What do you do to make your engine look pretty? :)
11-15-2011, 08:20 AM
#1124
What do you guys use to paint your reservoir caps? My windshield one is fine and I painted it Merlot, but my coolant one I have paint running everywhere and looks horrible.(No plastidip).
11-16-2011, 04:38 AM
#1125
HF PCV Catch Can
I liked the Home Depot catch can idea. So I did this mod with a Harbor Freight mini air filter (nice little unit for $7.00) for about $15.00 total in parts. Mine is done a little differently with the filter mounted on the inlet snorkel, 1/4" nylon elbows, some hose mounts (attached to the VIAS), spring clamps and misc. screws from Lowes. The way Nissan routed the factory hoses was perfect for this mod, it almost looks OEM. The biggest expense/problem was the hose, I tried the cheapo plastic stuff but that didn't work out so well. It collapsed as soon as the engine warmed up. Anyways here's some pics.
11-16-2011, 05:25 AM
#1126
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Here is an update of the engine bay:
And I got the headlight sanded and cleaned right:
Now I just need to do the degreaser and spray down the bay, but I am very hesitant in doing it cause I am scared to get something wet that shouldnt be. I read so many different instructions on how to do it and dont know what to follow.
11-16-2011, 06:32 AM
#1127
I did by new caps, the windshield and the coolant one, the coolant one is all screwed up already had to take the paint off it, looked horrible, the paint was just bubbling and dripping down the sides of the cap. Windshield wiper cap is done and still drying.
11-17-2011, 05:13 PM
#1130
Ok, so I know that some aren't as concerned as others about the appearance of their engine bay... but I just am curious to see what ideas people have to make their engines look pretty 
For instance, NWP hardware tends to look good, many have FSTBs, which might have more of a "look" benefit than a performance benefit, and a good ol' SRI never hurts either hehe... I'm not toooo crazy with the aesthetics of my engine bay, but I have painted my engine cover, and put some red tape on a few of my wires/harnesses (ghetto, I know, but I like it... and there isn't tooooo much )... So just to be clear, this isn't JUST an engine cover thread... there've already been plenty of those. I was just curious as to what other bling/good stuff other people have done in this department (original ideas welcomed!).
Here's mine: (I know the pic is pretty huge...)
For instance, NWP hardware tends to look good, many have FSTBs, which might have more of a "look" benefit than a performance benefit, and a good ol' SRI never hurts either hehe... I'm not toooo crazy with the aesthetics of my engine bay, but I have painted my engine cover, and put some red tape on a few of my wires/harnesses (ghetto, I know, but I like it... and there isn't tooooo much )... So just to be clear, this isn't JUST an engine cover thread... there've already been plenty of those. I was just curious as to what other bling/good stuff other people have done in this department (original ideas welcomed!).Here's mine: (I know the pic is pretty huge...)
11-17-2011, 05:55 PM
#1131
11-19-2011, 07:37 AM
#1132
For the record, I want my engine bay mods to look OEM but clean. Keeping with my philosophy of the car being "A Sleeper". There's nothing like the feel of driving a nondescript car that goes like a "Bat out of He11"!!!!!
Last edited by BobPezz; 11-19-2011 at 07:39 AM.
11-20-2011, 05:10 AM
#1135
I was told to use CRC heavy duty silicone spray. Once the bay is completely dry, spray everything down, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe off the excess. It gives everything a nice shine, and seems to last a few months. Will repel water and dirt, to allow hosing down the bay if/when it gets dirty. Without worrying about getting the important stuff wet, since silicone is a good protective and dielectric barrier. I tried this technique and it works pretty well.
12-03-2011, 08:11 AM
#1136
Ok, here are the pics of the caps installed on my car...For those with crappy monitors the color is almost identical to an 03 350Z
here are the red caps, he didn't have a full set on hand but you get the idea...
And here is a closeup of the dipstick cover in polished aluminum
here are the red caps, he didn't have a full set on hand but you get the idea...
And here is a closeup of the dipstick cover in polished aluminum
Question...where did you get that blue radiator cap? I have been searching all over and can only find chrome Nismo radiator caps.
