Project EC.....Something new for the org
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Project EC.....Something new for the org
Some of you might have known that our engine covers retain a little bit of heat. At least that's what I've heard. That's one thing I wanted to take care of. From the pics below, by taking it off and leaving it as a barebone engine it looks quite unappealing, if I might add. I've always wanted to keep my engine cover, but had to brainstorm ways to exhaust most of the heat while keeping it looking nice and tidy. Went through a few ideas, and then came up with this little creation. Somewhat along the lines of looks with a functional attitude.
Pretty tedious work drawing, measuring, cutting, sanding, recutting, resanding, priming, painting, and GBAUER Waxing it! Took me a little over a week and a half to come up with the idea, design, and now almost finished with it. A few hours here and there after work. All I have left to do is wait for my new $25 emblem to come in from the stealership and mold mesh behind it for a clean look. I'll update this thread with the finished product soon.
Enjoy!
Designing and cutting was one of the hardest parts.
Starting to come together.
Pretty tedious work drawing, measuring, cutting, sanding, recutting, resanding, priming, painting, and GBAUER Waxing it! Took me a little over a week and a half to come up with the idea, design, and now almost finished with it. A few hours here and there after work. All I have left to do is wait for my new $25 emblem to come in from the stealership and mold mesh behind it for a clean look. I'll update this thread with the finished product soon.
Enjoy!
Designing and cutting was one of the hardest parts.
Starting to come together.
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Not too clean looking. I have however degreased and cleaned up the engine since these pics.
Still looks alot better even though the engine was dirty.
It'll look 100x better with the mesh back there. You can see how it's not a clean look through the openings.
Here's the rest.
Still looks alot better even though the engine was dirty.
It'll look 100x better with the mesh back there. You can see how it's not a clean look through the openings.
Here's the rest.
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Originally Posted by kobalt
I like it! Very original - it most certainly differentiates your engine bay from the others. What paint did you use?
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
I also like. Very original.
Shoulda made a template or something to sell/give to other orgers who want this also.
Shoulda made a template or something to sell/give to other orgers who want this also.
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Originally Posted by EvilRoadsVictim
i don't dig it. perhaps fewer cuts would have been better.
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Great idea. I removed my cover quite a while ago because of the possible heat issue. The 3.5 is not a pretty sight without it. I may attempt something similar. I'm very interested to see the pics after the screens are installed.
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
OEM baby!.....I'm going to probably do away with the whole airbox anyways and go to what Matt and Haydn are using.
I have my old K&N panel filter still from my GAB (switched to berk) if you want it... Just PM me and we can work it out...
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I like the thought, but I think it definitly needs the mesh. Oh, and I've found Mcguire's does the best job for the wax.
Honestly, I've never found the heat to be a problem. If anything, the cover might actually keep the block warmer after the engine is turned off in the winter. My cover has been painted for over a year now with regular car paint and I haven't had a problem with peeling. Oh, and a year in my car is worth about four in any other. 50k miles a year.
Honestly, I've never found the heat to be a problem. If anything, the cover might actually keep the block warmer after the engine is turned off in the winter. My cover has been painted for over a year now with regular car paint and I haven't had a problem with peeling. Oh, and a year in my car is worth about four in any other. 50k miles a year.
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maybe adding soem mesh in the holes would look nice. its got a nice look tho, very futuristic looking or some thing, im thinkin of doing somethign like this to my ae cover. thanks, like i needed more projects!
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what did it cost to paint the cover?
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Originally Posted by upstatemax
I have my old K&N panel filter still from my GAB (switched to berk) if you want it... Just PM me and we can work it out...
Thanks I might take you up on that. I'm waiting to see how soon I can do my new intake conversion first. I'll let you know if I need it.
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Originally Posted by GBAUER
I like the thought, but I think it definitly needs the mesh. Oh, and I've found Mcguire's does the best job for the wax.
Honestly, I've never found the heat to be a problem. If anything, the cover might actually keep the block warmer after the engine is turned off in the winter. My cover has been painted for over a year now with regular car paint and I haven't had a problem with peeling. Oh, and a year in my car is worth about four in any other. 50k miles a year.
Honestly, I've never found the heat to be a problem. If anything, the cover might actually keep the block warmer after the engine is turned off in the winter. My cover has been painted for over a year now with regular car paint and I haven't had a problem with peeling. Oh, and a year in my car is worth about four in any other. 50k miles a year.
Vented EC> Painted Only EC
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Originally Posted by ColdSHO
maybe adding soem mesh in the holes would look nice. its got a nice look tho, very futuristic looking or some thing, im thinkin of doing somethign like this to my ae cover. thanks, like i needed more projects!
My fiance's AE EC will be my next attempt when this one is completed.
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Originally Posted by FASSTER
Awesome job,I deff. like it. Let me know when/how I can get one of them.
As soon as the mesh and emblem comes in, this will be complete. You are encouraged to inquire at anytime you are ready.
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Originally Posted by NJ Devils Fan
Great job, looks awesome. I was thinking about painted mine like a black and white checkered design. Nice job bro!
I can create a wavey checked ventilation design for you and carry out the finished product. Let me know if you're interested.
#38
Wow, that does look good. The vents will help some with heat dissipation but you do know that paint itself helps hold in heat? That is why most serious drag or racing applicated vehicles do not have painted engines. But serious props on the craftsmanship though.
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the fire blanket/heat wrap that's attached to underside of our hoods is what keeps most of the heat in the engine bay. i congratulate you on great clean work, and effort, but head dissipation is not going to change much from what it was originally. i think its going to look very cool with the mesh behind ec, but functionality wise, it's not that useful.