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RedRyder · 08-01-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

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/product-view.php?cat=Fuel Rails&id=133

Yep those are the ones i got. The fuel is teed into the back of the passenger side rail and crossed over in the back to the drivers side as well. I got the two gates heater hoses from amazon and the red and black pieces are from showstopper, they just stick on with doublesided tape or velcro

Arg, I I didn't realize there was a secondary clamshell piece. I wonder if I can get it off without removing the rails again, what does it look like underneath?

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRyder

Yep those are the ones i got. The fuel is teed into the back of the passenger side rail and crossed over in the back to the drivers side as well. I got the two gates heater hoses from amazon and the red and black pieces are from showstopper

Arg, I I didn't realize there was a secondary clamshell piece. I wonder if I can get it off without removing the rails again, what does it look like underneath?

It looks just like the top of the clamshell, same thing!!! Just another unnecessary piece that doesn't really need to be there. I'm not sure if you can get yours off without removing your aftermarket rails. I think you would at least need to remove a couple of the intake bolts and/or fuel rail bolts, it's only held on by a few. Come to think of it, I'm not sure if it is held on with any bolts?!?!? You might be able to just lift it off?!?!?

RedRyder · 08-01-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

It looks just like the top of the clamshell, same thing!!! Just another unnecessary piece that doesn't really need to be there. I'm not sure if you can get yours off without removing your aftermarket rails. I think you would at least need to remove a couple of the intake bolts and/or fuel rail bolts, it's only held on by a few.

Ok, I'll take a look at it. In order to remove the back intake bolts you have to remove the entire intake out of the car, hopefully I won't have to do that again. I'll cut it off at that point if need be.

AG454 · 08-01-2011, 12:21 PM

The insulated cover is just held down by the fuel rail bolts, four of them I believe.

BigRed585Lbs · 08-01-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by honeybucket99

no engine FTW

If you'll run it like that, I'll race you for "pinks"!

honeybucket99 · 08-01-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

If you'll run it like that, I'll race you for "pinks"!

Have to get the Fred Flintstone Feet conditioned first

Handzel · 08-15-2011, 10:23 PM

Hey guys, saw your post on the TechAFX Hose Relo kit instructions--I helped them out on their instructions, so I can give some background on why they suggest you remove the intake from the engine bay.
The reason for pulling the intake in the first place is to allow the stock fuel rail to be rotated 180 degrees on the engine. One step required to do this is to remove a bracket located on the back/passenger side of the engine. To get the bracket out, you need to pull the intake bolt all the way out of the intake...but when the intake is installed on the engine, that passenger side intake bolt (the one closest to the firewall) can't be lifted out because it hits the cowl.
You can avoid completely removing the intake from the engine bay by loosening all the intake bolts and sliding the intake forward (in car position) a few inches until that bolt can be removed from the intake. Then you can remove the bracket, pull/rotate/reinstall the fuel rail and the put the bolts back in the fuel rail/intake holes.
When we were creating the instructions, we had a few people try that and found they were concerned with doing all that work on top of the open engine--which we understand.
That's why we showed you how to disconnect the fuel hoses/wires holding the intake in place so you could remove it completely from the engine.
Hope that helps.

LS2SLOW · 08-15-2011, 10:43 PM

No engine cover here

Li0nel1234 · 08-16-2011, 12:35 AM

I'm running without mine. I was thinking of painting it and doing some cutouts n mesh but meh. I like it without it... I don't like the look of plastic over the engine and it makes me feel like it's just trapping in heat. Even though it's probably not much of a diff.

Powhusku · 08-17-2011, 08:41 PM

Took mine off. Looks fantastic after a little dusting

ravensjeff · 08-17-2011, 08:48 PM

I replaced my engine cover with a "Chrome Ornament".

mikeSS · 08-17-2011, 09:07 PM

mine is off

Li0nel1234 · 08-17-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

I replaced my engine cover with a "Chrome Ornament".

That's a nice looking ornament... Maybe I'll get myself one for christmas!

310Driver · 08-17-2011, 10:49 PM

Is it possible to cut the "clamshell" top off? Looks like with the insulation below it you could possibly roto-zip it around the crossing fuel line, and then unbolt the four bolts. I'll probably get around to taking this off on a rainy day...

08-01-2011, 12:21 PM	#18
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	The insulated cover is just held down by the fuel rail bolts, four of them I believe. __________________ 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

08-15-2011, 10:23 PM	#21
Handzel Author, Engineer, Car Guy Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 4	Reason for TechAFX Instructions showing intake removal Hey guys, saw your post on the TechAFX Hose Relo kit instructions--I helped them out on their instructions, so I can give some background on why they suggest you remove the intake from the engine bay. The reason for pulling the intake in the first place is to allow the stock fuel rail to be rotated 180 degrees on the engine. One step required to do this is to remove a bracket located on the back/passenger side of the engine. To get the bracket out, you need to pull the intake bolt all the way out of the intake...but when the intake is installed on the engine, that passenger side intake bolt (the one closest to the firewall) can't be lifted out because it hits the cowl. You can avoid completely removing the intake from the engine bay by loosening all the intake bolts and sliding the intake forward (in car position) a few inches until that bolt can be removed from the intake. Then you can remove the bracket, pull/rotate/reinstall the fuel rail and the put the bolts back in the fuel rail/intake holes. When we were creating the instructions, we had a few people try that and found they were concerned with doing all that work on top of the open engine--which we understand. That's why we showed you how to disconnect the fuel hoses/wires holding the intake in place so you could remove it completely from the engine. Hope that helps.

08-16-2011, 12:35 AM	#23
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	I'm running without mine. I was thinking of painting it and doing some cutouts n mesh but meh. I like it without it... I don't like the look of plastic over the engine and it makes me feel like it's just trapping in heat. Even though it's probably not much of a diff. __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

08-17-2011, 08:41 PM	#24
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Took mine off. Looks fantastic after a little dusting __________________

08-17-2011, 08:48 PM	#25
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I replaced my engine cover with a "Chrome Ornament". __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

08-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#22
LS2SLOW Drives: 5th Gen Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 385	No engine cover here

08-17-2011, 09:07 PM	#26
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	mine is off

08-17-2011, 10:49 PM	#28
310Driver John Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America Posts: 39 View My Garage	Is it possible to cut the "clamshell" top off? Looks like with the insulation below it you could possibly roto-zip it around the crossing fuel line, and then unbolt the four bolts. I'll probably get around to taking this off on a rainy day... __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/ Inferno Orange/ Inferno Orange Interior/ 6 Speed Hurst Short Throw/ Halltech Cold Air Intake/ RX Catch-Can/ Rear Cat Delete & Muffler Delete.

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