[Pics] Won't my engine look nifty with this stuff? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-14-2003, 04:37 PM

I've already got this~>

and I just bought but these off a fellow forum member~>

So with both of those on this motor~>

I also bought some MSD Spark Plug Wire seperators to clean up my spark plugs (and maybe cure a crossfire problem)

78SilveradoSWB · 05-14-2003, 04:57 PM

Kool! It will be a marked improvement. You can add some braided hoses and a chrome alternator too while you're at it.

TIMSPEED · 05-14-2003, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
Kool! It will be a marked improvement. You can add some braided hoses and a chrome alternator too while you're at it.

Well, I just put a NEW alternator on (so it's shiny and clean) and I got a chrome alternator bracket. As for the braided stuff...I'm going to use the slip-on stuff. (But I only have like 2 or 3 hoses to cover! LoL!)

84Stepper · 05-14-2003, 11:16 PM

Man if your planning on using it on your radiator hose then think again!! I tried for days trying to slip that crap on it and it was a joke! They make it sound like its easy but it's not.

79BIG10 · 05-15-2003, 08:47 AM

I think that it would help alot as well. One thing I love about upgrading is somethings that I am able to change out I can resell at swap meets for the large items and if not here Ebay for the small items

rockman20 · 05-15-2003, 05:21 PM

I used the slip on stuff on my Cutlass. Wasn't too hard at all. Compress it all together, slide it on, and then start pulling it back out.

The only problem I have is how the heck you clean this crap. I just installed a new braided line for my fuel line and the old stuff is really grungy looking now next to the new stuff.

MSL · 05-15-2003, 05:26 PM

So did you put the goodies on the engine yet. if so lets see some pics.

TIMSPEED · 05-15-2003, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by MSL
So did you put the goodies on the engine yet. if so lets see some pics.

Naw, haven't gotten the new valve covers yet. I should get them in a few days, then I'll put it all together and take a few pics. The headers will still look like crap though

Ohh well, next year I'll get the coated Dynomax's for $200 (the G-body ones).

MSL · 05-15-2003, 06:12 PM

Cant wait to see what it looks like on the engine i was thinking of getting a set of those valve covers.

MylilBowTie · 05-17-2003, 09:45 AM

pssst :wire loom those plug wires: heheh will look mucho better

Oh yeah you might also need a spacer for the air cleaner unless you bought the right one unlike me. They where at autozone and I didnt think about the different drop bases and turned out I needed one.

TX_Mudder · 05-17-2003, 10:20 PM

Chrome is out.... Aluminum is nice is you like shiny.

Just my opinion.

-- Mike

CustomChevy · 05-18-2003, 06:10 PM

kinda reminds me of the look i had on my motor at one time.....

bigblock73 · 05-18-2003, 06:35 PM

I will never understand...why advertise a mnfr's name for free? You have to pay full price for valve covers/air cleaners with their name/logo all over it...why can't they give you a discount? I bet the executives laugh all the way to the bank..."Hey Frank, can you believe people will buy our stuff and advertise it all over the place...we make money for doing nothing!".

Just my .02

BTW - less is more, it is the details that count.

-Jeff

gchemist · 05-18-2003, 09:11 PM

Is that duct tape in the first picture?

Should look nice when your done.

05-14-2003, 04:37 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	[Pics] Won't my engine look nifty with this stuff? I've already got this~> and I just bought but these off a fellow forum member~> So with both of those on this motor~> I also bought some MSD Spark Plug Wire seperators to clean up my spark plugs (and maybe cure a crossfire problem) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-14-2003, 04:57 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Kool! It will be a marked improvement. You can add some braided hoses and a chrome alternator too while you're at it. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

05-14-2003, 11:16 PM	#4
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Man if your planning on using it on your radiator hose then think again!! I tried for days trying to slip that crap on it and it was a joke! They make it sound like its easy but it's not. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

05-15-2003, 08:47 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I think that it would help alot as well. One thing I love about upgrading is somethings that I am able to change out I can resell at swap meets for the large items and if not here Ebay for the small items __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-15-2003, 05:21 PM	#6
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	I used the slip on stuff on my Cutlass. Wasn't too hard at all. Compress it all together, slide it on, and then start pulling it back out. The only problem I have is how the heck you clean this crap. I just installed a new braided line for my fuel line and the old stuff is really grungy looking now next to the new stuff. __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

05-15-2003, 05:26 PM	#7
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	So did you put the goodies on the engine yet. if so lets see some pics.

05-15-2003, 06:12 PM	#9
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Cant wait to see what it looks like on the engine i was thinking of getting a set of those valve covers.

05-17-2003, 09:45 AM	#10
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	pssst :wire loom those plug wires: heheh will look mucho better Oh yeah you might also need a spacer for the air cleaner unless you bought the right one unlike me. They where at autozone and I didnt think about the different drop bases and turned out I needed one. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

05-17-2003, 10:20 PM	#11
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	Chrome is out.... Aluminum is nice is you like shiny. Just my opinion. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

05-18-2003, 06:10 PM	#12
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	kinda reminds me of the look i had on my motor at one time..... Attached Images

05-18-2003, 06:35 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I will never understand...why advertise a mnfr's name for free? You have to pay full price for valve covers/air cleaners with their name/logo all over it...why can't they give you a discount? I bet the executives laugh all the way to the bank..."Hey Frank, can you believe people will buy our stuff and advertise it all over the place...we make money for doing nothing!". Just my .02 BTW - less is more, it is the details that count. -Jeff

05-18-2003, 09:11 PM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Is that duct tape in the first picture? Should look nice when your done. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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