12-03-2011, 09:50 AM
#1138
12-03-2011, 02:01 PM
#1140
Ah, another chance to post pics of my car. Im down...LOL
VHT wrinkle red paint on front valve cover
Custom Airbrushed coil/spark plug cover
Somewhat smoothed UIM painted aluminum silver
CAI painted silver with pearl clear coat
VHT wrinkle red paint on battery tie down and radiator mounts
krylon fusion red on reservoir caps
billett oil cap
and I use purple power to clean stuff if it gets dirty
VHT wrinkle red paint on front valve cover
Custom Airbrushed coil/spark plug cover
Somewhat smoothed UIM painted aluminum silver
CAI painted silver with pearl clear coat
VHT wrinkle red paint on battery tie down and radiator mounts
krylon fusion red on reservoir caps
billett oil cap
and I use purple power to clean stuff if it gets dirty
12-09-2011, 01:49 PM
#1141
FINALLY got those cap covers from http://www.zeetoyz.com/index1.htm
Special thanks to KNIGHT_YYZ for checking to see if those caps fit so I would not have to be the guinea pig.
Washer Fluid, Radiator tank, and Power Steering caps:
Brake Fluid and Clucth Fluid Caps:
Gas Cap cover (need to clean that badboy up in there...ugh):
Oil Dip Stick cover:
Also special thanks to ROC for the dress up bolts right up. Some pics below...still not finished so did not want to take many. I got the lights and the fender washer bolts...and ran out and need to order more.:
All caps fit DIRECT and no problems, EXCEPT the power steering cap you have to trim the 2 edges that stick out down with a dremel so the cap cover goes over it. Its about a 1 min job with a dremel.
Engine bay is going to be HARD!!! Got a Blue and Chrome theme going on. If anyone know where I can get a BLUE radiator cap please PM me or something., I already have the BLUE Nismo oil cap....just the radiator cap ios the only thing holding all caps from being blue up.
NEXT UP...brand new VC's on both front and rear going to paint them BLUE too.....just like this article:
http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/pai...ve-covers.html
Special thanks to KNIGHT_YYZ for checking to see if those caps fit so I would not have to be the guinea pig.
Washer Fluid, Radiator tank, and Power Steering caps:
Brake Fluid and Clucth Fluid Caps:
Gas Cap cover (need to clean that badboy up in there...ugh):
Oil Dip Stick cover:
Also special thanks to ROC for the dress up bolts right up. Some pics below...still not finished so did not want to take many. I got the lights and the fender washer bolts...and ran out and need to order more.:
All caps fit DIRECT and no problems, EXCEPT the power steering cap you have to trim the 2 edges that stick out down with a dremel so the cap cover goes over it. Its about a 1 min job with a dremel.
Engine bay is going to be HARD!!! Got a Blue and Chrome theme going on. If anyone know where I can get a BLUE radiator cap please PM me or something., I already have the BLUE Nismo oil cap....just the radiator cap ios the only thing holding all caps from being blue up.
NEXT UP...brand new VC's on both front and rear going to paint them BLUE too.....just like this article:
http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/pai...ve-covers.html
Last edited by ranmas2004; 12-09-2011 at 01:59 PM.
12-09-2011, 02:00 PM
#1142
The caps look nice. Definite color theme you've got going on there.
I like the wire loom on wires. On hoses... um, not so much. Seems kind of wrong to wrap a hose in corrugated plastic, IMO. The brake booster line looks really awkward, man.
And you put a blue fender-washer on your strut tower, but it's not actually holding anything down.
You don't want to call attention to that. What you want there is a flush hole-plug.
I like the wire loom on wires. On hoses... um, not so much. Seems kind of wrong to wrap a hose in corrugated plastic, IMO. The brake booster line looks really awkward, man.
And you put a blue fender-washer on your strut tower, but it's not actually holding anything down.
You don't want to call attention to that. What you want there is a flush hole-plug.
12-09-2011, 03:06 PM
#1143
Yeah...I had 1 bolt left so I just put it there as a place holder until I get the other bolts that ordered in.
