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Stefan
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Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Sun, 06 February 2005 11:02

I'm looking for ideas... post away (especially 1Gs, but anyhting really) [Report message to a moderator]

Jag7799
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Brisbane
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July 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Sun, 06 February 2005 12:50

ill bite i guess not really that pretty.. but itll do [Updated on: Sun, 06 February 2005 12:50] [Report message to a moderator]

HyDrA
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Sun, 06 February 2005 13:42

An older pic, still in the stage of "not running" right there... it's a lot more complete now [Report message to a moderator]

Yian
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
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August 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Sun, 06 February 2005 21:03

Here's mine. Definitely not pretty. But its an engine... in my engine bay. [Report message to a moderator]

Allan
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Melbourne
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Sun, 06 February 2005 21:49

white MA45 on LPG http://members.optusnet.com.au/ma70supra/ma455me/I mage077.jpg Black MA45 original M-EU http://members.optusnet.com.au/ma70supra/ma45-eng% 5b1%5d.jpg Black MA45 7M-GTE http://members.optusnet.com.au/ma70supra/7mgtein-1 %5b1%5d.jpg cant find pic of ma70 engine bay currently [Report message to a moderator]

EMP-2TG
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Carlingford, Sydney
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 00:04

[Updated on: Mon, 07 February 2005 00:06] [Report message to a moderator]

Stefan
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 00:13

Pretty! Thanks for the contris so far. Jag7799 - is that metallic blue, or just normal gloss? Can't tell in the pic. EMP-2TG - that all-black looks uber clean. Please me tell what paint you used [Report message to a moderator]

KOFFEE-BLACK
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Sydney
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March 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 01:27

Jag7799, is the piping sprayed also??? If so, what colour? Im doing mine soon. [Report message to a moderator]

Evan
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Newcastle
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June 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 01:46

EMP-2TG wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 11:04

http://img175.exs.cx/img175/2848/motor11ph.jpg

Thats hot!

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Les
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 02:30

EMP2TG .. thats just a shiny turbo ... noice...... [Report message to a moderator]

Stefan
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Hobart, Tas
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 02:55

Mine so fair: FWIW this is 'aluminium' paint, which I'm quite impressed with. Looks a little better in the pic than in real life, but I think it will still look quite nice for intake pipes. [Report message to a moderator]

TRD_Supra
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On Probation

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Hobart
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December 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 02:58

hey mate... how good is the dash mat.. i need one for the MA61 how much do u want for it [Report message to a moderator]

boris
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Brisbane, Queensland
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January 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 03:00

TRD_Supra wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 12:58

hey mate... how good is the dash mat.. i need one for the MA61 how much do u want for it

Somehow i think a Private Message might have been in order.... Rolling Eyes

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EMP-2TG
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 04:57

mine is just plain old motorpro matt black from Auto One they are the same cam covers as Stefan's just with the ridges and stuff ground off [Report message to a moderator]

Stefan
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 05:10

EMP-2TG wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 15:57

mine is just plain old motorpro matt black from Auto One

they are the same cam covers as Stefan's just with the ridges and stuff ground off

Thanks for that - I think it looks great. (I *think* my alum paint is the same brand, will have to check).

Looks more satin to me than Matt black.

What did you use to grind the ridges off?

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Jag7799
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July 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 05:18

Stefan wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 11:13

Pretty!

Thanks for the contris so far.

Jag7799 - is that metallic blue, or just normal gloss? Can't tell in the pic.

Its a dark blue/violet pearl in 2 pak and clear coated, same stuff thats on my bumpers

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Jag7799
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 05:20

KOFFEE-BLACK wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 12:27

Jag7799, is the piping sprayed also??? If so, what colour?

Im doing mine soon.

