Puch1313

It is just about summer, and so far my car hasnt given me any problems......knock on wood. so i want to get my car to LOOK better. i recently purchsed some new rims, window tint, new paint job. next i think i want to focus on the engine compartment. i would love to see some pics of people that have done specific things to help spice up the engine. right now, i have a new throttle cam and a cone intake, also, i have the engine detailed so well, you could easily eat off it I am thinking of covering all the hoses in a stainless steel wrap, perhaps some good looking spark wires......give me your thoughts list
many thanks, in advance
-Pat

pete944

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Puch1313:
<strong>... so far my car hasnt given me any problems... </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Don't ever say that out loud!

PCinDC

If you feel like pulling off the intake manifold and the cam cover, you could always go the polished route, or powdercoated as well. Also, stainless fuel lines, which are also functionally safer than the orginal wires.
There's always the 'fancy clamps' in anodized metal you could get, pretty colored plug wires etc.

If you ask me, the best looking engines out there are the ones that are subtle enough to look stock, and VERY clean. Perry 951 comes to mind, which I'm sure is on the tip of everyone's tongue...
My engine is spotless and totally stock looking with the exception of some magnacore 8.5mm red plug wires.
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Perry 951

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 944 Fanatic:
<strong>My engine is spotless and totally stock looking with the exception of some magnacore 8.5mm red plug wires.
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">A stock motor that is as clean as possible with wires and hoses neatly routed is gorgeous. Last year at The Fest, a Silver Rose appeared with a handful of miles. Engine bay was stock and spotless, and it was breathtaking.

If you want to add some color, the best advice I can give is to have a plan and make sure it is a good color combo with the rest of the car.

Jonas Goldsmith

Mine is pretty clean, but it could be better... I have a friend with a 89' BMW 325i... stock car, but its spotless... It took him 2 full weeks to do his entire engine bay and it looks as though it just came off of the showroom floor... He and another friend are gonna help me do my bay... i'll post pics when its done... Now, how did he do it? I dunno yet, but i'll let u know when we do mine...

Probesport

Powdercoating is a good route, dont have to worry about it again and its easy to clean. If its a turbo then get your IC plumbing ceramic coated as well. You can always drfess it up with some silion hoses too.

Here is a pretty well detailed engine (not a Porsche engine, but you get the idea)

<img src="http://www.probesport.com/engine/2.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://www.probesport.com/engine/5.jpg" alt=" - " />

ELLSSUU

I know it's a turbo but the same prep work and finishing job applies.

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/TPS951Engine.jpg" alt=" - " />

brrt50cal

Anyone notice how ugly the coolant resevoir looks? The car could be spotless and that thing is always a dank green or tan.

PCinDC

brrt50cal - check out Perry 951's - you'll see what that thing looks like new....

Perry 951

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ELLSSUU:
<strong>I know it's a turbo but the same prep work and finishing job applies.

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/TPS951Engine.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">That looks fantastic!!!

Funny, the Mazda has the same powder on it is mine, Silver Vane Hammertone! Sweet!!

Probesport

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Perry 951:
<strong>[QUOTE]Originally posted by ELLSSUU:
[qb]Funny, the Mazda has the same powder on it is mine, Silver Vane Hammertone! Sweet!!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yeah, it's a great finish, I did mine about 3-4 years ago and still looks brand new - I hope it doesnt become overly popular and played out.

coupe

Very clean engines. What works best to degrease the engines and doesn't harm the rubber hoses and electrical connections?

Probesport

Simple green and time.

ELLSSUU

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Perry 951:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ELLSSUU:
<strong>I know it's a turbo but the same prep work and finishing job applies.

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/TPS951Engine.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">That looks fantastic!!!

Funny, the Mazda has the same powder on it is mine, Silver Vane Hammertone! Sweet!!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Perry, that's Terry's car which like your was a former fire car.

Puch1313

I am a true Simple Green beliver myself. also some rubber/vinyl conditioner is good as well. Anyone have a lead on cheap good looking plug wires?