Full Engine Cover

**GULLETT17** · 10-27-2008, 07:31 AM

I have never seen this full engine cover before, so i figured id show ya guys my find. i think its pretty cool . . id like to see one painted and installed. i'm pretty sure no sponsors carry it so heres the link:
http://www.ecklerscamaro.com/product...dept%5Fid=1260
what do you think?

**PontiacFan** · 10-27-2008, 07:35 AM

I've got one that is very similar, made of red carbon fiber that I've cut to match my FRC's that I build. Bought it on Ebay for $60 when they were over $350+ new.
I have not yet had time to do any test fitting yet tho. ...
If it works, I may paint it black & do the 10th Ann'y decals.

I don't think I've ever seen where someone has used the one you had linked tho.

**third_shift|studios** · 10-28-2008, 07:00 AM

I guess we have the not-so complete kit now!
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91702

**Mike's TA** · 10-28-2008, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

I guess we have the not-so complete kit now!
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91702

I would call yours (TSS) the complete dress up kit.

I would call the engine cover more of a "I'm embarrased by what's under here and don't want to show it to you AT ALL kit".

IMO, it's not meant for an LS1. Why hide the beauty that's already there?

**GULLETT17** · 10-28-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Mike's TA

I would call yours (TSS) the complete dress up kit.

I would call the engine cover more of a "I'm embarrased by what's under here and don't want to show it to you AT ALL kit".

IMO, it's not meant for an LS1. Why hide the beauty that's already there?

i kinda agree . . . i mean the intake plenum of the ls1 looks great imo . . . especially after its change over to a fast. i dont know if id wanna just cover it up. fuel rail covers cover up the ugly/cluttered part of the ls1, the coil packs.

**Too Fast** · 10-28-2008, 11:45 AM

I think a full engine cover is called a "hood". Why not show the engine when you open the hood, not take another cover off to show the engine. I see more and more new cars with a cover over the engine, it makes me think the engineers couldn't make it look good so they put the cover on top of it. Then some of these covers are a royal PITA to remove/install to do normal service to the engine.

**Mike's TA** · 10-28-2008, 12:01 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing what this monster looks like without the cover on.

**third_shift|studios** · 10-28-2008, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mike's TA

I wouldn't mind seeing what this monster looks like without the cover on.

**Mike's TA** · 10-28-2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

That's pretty sweet!!!!!!

The one I posted was the first pic I ran across when I searched for it.

After looking at it a lot and trying to imagine it all together, excep without the shroud. I think it looks better with it.

**Too Fast** · 10-28-2008, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

I want one of those for Christmas. I would even keep the cover on it....

**TempleU_WS6** · 10-28-2008, 07:33 PM

No go, IMO. I love the way LSx engines look, no need to cover anything. Just polish, clean and paint some stuff.

**Too Fast** · 10-29-2008, 01:48 PM

I did an oil change on a Saab today, it had the GM Ecotec 2.0 turbo motor. Had to remove the cover to get to the oil filter, maybe that is why I am biased against them. Just make the under hood look good and clean, don't cover it up IMO. One thing I like about '01 and up F-bodies is the gleaming aluminum passenger side cyl. head.

**KarenCaren** · 10-30-2008, 05:34 PM

What a nice engine cover. very nice.

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**chuckie669** · 10-30-2008, 05:55 PM

I'd like to see one of those engine hoods on a car. I really like the design of the LSX. FRC's do look really nice as they cover up a humongous amount of exposed wiring, and give an overall cleaner look.

**RedVertTA** · 11-04-2008, 11:13 PM

I'm not sure it would clear traction control.

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