Which piping are you talking about?
just the IC piping im assuming. Its just black gloss engine enamel.
Did the trick
All the alloy stuff has just been sanded down a bit and polished, after this picture ive sanded the plenum completely flat and polished to a half mirror like finish

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KOFFEE-BLACK
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Sydney
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March 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 05:45

ahh, my bad, I thout they were sprayed silver. Anyone use VHT? Any pics on how good or bad they come out? [Report message to a moderator]

ZZT231
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melbourne.vic.au
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 07:05

My SA63 My MA61 [Report message to a moderator]

EMP-2TG
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Carlingford, Sydney
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 07:13

i just used a file, nothing fancy [Report message to a moderator]

Chris Davey
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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 08:00

Here is mine. A few tiny bits have been done since that pic though [Report message to a moderator]

justcallmefrank
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Perth
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 08:04

Looks a smidge cleaner now, and I have the belts and all the power steering hoses properly set up. Don't have another pic yet though. [Report message to a moderator]

CrUZsida
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November 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 08:09

KOFFEE-BLACK wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 13:45

Anyone use VHT? Any pics on how good or bad they come out?

Intake manifold is sprayed with VHT Aluminium Engine Enamel (the hi-temp stuff).

I'm not to impressed with the finish, as I was going for something shinier, but thats me.
I've heard its supposed to look a lot better with a few coats of laquer on it.

http://www.oz-enet.com.au/~peewee/eng_conv_2/twin_throttle_3.jpg

Same can of paint.

http://www.oz-enet.com.au/~peewee/discs/brake_done_3.jpg

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justcallmefrank
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 08:11

The VHT stuff is generally very good, I particularly like their vinyl/plastic dye and their wrinkle paint. As far as brilliant aluminium heat paint goes, the PPC stuff can't be touched. There is no peer [Report message to a moderator]

CrUZsida
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Mon, 07 February 2005 08:17

justcallmefrank wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 16:11

As far as brilliant aluminium heat paint goes, the PPC stuff can't be touched. There is no peer Laughing

I have some on order

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brett_celicacoupe
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townsville NQLD
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February 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 10:56

18RGU (18RG carbs), RA40 celica coupe, blue:wrx blue mica (code:o2c) does need a good wash 1 day brett [Report message to a moderator]

monkeymajik
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Brisbane
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February 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Mon, 07 February 2005 15:44

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ke382TG
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 01:05

Here is my most recent pic, only a few minor changes since this. I have different BOV now (gone back to plumb back). [Report message to a moderator]

Jag7799
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Brisbane
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July 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 01:11

why does everyone spray their alloy, when it just polishes up and looks nicer? [Report message to a moderator]

justcallmefrank
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 01:13

Because I don't like polished alloy, and whereas that will need re-polishing, mine will stay that way so long as I keep it clean. [Report message to a moderator]

ke382TG
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:15

Quote:

why does everyone spray their alloy, when it just polishes up and looks nicer?

Everyone has different tastes, all my aluminium is polished (except for the inlet manifold which is a tedious job and may get done one day).

My cam covers were originally painted but I found they would get marked and chipped over time, the polished finish is more durable and a 5 second polish has it looking a treat Very Happy

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Jag7799
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:15

justcallmefrank wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 12:13

Because I don't like polished alloy, and whereas that will need re-polishing, mine will stay that way so long as I keep it clean.

mine looks almost 100% the same 8 months down the track
and takes 10 seconds to bring back to 100%
JCMF, so yours is the paint too?

[Updated on: Tue, 08 February 2005 01:16]

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CrUZsida
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 01:25

Polishing looks crap unless you spend lots of time on it, or its done professionally. Painting on the other hand, a quick prep, quick spray, and it looks smooth, clean, and will do for years to come. [Report message to a moderator]

ke382TG
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May 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:30

Quote:

Polishing looks crap unless you spend lots of time on it,

This is the reason why my inlet manifold is not done, the cam covers are relatively easy to work with and still took a long time to get a surface without any casting marks and small pores in the aluminium. My pipework was easy as it was uber smooth to start with.

The manifold is a prick because it is large and most of it is not a flat or nearly flat surface. I won't be polishing it until I have the time and patience to do it properly Smile

.

Like I said before though, each to their own, if we all liked the same shit it would be a very boring world of cars.

[Updated on: Tue, 08 February 2005 01:35]

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Skip
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Perth
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October 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:43

Chris Davey wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 16:00

Here is mine. A few tiny bits have been done since that pic though Smile

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL614/3116758/6336602/83088740.jpg

Chris what is that black conduit running inot the front of the aircleaner?

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Jag7799
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:46

CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 12:25

Polishing looks crap unless you spend lots of time on it, or its done professionally.

Painting on the other hand, a quick prep, quick spray, and it looks smooth, clean, and will do for years to come.

