Under Hood Mods (PICS)

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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Dec 15, 2007

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• Dec 15, 2007

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Looks good. That's the STB I'll be getting. Everyone should have that plenum cover. Even stock, my engine bay got more looks than the '05, even though the '05 had CAI and such. After hearing horror stories about the Scott Drake items, I'm took them off of my order from partscheap. SilverHorse Racing is going to be making underhood items this coming year.

 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount

Aug 31, 2006

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Central VA

Dec 15, 2007

#22

• Dec 15, 2007

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Looks good. Great job.

 

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The Fang

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Tallahassee Fl

Dec 16, 2007

#23

• Dec 16, 2007

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DarkFireGT said:

Looks good. I ordered the whole Scott Drake kit from partscheap forever ago and never received. They debited my card, but then reversed it. They said something was on backorder and they'd get it in next week, and they never shipped.

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I just ordered something from them, I hope I wont have trouble with my order.

On another note my wife works for a bank and recommends ppl not use your debit card for online purchases due to the fact that they can wipe out your account in a blink of an eye and fraud reasons. We have a seperate credit card for such stuff. You should here some of the horror stories she tells me about.

 

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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East Moline, IL

Dec 16, 2007

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• Dec 16, 2007

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You shouldn't have any problem. There's a long story behind it, but I got taken care of.

 

2007gt

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Livermore, CA

Dec 20, 2007

#25

• Dec 20, 2007

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Here's a little detail I thought would be nice. I bought these thumb nuts from McMaster Carr for a couple of bucks each:



They go here:



They screw on the studs the intake condum slides onto and look like this when installed:





A close up:

 

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Emay

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South Elgin, IL

Dec 21, 2007

#26

• Dec 21, 2007

• #26

Should powder coat that STB blue so it goes better with your theme...

 

2007gt

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Livermore, CA

Dec 21, 2007

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• Dec 21, 2007

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Emay said:

Should powder coat that STB blue so it goes better with your theme...

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At the local powder coater it would cost more than the cost of the STB to have it coated! I thought I'd just paint it Vista Blue if I get tired of my current red, white and blue theme .

 

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bluecar

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Dec 22, 2007

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• Dec 22, 2007

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DarkFireGT said:

Guess you never go to car shows.

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The goodies are indeed handsome. However, I have gone to some car shows where there some cars, hood closed and are opened when asked.

 

Emay

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South Elgin, IL

Dec 22, 2007

#29

• Dec 22, 2007

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2007gt said:

At the local powder coater it would cost more than the cost of the STB to have it coated! I thought I'd just paint it Vista Blue if I get tired of my current red, white and blue theme .

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Highway robbery that coater.. I got mine, the cam covers, puke tank, and all my intercooler tubing done for 225.00. Paint will work but you'll like the durability of the powder..

 

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2007gt

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Livermore, CA

Dec 22, 2007

#30

• Dec 22, 2007

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NICE!

 

2007gt

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Dec 22, 2007

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• Dec 22, 2007

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The thumb nuts I used are part number 96445A360 Metric 18-8 SST Round Knureled Thumb Nut M5 X 0.8mm. Here is the link to the McMaster Carr site. Plug in the part number and it will take you to the item:

http://www.mcmaster.com/