#49850 - 07/15/05 09:27 PM
purpose of engine cover ?
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what is the purpose of the GTP engine cover? is it just for looks? or does it protect something from heat?
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#49851 - 07/15/05 11:00 PM
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It's not just the GTP's that have them. These days more cars have then than don't. Not sure if the covers provide more of a function than simply making the engine look clean and uncluttered. I'm old school, I want to see the engine. Guess that's what happens when you're raised on Mopar big blocks. Wonder if the new Hemi's and GTO have engine covers?
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#49852 - 07/16/05 01:36 AM
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#49853 - 07/16/05 05:56 AM
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I dont like to sleep with my socks on....and I dont like engine condoms
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#49855 - 07/16/05 10:31 AM
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It's alternate purpose is aesthetics. When a car is in a showroom, they want the car to look good when the hood is up. To many non-car folks, an engine compartment looks cluttered and complex.
The ones that don't have a shroud already have a engine compartment that looks good and the buyer wants to see the engine. Examples: GTO & Mustang.
A GT with that "funny looking black hump" i.e., intake, may deter buyers.
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#49856 - 07/17/05 03:33 PM
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...so you can paint it up all purdy and hang it on your garage wall. 
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#49857 - 07/17/05 04:23 PM
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LOL mines in my trunk of my GTP just sittin next to my subs. Don't think im gonna put it back on
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#49858 - 07/18/05 01:44 AM
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I was told they hold in heat too:)
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#49860 - 07/20/05 02:05 AM
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Did you use any heat resistant paint for the engine cover ThunderBat? Or for anything else under the hood for that matter?
Someone mentioned something to me about a type of Ceramic Paint?? And what about Clear Coating it?
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#49861 - 07/20/05 08:27 AM
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I used Krylon Fusion on everything under my hood. No problems so far.
I'm thinking about redoing my cover.
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#49863 - 07/20/05 09:39 AM
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I have not, but may try it and see what happens.
I want to put a GTP sticker on it then paint the cover white. Then go back and peel off all the stickers, stripes, letters, and numbers, which will be red underneath. Going for a white cover with red stripes and letters. Thinking about doing something white with the corner supports too. Maybe like you did yours, but white with red accents.
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ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#49864 - 07/20/05 09:48 AM
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Registered: 02/08/05
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hey guys i have a quick question.. i see some people with their engine covers on and some with them off, and my question is how do you take it off ? i've tried/looked at it before but im still caught up around where the engine oil get put in. thanks in advanced
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