12-09-2011, 03:27 PM
#1144
Hands down one the the sexiest 5thgen i've seen
Last edited by mrjasonlyrics; 12-09-2011 at 03:31 PM.
12-09-2011, 04:11 PM
#1145
And although I'm no fan of red wire loom, Roy's head was in the right place, in that wire loom is for wires, not hoses. If you must cover the hoses, do it with something that isn't corrugated. Like a nylon braid kit. Damned impossible to keep clean, though.
I did that 25 years ago with an old Chevy small-block. Looked good for for one season, tops.
Last edited by Rochester; 12-09-2011 at 04:13 PM.
12-09-2011, 04:41 PM
#1146
Roy left the Org, and demodded his car, like a year ago. You're talking to a ghost.
And although I'm no fan of red wire loom, Roy's head was in the right place, in that wire loom is for wires, not hoses. If you must cover the hoses, do it with something that isn't corrugated. Like a nylon braid kit. Damned impossible to keep clean, though.
I did that 25 years ago with an old Chevy small-block. Looked good for for one season, tops.
And although I'm no fan of red wire loom, Roy's head was in the right place, in that wire loom is for wires, not hoses. If you must cover the hoses, do it with something that isn't corrugated. Like a nylon braid kit. Damned impossible to keep clean, though.
I did that 25 years ago with an old Chevy small-block. Looked good for for one season, tops.
I'd never install those wire loom,it just looks to ricey.I had that in my honda.R.I.P Honda
12-09-2011, 06:01 PM
#1147
Oh that sucks.It's a sick looking car.And no I don't intend to do that with my 6thgen.I used steal braided hose and there isn't much to cover up other than the rad hose and the intake hose.
I'd never install those wire loom,it just looks to ricey.I had that in my honda.R.I.P Honda
I'd never install those wire loom,it just looks to ricey.I had that in my honda.R.I.P Honda
12-11-2011, 02:56 AM
#1148
And although I'm no fan of red wire loom, Roy's head was in the right place, in that wire loom is for wires, not hoses. If you must cover the hoses, do it with something that isn't corrugated. Like a nylon braid kit. Damned impossible to keep clean, though.
I did that 25 years ago with an old Chevy small-block. Looked good for for one season, tops.
PS: Those red hoses look good though!
12-11-2011, 08:24 PM
#1152
Oh that sucks.It's a sick looking car.And no I don't intend to do that with my 6thgen.I used steal braided hose and there isn't much to cover up other than the rad hose and the intake hose.
I'd never install those wire loom,it just looks to ricey.I had that in my honda.R.I.P Honda
I'd never install those wire loom,it just looks to ricey.I had that in my honda.R.I.P Honda
12-12-2011, 05:50 AM
#1153
02-07-2012, 09:54 AM
#1157
Oh wow, these are really pretty! That whole dark chrome look, very much like the Black Chrome poweder-coating I had done last year.
I think I'm going to try out a set for the G37. The engine bay is a little bit dull.
I think I'm going to try out a set for the G37. The engine bay is a little bit dull.
02-07-2012, 05:56 PM
#1158
I need a reminder about the ones I need to order, forgot their name already
02-07-2012, 06:15 PM
#1159
Those are basic JDM fender washers (black), but the bolts were separately purchased. Those are polished titanium, M6x20mm countersunk allan-heads. You have to browse for that kind of stuff, and there are a number of ebay stores that sell Titanium hardware. In actuality, the 15mm bolts that come with the fender washers will fit for the engine cover, but you only catch a few threads. The 20mm are a better, more secure fit. Plus, Titanium > SS any day, IMO.
But yeah, these titanium bits get expensive.
You should give these gun-metal fender washers a run. I bet they'd look great. I'm wanting to get a set just to check it out. And if I like the look, there are about a dozen other M6 bolts in the G's engine area that might work out.
Anyway, I just got the car. I'm quite content to stretch out even the most tiny mod purchase, no matter how small.
Last edited by Rochester; 02-07-2012 at 06:37 PM.