I think mine looks alright.

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ke382TG
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:48

Quote:

I think mine looks alright.

.......and that is the main thing Smile

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justcallmefrank
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:51

Jag7799 wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 09:15

JCMF, so yours is the paint too?

Yep, PPC Brilliant Aluminium.

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Stefan
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Tue, 08 February 2005 01:55

ke382TG wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 12:48

Quote:

I think mine looks alright.

.......and that is the main thing Smile

What about mine, eh? Razz

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jesseT18
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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February 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 06:58

polished alluminium [Report message to a moderator]

HyDrA
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Adelaide, SA
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 07:02

Some nice engine bays going on here Might just be inspired enough to do something about mine [Report message to a moderator]

Celia-Sue
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Perth
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 07:23

JCMF: That's looking real purdy! [Report message to a moderator]

wilbo666
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 08:42

I've got some polished poo.... (yeah thye are old pics...still auto and everything...) Cheers Wilbo [Report message to a moderator]

Celia-Sue
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 08:55

Wow - shiny shite! SOmeone had too much spare time on their hands .... [Report message to a moderator]

justcallmefrank
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 10:04

It'll be better when I get some red leads, but with the 8.8mm blue leads coming with the engine, and work, it made sense to use them. [Report message to a moderator]

TE72_Turbo
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 12:34

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THE WITZL
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Tue, 08 February 2005 13:06

welcome to the ghetto styles. [Report message to a moderator]

Mookie
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Tassie
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October 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 06:01

It's a bit off topic but.......... after seeing the last picture i was wondering if the 4age and 4ac top covers (not the rocker covers but the black this with the engine name on it) were interchangeable ? ie u could tell somebody u had a 4age when u really have a 4ac ? it might work on somebody who had no idea. [Report message to a moderator]

Spanktown
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 06:53

no they wouldnt be, because one is single cam and one is double... so they are complelely different, i believe its just a sticker... or paint. [Report message to a moderator]

Yian
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August 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 08:30

Hehe 4-AC Poowaahh~!! Go the invisible carburettor. [Report message to a moderator]

b1gb3n
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June 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 10:15

i sprayed mine coz mine was chipped and it was black on the inside. so i thought screw the polishing [Report message to a moderator]

mr2drift
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qld
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October 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 13:12

heres my sprinter engine bay, dunno guys theres a lot of mess still in here got more work to do! [Report message to a moderator]

cycleofabuse
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Newcastle
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June 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Wed, 09 February 2005 13:25

Skip wrote on Tue, 08 February 2005 12:43

Chris Davey wrote on Mon, 07 February 2005 16:00

Here is mine. A few tiny bits have been done since that pic though Smile

Chris what is that black conduit running inot the front of the aircleaner?

Why that's the cold air intake of course! Laughing

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FLYNSX
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Sydney
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May 2003

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 21:48

here are some pics of my engine bay half finished guys car will be ready in a few weeks all nice and shinny [Report message to a moderator]

gianttomato
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Wed, 09 February 2005 23:36

Well you twisted my arm..... [Report message to a moderator]

Yian
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
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August 2004

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Thu, 10 February 2005 00:42

Wow... so many throttle bodies... [Report message to a moderator]

1gt48u
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newcastle
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Thu, 10 February 2005 00:50

my st185 gt4 - when its running [Report message to a moderator]

Chris Davey
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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Thu, 10 February 2005 02:54

Skip: I have two pipes coming from the front bar. One is directed next to the turbo as there is going to be a heat shield going from fire wall to the front of the turbo to protect the master cylinder. So that one is for cooling that area. The other one will be CAI but I haven't got around to seperating the filter from the hot bits yet. I also have a bonnet scoop now and the filter sits basically in the opening to that. Chris [Report message to a moderator]

Mookie
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Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)	Thu, 10 February 2005 05:34

well you could just swap the stickers and sell ur car to some ricer than belives anything couldn't u ? it might work you never know. [Report message to a moderator]

Chris Davey
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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002

Re: Post your pretty engine bay pics :)

Thu, 10 February 2005 06:24

Mookie wrote on Thu, 10 February 2005 16:34

well you could just swap the stickers and sell ur car to some ricer than belives anything couldn't u ?
it might work you never know.

HUH?

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