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Under Hood Dress-up Thread

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#1 · (Edited)
Besides modding the motor for power and the exterior for looks, I have been on a quest to dress-up the ol engine bay.

So, to copy a few other threads that list popular items, here is a listing I have put together of things I have found to add some "bling" and good looks under your hood. I tried to use Vendors, when known. Some items can be had from multiple sources.

Carbon Fiber Dress-up

Fuel Rail Covers (RK Sport)
http://www.rksport.com/main/part_detail.asp?itemid=930&appid=140&mdid=10&catid=4

Radiator Shroud cover (Gravana)
http://www.gravanatuning.com/applic...bon_Fiber_Gravana_CARBON_FIBER_Radiator_Cover

Brake Resovoir Cover [Automatics Only] (RK Sport)
http://www.rksport.com/main/part_detail.asp?itemid=928&appid=140&mdid=10&catid=4

GTO Engine Covers (RK Sport)
http://www.rksport.com/main/part_detail.asp?itemid=931&appid=140&mdid=10&catid=3
Engine Cover (Gravana)
http://www.gravanatuning.com/applic...arbon_Fiber_Gravana_Carbon_Fiber_Engine_Cover

Fuse Box and Crusie Control covers (Gravana)
http://www.gravanatuning.com/applic...na_Carbon_Fiber_Fuse_Cruise_Control_Cover_Set

Battery Cover [side post only] (LMPerformance)
http://www.lmperformance.com/4531/.html


Billet:

Belt Tensioner [black] {G2} (LMPerformance)
http://www.lmperformance.com/3340/1.html

Catch Can [Multiple Colors] (AMW)
http://www.accmachtech.com/pcvcatchcans.htm

*Cruise Control Cover [Multiple Colors) {Warning, this not verified for fit} (MBA Products)

*Radiator Cap [Multiple Colors] (MBA Products)

*Oil Fill Cap [Multiple Colors] (MBA Products)

*LS1 Head Plate (Right/front) [Multiple Colors & styles] (MBA Products)

*MAF Ends [Multiple Colors) {Verified} (MBA Products)

MAF Ends [Multiple Colors) (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

*Tensioner Pulley [Multiple Colors) {Verified} (MBA Products)

*Throttle Cable Cover [Multiple Colors) {Warning, this not verified for fit} (MBA Products)

*Dipstick Knob [Multiple Colors] (MBA Products)

*NOTICE: Since this thread was first made, Mallory Billet Aluminum (MBA) has gone out of business. However, some of their products are still available through Thunder Racing. I have left up the list FYI, and some may either be found as resale, or still available through Thunder at: http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog/?action=vshop&vid=3&pcid=9

Chrome:

Oil Filler Cap [Chrome] (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....T3042&Product_Count=20&Category_Code=VTUNDERA
Oil Filler Cap [Chrome] (Corvette America)

Radiator Cap [Chrome] (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....VT3019&Product_Count=5&Category_Code=VTUNDERA
Radiator Cap [Chrome] (Corvette America)

Belt Tensioner Cover Vented [Chrome] (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....T3031&Product_Count=17&Category_Code=VTUNDERA
Belt Tensioner Cover Vented [Chrome] (Corvette America)

Belt Tensioner Cover smooth [Chrome] (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....T3063&Product_Count=36&Category_Code=VTUNDERA




Electronics:
MSD Blaster Coils [Red] (Summit Racing)
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&Ntt=ls1+coil&N=314124&part=MSD%2D8245&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch

MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires [Red] (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....de=VT3067&Category_Code=GTUNDER&AFFIL=froogle

Taylor 10.4mm Thundervolt (PFYC)
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....VT3068&Product_Count=18&Category_Code=GTUNDER


Other:
Granatelli Composite MAF Ends, [Multiple Colors] (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

CNC 80mm Throttle Body (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

NX 85mm Throttle Body (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

FAST Throttle Body (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

Weiand Aluminum Manifold (TBYRNE)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html

BBK Manifold [Aluminum] (Summit Racing)
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...&part=BBK-5005&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch

LXS FAST Manifold (TByrne)
http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/GTO/gtoinduction.html


Feel free to add your own suggestions and links to this thread.

*updated 3 Jul 07

These are generally appearance items and obviously offer little (mostly none) power gains. Though there are chrome mod items (maggie, ProCharger, numerous CAIs, etc.), they are likely to fall in a different category. This thread is mainly intended for bling. Please keep the comments related to the thread.
 
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#133 ·
I got mine from speed inc.
 
#135 ·
hey dak can we please see some more pics of your car
 
#137 ·
are your valve covers from nasty along with your coil mounts ?
 
#145 ·
sure wish more people made stuff for our cars or the people who do make stuff you could actually get the things that they make
 
#151 ·
This thread was started in 2005 and it's still getting hits/posts!!! This just goes to show you the many different owners of used GTO's that are just starting out modding on their own. New products have come out for our cars since 2004 and it continues to grow too!!! That's why these types of threads should stay up, this along with the, "why did you buy your GTO" thread among others. Once I install my lasted mod it will be 9 years of modding my GTO for me. There hasn't been one year that I haven't done at least one mod, be it performance or appearance, it never ends!!!!!

ROK :)

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#160 ·
i just did the svede install a couple weeks ago. going to paint the PS res and coolant res flat black soon as well.

 
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