I would like to do this, but concerned with what the dealership would say about the rest of my powertrain warranty!!

brantley847 · 08-01-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRyder

No engine cover FTW

(and rear bracket for that matter)

Did you use the heater hose relocation kit?

Personally, I hate the stock cover..but I haven't taken the bracket off yet. I do, however, like the roto fab separate slabs that go on each side of the rail. I just need to find a way to relocate that damn hose before I purchase them and cant fit the bia on... those black rails are bad ass though...

Also, how easy was it to install those red and black housing covers? I think I saw them also on roto's site to cover fuse box and fluid containers.

PAUL SS · 08-01-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

No Engine Cover, No Bracket, and I also took the "Clamshell" off the intake too!!! I'm not sure if that is what it's supposed to be called, but if you look closely, there is a thin insulated cover on top of the intake too. I think it is supposed to be there for noise suppression from the valve train. But I took it off, and I do not notice any additional noise at all. You have to remove the fuel rail to get it off. I'll try to get pics later today if I remember...

Thats the next thing I want to do, and the heater hoses are going to be relocated.

PAUL SS · 08-01-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRyder

No engine cover FTW

(and rear bracket for that matter)

I like those fuel rails also, what the story with those?

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Thats the next thing I want to do, and the heater hoses are going to be relocated.

Yep, I bought the heater hose relocation kit from TechAFX. Perfect time to remove the clamshell since you gotta remove the fuel rail anyway. I still can't figure out exactly why the instructions for the kit tell you to completely remove the intake manifold, and then once removed, you take the fuel rail off and spin it 180 deg., and then put the manifold back on! I did it as they recommended, but seems to me you should be able to remove the fuel rail without completely removing the intake. Sorry, I'm just thinkin' out loud.

AG454 · 08-01-2011, 10:35 AM

I took my cover off the day I got my car.

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PAUL SS

I like thosr fuel rails also, what the story with those?

They are made (or sold by) Mast Motorsports. I think these are the "nylon" rails I believe. They sure look sharp. Here's a link:

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/...l Rails&id=133

08-01-2011, 06:58 AM	#1
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Are you running without an engine cover? (V8) I just took this off my engine, It is the rear bracket that the engine cover clips on to. One 10 mm bolt on the drivers side and the passenger has two clips that fit over the fuel rail . Looks a little better and another few ounces of weight loss. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-01-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
honeybucket99 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM CAMARO BEAST Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: carrollton, ga Posts: 425	I got you beat on weight reduction no engine FTW Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction

08-01-2011, 07:55 AM	#4
allmotor movin' down the motorway Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA Posts: 740	no engine cover either __________________ 417 stroker - Florida Speed and Power

08-01-2011, 08:38 AM	#5
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	I do not believe in engine covers...... I just want to see the engine!!! __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

08-01-2011, 10:35 AM	#13
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	I took my cover off the day I got my car. Attached Images __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

08-01-2011, 07:17 AM	#2
RedRyder Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 499 View My Garage	No engine cover FTW (and rear bracket for that matter)

08-01-2011, 09:28 AM	#6
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	No Engine Cover, No Bracket, and I also took the "Clamshell" off the intake too!!! I'm not sure if that is what it's supposed to be called, but if you look closely, there is a thin insulated cover on top of the intake too. I think it is supposed to be there for noise suppression from the valve train. But I took it off, and I do not notice any additional noise at all. You have to remove the fuel rail to get it off. I'll try to get pics later today if I remember...

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