3.5 Dress up?

[rwalshphoto]

Has anyone done any or seen any dress up on the 3.5? I have yet to see any forum posts regarding this subject. I was wondering how hard it would be to polish the valve covers or the manifold.

[ToddStone]

I'd look around for some stuff. I've seen pics where people are just either painting the underneath and tops or powder coating. You could probably go to some auto stores or stylin concepts; summit racing; or some billets stuff on line and find stuff or even have stuff made for you.

Good luck.

[Super T]

Some people have done some really cool stuff with sanding the plastic parts smooth and then painting. New wire loom and/or hose covers make a night-and-day difference too. Some of the billet tech stuff probably carries over too (dipstick, PS fluid, washer fluid, etc).

[MoTenn Magnum]

Yo...There is hope...was bored at work looking on ebay and found this...http://stores.ebay.com/Corvette-chrome-and-stainless and run a search for dodge in the search box...he has alot of chrome for the motor...but read the detail...the pics are of R/T powerplants but he list that he makes the parts for V6 models...he has chrome inner fender, Ratiator, and hood panels. Check it out...

[rwalshphoto]

Yeah, I was really hoping to do some carbon fiber stuff and polish some of the stock pieces. I dont have much money to sink into mods yet and I am not a huge fan of the billet look. I am deffinetly going to braided wire/hose covers. My Mag is silver, not to sure how good it would look to paint stuff silver. Not sure if I would be able to polish the valve covers without removing them or not. Has anyone removed the valve covers or know if its a big job?

[Super T]

Yo...There is hope...was bored at work looking on ebay and found this...http://stores.ebay.com/Corvette-chrome-and-stainless and run a search for dodge in the search box...he has alot of chrome for the motor...but read the detail...the pics are of R/T powerplants but he list that he makes the parts for V6 models...he has chrome inner fender, Ratiator, and hood panels. Check it out...

Those are all made by American Car Craft out of Florida. Check with our vendors, I know at least some of them carry those parts.

[MoTenn Magnum]

Carbon fiber...it cost play...i hate it...i most of my last car (95 silvia) was carbon fiber...(hood,doors,trunk,sunroof,fenders, and body kit)...and my car rolled out the drive way one day and hit a tree...there were about a million pieces laying on the ground...i dont think its worth the hype...all look and cost a lot...i say, just be creative...dont be afraid to explore...

[rwalshphoto]

I have been looking at all the vendors here and over at custommagnums and everything is for the Hemi (including American Car Craft). I have checked Summit and several other places and havent found anything for the V6s.

[NC-SXT]

All the Stainless parts ie radiator cover fire wall and fender covers will fit the 3.5L. Get those with a G35 cover like this and you will be set.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/fdwitte/cover/DSCF2100.jpg

[MoTenn Magnum]

so all you gotta do is get an engine cover off a g35...do u have to trim the cover?

[Super T]

I have been looking at all the vendors here and over at custommagnums and everything is for the Hemi (including American Car Craft). I have checked Summit and several other places and havent found anything for the V6s.

fender covers **should** work, not positive about the side w/ the airbox. Header panel cover will work, hood panels will work, firewall cover may or may not work. Look at intakes too, Rev Hammer's V6 intake is a beast!

[rwalshphoto]

Yeah Rev Hammers intake is the next on my list. Last weekend I put the Blastin Bob duals on. I may try using a Die Grinder with a buffing wheel and compound to try polishing the valve covers. Has anyone tried this?

[ToddStone]

That engine cover actually fits our engine? That's interesting.

[MoTenn Magnum]

is it a direct bolt up?

[NC-SXT]

is it a direct bolt up?

Just need a few mounting brackets.:)

[magnumdude]

Swap in a 5.7?? J/K check out hazmans ride. Better like blue though!

[TCPMeta]

Wireloom
Custom painting
stainless hose covering
colored silicon hoses
Bolt caps
Mr Gasket and Spector makes a few parts that fit. Just go to pep-boys and take in the OEM part like a radiator cap and compare it to the billet part you want.

[feros]

My wife GeekGrl did some engine dressing up too, you can see the pics in my sig by clicking on her name.

