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RDS
01-27-2007, 05:07 PM
Anyone have Fuel Rail cover installation instructions for an ls 1?


Thanks Rich

RDS
01-28-2007, 11:55 PM
anyone know how they are attached?

PontiacFan
01-29-2007, 07:50 AM
Simple, they have c-clips built-in to the back of them that just snap in place.
There are no instructions necessary. If you have one in hand & can't figure out how it goes on, ...

Y2KPewterSS
01-29-2007, 10:05 AM
I will try to remember to write up a nice walk through on the install of this later this evening :)

RDS
01-29-2007, 03:39 PM
Shweet thanks guys.:nana:

Y2KPewterSS
01-29-2007, 07:47 PM
Step by step install:
http://thecheckeredflagstore.com/frcs_install.php

A few pointers:

Before you install the fuel rail covers(FRC's) I would recommend covering the backside of them with heat shielding tape. I applied the heat tape to the back of mine for what its worth and I have had them 3 years now I believe.

When you go to install the covers, you obviously want the motor nice and cool.

If you have a STB, it must be removed to install the FRC's. The oil cap & dipstick have to be removed for the passenger side as well. On the driver side, you have to remove all the heat tape on the 2 fuel lines. Do this before you attempt to install the driver's side, or you will chip and scuff up the paint on it. Its not necessary, but it would make the install easier if you just disconnect the fuel lines all together and reconnect them after the FRC has been installed. Thats about all the pointers I can think of. When you are finished it should look something like this:

http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/Y2KPewterSS/Images/DSCF0684.JPG

I don't deserve all the credit for the pointers & write up, I borrowed some of the info from Parbreak who does all the FRC work for Afterthoughts.

RDS
01-29-2007, 11:15 PM
Good deal. Since I ordered stock corvette fuel rail covers will I need to cut on them to make them fit?

Y2KPewterSS
01-30-2007, 08:53 AM
Good deal. Since I ordered stock corvette fuel rail covers will I need to cut on them to make them fit?

Yes :)

SiggyZ
01-30-2007, 10:21 AM
Nice lookin' engine bay Y2KPewterSS!

jmhvenom
01-30-2007, 03:06 PM
install is very easy if they are cut right, if not... good luck

Frankthetank
01-30-2007, 07:31 PM
Lol i got GTO covers on mine.....All u gotta do is move the wires out of the way and put em back and snap em right on

Just mess with it a little i promise u ull figure it out.....Dont be scared

RDS
02-06-2007, 12:08 AM
Ok got the passenger side on does anyone have a pic of the drivers side with the cover on?

Y2KPewterSS
02-06-2007, 12:17 AM
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/Y2KPewterSS/Images/DSCF0684.JPG

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/420921415.jpg?1169081089

RDS
02-06-2007, 12:35 AM
Yep that helped a lil. I guess wut I need to know is if its nessasary to cut any of the cover on the back side to make them fit any better. I cant get the front of the passenger side to sit on the fuel rail that well.:brick:

Corvettekid82
02-06-2007, 07:30 AM
is your car automatic or standard? Also do you still have the AIR tubes in place on your headers? Sometimes for the A4's you have to trim a little bit for the tranny dipstick. If its catching on the AIR tube from the headers you can either !AIR or just try and bend the AIR tube out of the way. I know that once I removed mine, it was a night and day differance in installing the FRCs.

Y2KPewterSS
02-06-2007, 02:35 PM
Is there anyway you can post a pic of how it currently is? We could probably help you a lot if you could.

RDS
02-06-2007, 02:45 PM
ok will do.

thanks rich

SiggyZ
02-06-2007, 03:09 PM
That engine bay ='s the sexor.

http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/Y2KPewterSS/Images/DSCF0684.JPG

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/420921415.jpg?1169081089

RDS
02-08-2007, 01:23 AM
Ok think I finally got it

Y2KPewterSS
02-08-2007, 10:15 AM
The dipstick for the tranny, you have to bend it out of the way, its definately going to cause fitment issues. Also, since you still have the EGR I am assuming you still have the AIR pump and those are your other obstacles. Have you had the codes for the AIR and EGR turned off? If you have pull that stuff out of there and you will have a much easier time installing the FRC's :yup:

RDS
02-08-2007, 09:01 PM
I finally got them to stay snapped in. I just had to bend the throttle and cruise line bracket on the drivers side.

Y2KPewterSS
02-08-2007, 09:04 PM
I finally got them to stay snapped in. I just had to bend the throttle and cruise line bracket on the drivers side.

Glad to hear it :yup:

Wheeler99WS6
02-09-2007, 07:01 AM
lol, I just got some of the zo6 FRC's, gonna paint and install mine. Appreciate putting a link to the write up in here, I will use it.