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Vash · 03-28-2009, 04:03 PM

First thing I would do it get rid of that cover, steam clean the top manifold and hoses. Then put some custom covers on hoses and some silicon to replace vac lines.

Nekkid 4 the win.

camarolt76 · 03-28-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

I think it's actually quite the opposite - you realize that the top of the engine is just a big, plastic cover that is just held on with a few clips, right?

I was under the hood for 20 minutes at the auto show, and even the LS3 has an amazing mount of access room. I was shocked. You can get to all the spark plugs easily, changing the serpentine belt will be a piece of cake, and if you ever need to change the water pump or an accessory like the alternator or A/C compressor, that will be an easy reach as well - lots of room between the radiator and front of the engine.

Ask anyone with a 4th gen F-bod what they think about engine bay access.

I am glad to hear such positive comments about access room on the 5th generation. Lack of access room was one of the reasons why I never owned a 4th generation Camaro.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-28-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by camarolt76

I am glad to hear such positive comments about access room on the 5th generation. Lack of access room was one of the reasons why I never owned a 4th generation Camaro.

what were the other reasons if I may ask? jw.

but yes, this car is more resemblant of a 3rd gen as far as the engine bay room goes

Vash · 03-28-2009, 04:31 PM

Yea this car also like 78 up front, more so 1st gen in back, side, interior. My favorite year (cause I owned one). The first year non steel bumper. http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/1978/78broc.html

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-28-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Yea this car also like 78 up front, more so 1st gen in back, side, interior. My favorite year (cause I owned one). The first year non steel bumper. http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/1978/78broc.html

NOICE. what style? mine was an LT

SAUCE · 03-28-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

she's a little tight, but I like it that way. I'm sure once you pull the top off, things will get a little easier

thats what she said

camaro1 · 03-28-2009, 06:50 PM

should pull out the top no problem!

Mormegil · 03-28-2009, 07:24 PM

The engine bay is too sterile. I'm going to lose the engine cover as well. I like to see the guts.

Vash · 03-28-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

NOICE. what style? mine was an LT

Yea betsie III was a 78 LT with a 305 and automatic. Manual windows, light blue. Light blue interior and dash as well. Oh and for the wheel haters it had the steelies, light blue also, sue me (note to steelie haters).

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-28-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Yea betsie III was a 78 LT with a 305 and automatic. Manual windows, light blue. Light blue interior and dash as well. Oh and for the wheel haters it had the steelies, light blue also, sue me (note to steelie haters).

mine had a 292 I-6. auto... till I blew it up, swapped in a 3spd on the floor. dark green paint, beige interior that was replaced with sky blue shag carpet...lol

stock rims up front and cragar SS's in the back

fastball · 03-28-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mormegil

The engine bay is too sterile. I'm going to lose the engine cover as well. I like to see the guts.

Yeah, I'm gonna do the same. But I do think I'm going to find a way to dress it up nicely in the future with maybe some real valve covers.

One thing car companies have definitely lost in the modern, all aluminum and high technology age is how to make an engine look right. Engine blocks used to come painted orange, red, blue, or black right from the factory, and cars like the Camaro had great looking valve covers right from the factory.

Now everything comes in plain, naked aluminum.

Vash · 03-28-2009, 09:47 PM

There is just more stuff up top now so the covers make an easy hide. Before they really didn't have the high tech materials that would not melt on the engine like these covers.

I bet it does not look bad at all.

SummoneR · 03-29-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

she's a little tight, but I like it that way. I'm sure once you pull the top off, things will get a little easier

Your still talking about the car right?

salohi · 03-29-2009, 03:37 AM

thanks man

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03-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#15
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	First thing I would do it get rid of that cover, steam clean the top manifold and hoses. Then put some custom covers on hoses and some silicon to replace vac lines. Nekkid 4 the win.

03-28-2009, 04:31 PM	#18
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Yea this car also like 78 up front, more so 1st gen in back, side, interior. My favorite year (cause I owned one). The first year non steel bumper. http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/1978/78broc.html

03-28-2009, 07:24 PM	#22
Mormegil Drives: 10 Camaro SS/07 Silverado 4.8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ft. Worth/Baton Rouge Posts: 75	The engine bay is too sterile. I'm going to lose the engine cover as well. I like to see the guts.

03-28-2009, 09:47 PM	#26
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	There is just more stuff up top now so the covers make an easy hide. Before they really didn't have the high tech materials that would not melt on the engine like these covers. I bet it does not look bad at all.

03-29-2009, 03:37 AM	#28
salohi Drives: 90 Black Camaro, 02 Sable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KSA Posts: 127	thanks man