I use a drill for pilot holes (1/4 bit), then I use a saw to cut out the areas. I'll be replacing these holes with a metal mesh that will allow air to flow up and over the manifold. I have now painted the cover a flat black, similar to the finish that was already on there.


Notice the V6 is still gray. I have peeled the latex off and cleaned the area. I will be adding chrome paint the the 3800/Series II and the V6 this weekend. I'll post more when that is done.

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Here'* the finished product! I'll get pic of it installed when it finally stops raining.

i had my doubts when it didn't have the mesh in but now it looks awesome

That looks great. It looks like I can add something else to my list of mods. What type of screen meash did you use? This will be one of my future mods for sure. What did you use the latex for again I don't quite understand the use for it?

And now...on the car!



I used nothing more than gutter guard. It takes a little effort to flatten, shape, and cut the mesh, but each sheet is only a buck, so you can afford a few mistakes. I went through five pieces, but I also went through 2 covers. The first one wasn't cut right and the paint we used was terrible, so I tossed it and used a new one.

Man that looks Phat . .

First, DANG that looks great, and how do you secure the mesh on there. I'm going to have to try that.

I used a mini-torch to heat the corners of the mesh, then I pressed the red-hot edge into the plastic. They're not going anywhere soon. If I decide to make these, I'll be using an epoxy.

If you could get the mesh to be like a shiny red I would be interested.