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rodimus prime · 07-24-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

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Supermans · 07-24-2009, 01:32 AM

What is the easiest way to remove the engine cover for the Camaro. Is there something to unscrew or does it simply pop off?

rodimus prime · 07-24-2009, 01:38 AM

The big piece, take off the oil cap and pop off the cover.

The smaller cover I unbolted the fuel rail and popped it out, removed the 2nd cover and popped the rail back in. I may reloom all the wiring to organize it better this weekend.

Supermans · 07-24-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rodimus prime

The big piece, take off the oil cap and pop off the cover.

The smaller cover I unbolted the fuel rail and popped it out, removed the 2nd cover and popped the rail back in. I may reloom all the wiring to organize it better this weekend.

Take a before and after picture will ya

Xmicro_SS · 07-24-2009, 02:12 AM

For those with stripes that are vinyl, I would make sure the hood temp does not go up too high if you remove your cover, it could shorten the life of your stripes!

Supermans · 07-24-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

For those with stripes that are vinyl, I would make sure the hood temp does not go up too high if you remove your cover, it could shorten the life of your stripes!

Hmm, did not think of that..

*KILLER74Z28* · 07-24-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

My Challenger had a cover on the engine and I thought the same thing about it holding in heat, so I modified it to let the heat out, yet still look good.

You guys can probably figure out something similar to have the best of both worlds:

Before:

After:

Nice job...

sav1 · 07-24-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

For those with stripes that are vinyl, I would make sure the hood temp does not go up too high if you remove your cover, it could shorten the life of your stripes!

good call

v6sonoma · 07-24-2009, 06:21 AM

I ordered my car because it's pretty. I want it's engine to look pretty. Any decrease in performance due to heat build up from a piece of plastic will be minimal. I'm not drag racing so it's not gonna effect me. My CTS has a huge cover too and I never noticed any heat issues. I prefer the clean look you get with the covers it hides all the electronics these newer cars have that the old classic cars don't have to deal with. It's kinda like the same reason why people freak out about exposed wires being seen on their home theater systems. But to each his own.

rodimus prime · 07-24-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

For those with stripes that are vinyl, I would make sure the hood temp does not go up too high if you remove your cover, it could shorten the life of your stripes!

I dont imagine hood surface temps would go up that much if any. There is still the giant hood maxipad attached to the hood.

giod · 07-24-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LS 1st gen

I'm thinking that my Victory Red engine cover will make good garage wall decor

I'll take the engine cover off your hands for $50 bucks..

69Bird · 07-24-2009, 04:18 PM

@ the hood maxi pad..... So true.

Roger Ramjet · 07-24-2009, 05:34 PM

My engine cover is on a garage shelf. Form follows function! Let the tubes and wires show.

Restroom · 07-24-2009, 06:26 PM

Engine cover be damned, rip the whole hood and front fascia off!

07-24-2009, 01:32 AM	#58
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07-24-2009, 02:12 AM	#61
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07-24-2009, 06:21 AM	#65
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I ordered my car because it's pretty. I want it's engine to look pretty. Any decrease in performance due to heat build up from a piece of plastic will be minimal. I'm not drag racing so it's not gonna effect me. My CTS has a huge cover too and I never noticed any heat issues. I prefer the clean look you get with the covers it hides all the electronics these newer cars have that the old classic cars don't have to deal with. It's kinda like the same reason why people freak out about exposed wires being seen on their home theater systems. But to each his own. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

07-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#69
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	My engine cover is on a garage shelf. Form follows function! Let the tubes and wires show. __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

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