custom valve covers

[spyderdrifter]

I'm currently shaving my second valve cover so I can do a unique paint job on it. Who else out there has something unique they've done to their covers? I'm talking about something beyond simply shaving it or doing a 1 or 2 color paint job. Pics please....

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

mine will be done in a few weeks, im getting it polished and laquered and then having custom engraving done, once its done i shall post up some pics

 

[spyderdrifter]

mine will be done in a few weeks, im getting it polished and laquered and then having custom engraving done, once its done i shall post up some pics

I'm painting mine tonight after I get home from work. Base coat is gonna be wrinkle black. Then adding some red. But doing in a specific way. Hope it turns out the way I'm holding it will.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Sounds good i hope it turns out the way you want it. I had trouble finding someone to clean mine without shot blasting it but i found a dipper so im able to move ahead now, he has it as we speak so in a few weeks i will have it, im super excited to see the finish and how different its going to be to ky candy apple red i have now,

 

[99gst_racer]

Thread in oil cap.

You might also want to consider larger ports for improved crankcase evacuation, and one of Kevin's aluminum baffle kits.

 

[spyderdrifter]

Thread in oil cap.

You might also want to consider larger ports for improved crankcase evacuation, and one of Kevin's aluminum baffle kits.

Sounds interesting for the baffles. Do you have a link?

Sounds good i hope it turns out the way you want it. I had trouble finding someone to clean mine without shot blasting it but i found a dipper so im able to move ahead now, he has it as we speak so in a few weeks i will have it, im super excited to see the finish and how different its going to be to ky candy apple red i have now,

Nice. What are you having engraved¿

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Thread in oil cap.

You might also want to consider larger ports for improved crankcase evacuation, and one of Kevin's aluminum baffle kits.

No on the threaded cap thats at a later stage, and as looking at the new baffles but didnt see the point untill i weld in some bungs for the catch can system and im not there yet,

Whats this about ports for crankcase stuff. Got any links and do i really need this done? I can get it done if needs be but same with the baffles if its not needed at the level im at then it can wait, would like to read on about it though, never mind what you mean is the same as what i will end up doing,

Sounds interesting for the baffles. Do you have a link?



Nice. What are you having engraved¿

Im getting jnztuning.net and fiba_uk motorsports engraved and then im going to decide what color to inject to bring it out more but i will do that once ive got it completed

 

[spyderdrifter]

Im getting jnztuning.net and fiba_uk motorsports engraved and then im going to decide what color to inject to bring it out more but i will do that once ive got it completed

Nice. I just got home so I'm gonna go work on my cover. May not get far due to it being rainy today, but gonna try anyway. Might just bake the paint.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Nice. I just got home so I'm gonna go work on my cover. May not get far due to it being rainy today, but gonna try anyway. Might just bake the paint.

Good luck buddy cant wait to see this

 

[99gst_racer]

Sounds interesting for the baffles. Do you have a link?

Laser Cut Aluminum Valve Cover Baffles

It's something you'd want after drilling, welding, pulling the OE baffle, and sand blasting.


Here's the mods that I did to mine: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/372279-my-new-crankcase-evacuation-system.html

 

[ColtiXim]

My custom one.
Beadblasted
Two -8an bung added on stock location after porting the VC outlet on top

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Kevin baffles kit

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VHT engine enamel

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VHT wrinkle finish and polished letters

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[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Nice work looks very good

 

[ColtiXim]

Thanks.
I dont recommend to paint the spark plug area, wrinkle paint is not easy cleaning ...

This is a project from ECMlink member:
Can't wait to see the final product, awesome work.
Billet VC

 

[turboglenn]

Wow, i want that VC hell i just want the piece of aluminum that it took to cut it from, that's probably in excess of 150-200 bucks worth of aluminum alone (but really i want the CNC converted bridgeport)

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Thanks.
I dont recommend to paint the spark plug area, wrinkle paint is not easy cleaning ...

This is a project from ECMlink member:
Can't wait to see the final product, awesome work.
Billet VC

I sream clean mine as getting into the cracks are tough, i would never go wrinkle though as its just not me but i think it has something to do with how hard it is to clean.

Ive seen that VC before and it looks amazing but does it do anything more then the stock ones do?

 

[spyderdrifter]

Damn, that Billet cover looks great.... I think I want one now.... so I didn't get more than one coat of paint on my valve cover last night. Air temp was too cold to continue further, so I ended up going out to one of the local race tracks with a couple friends and just watched people race. Only 1 DSM out of all the racers.... for shame...

Hopefully I'll have pics of my cover up a little later, gonna go work on it soon.

 

[SpiderGST]

Wonder if that guy would make more of those billet vc if there were more interest. I sure the hell would buy one. I can't seem to find the build thread link to the guy doing the billet vc over on the link forums.

 

[spyderdrifter]

Well here's my cover, partially finished. Thinking I may just stop and strip it again. Didn't come out nearly as cool as I saw it in my head. Oh well... any ideas out there?

 

[agarc023]

Wonder if that guy would make more of those billet vc if there were more interest. I sure the hell would buy one. I can't seem to find the build thread link to the guy doing the billet vc over on the link forums.

I'm sure that he would consider it if people were willing to pay the price (a lot)...which sure doesn't seem like it when it comes to most dsmers

 

[007jimmy]

Here is mine. I just got done polishing it. I'm probably gonna do some engraving or something to compliment it. I have a lot of polished aluminum and brushed aluminum in my engine bay.

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Here is what I started with for the most part. Stock hyundai valve cover

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[SpiderGST]

I'm sure that he would consider it if people were willing to pay the price (a lot)...which sure doesn't seem like it when it comes to most dsmers

You have to pay to play and to make it reliable . Some people dont relize this still for some reason. I am also wanting to fully polish my vc but cant seem to find anyone that does it and wanting to powder coat it clear so it keeps without having to be a pain in the ass to clean.

 

[wickedz]

Heres Mine

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[phunny]

Thanks.
I dont recommend to paint the spark plug area, wrinkle paint is not easy cleaning ...

This is a project from ECMlink member:
Can't wait to see the final product, awesome work.
Billet VC

This is Frontline Fabrication Home | Frontline Fabrication

The guy is a awesome fabricator for sure, and he's about 1 mile from me

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

That billet VC is sick!

 

[greengoblin]

The billet VC from Andrew will be between 550-700. It's pimp but it eats up a lot of machine time and it's a big chunk of metal.