["show"]

All the Stainless parts ie radiator cover fire wall and fender covers will fit the 3.5L. Get those with a G35 cover like this and you will be set.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/fdwitte/cover/DSCF2100.jpg
you are talking about a infiniti g35 right. if so what year. my buddy has one.

[MooNDoGGie]

I don't think the year maters. However if you don't get the G35 cover the others are the same but half sized.

[ToddStone]

My wife GeekGrl did some engine dressing up too, you can see the pics in my sig by clicking on her name.

I showed my wife your wife's car. It's a nice looking car. She did the same things that I want to do to my car, but with silver on black on the interior, Charger on the head rests, black rally stripes across the top, and black and silver in the engine bay.

Looks good.

[feros]

I showed my wife your wife's car. It's a nice looking car. She did the same things that I want to do to my car, but with silver on black on the interior, Charger on the head rests, black rally stripes across the top, and black and silver in the engine bay.

Looks good.


I will pass that along to her, so she knows. :)

My wife has done all her own mods even, but not the install of those huge pink strips, we had a pro do those.

[leveil22]

where do I get brackets?

[MooNDoGGie]

where do I get brackets?

If your talking about the brackets for the G35 cover then talk to Dennis (NCSXT) he makes a little aluminum kit for this.

[Silva300]

I have the Stainless Steel Fender cover and manifold cover on my 3.5L

[leveil22]

can we see pics?

[dformer]

Yeah post em up.

[leveil22]

still no pics.............................................. ......

[leveil22]

installed my stainless kit

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/3.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/2.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/1.jpg

sorry about dirty engine

[PAMagnumguy]

I only get the red x boxes.

[leveil22]

is that better?

[leveil22]

can't wait to get cover back

[debo04]

so anyone know how to install that g35 cover? what brackets do you you need or do you have to fab your own?

[leveil22]

NC-SXT sells the kit for 15.00 shipped

[Silva300]

Here's a picture of my Engine Bay:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/SILVA714/MY%20300/100_0027.jpg

[MooNDoGGie]

Don't you get any heat issues with that stainless over the top of your engine? Not hating just asking.

Here's a picture of my Engine Bay:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/SILVA714/MY%20300/100_0027.jpg

["show"]

hey leveil22 it looks really good. :beerchug:

[leveil22]

thanks can't to get G35 cover tomorrow to finish it off

[Crazy Charger SRT-8]

hmmm this looks interesting for an engine cover http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=310

[300 Addict]

That looks amazing Silva300!!!

[svrds10]

hmmm this looks interesting for an engine cover http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=310


Here is a cheaper one. Looks almost the same...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06-For-Infiniti-G35-Carbon-Fiber-Engine-Cover-04-05_W0QQitemZ180239007372QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item18 0239007372&

[leveil22]

Big shot out to 300magnum he really showed out on this,also got a shot of my killerglass radiator hose


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/img179.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/img181.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/img191.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/205.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/207.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/leveil22/203.jpg

[leveil22]

NC-SXT sells them

[Big Daddy J 300]

does anyone know if the G35 cover will work the same on the 2.7L????

[leveil22]

it should 300magnum tested it on his and with brackets it will work

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Looks great. Here's mine. I only put it on for meets/shows though. Worried about holding in too much heat. It's the Infiniti G35 cover with bracket kit from NC-SXT (one of our members). Silver paint matches my strut caps, V-6 logo was already red, so I just masked it off when I painted the silver area. Dodge emblem is for a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Looks even better in person. :rock:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/waltwenglasz/cover002.jpg

[TCPMeta]

Engine covers are kinda boring. Now heres a engine that is dressed to kill.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/10-30-07_1649.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/10-30-07_1709.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/10-30-07_1734.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/11-03-07_1147.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/11-03-07_1148.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/TCPMeta/trep/Rebuild/11-02-07_2201.jpg

[Schen]

Wait that looks like a Prowler!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/VCANJ/2008%20Cops%20and%20rodders%20and%20Edison/IMG_9920.jpg

--RS

[q8charger]

woooooooooooow very nice . I like it

[Zoban]

Now why couldn't they have kept our intakes straight on like that vs. the off to the side crap .. :)

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Now why couldn't they have kept our intakes straight on like that vs. the off to the side crap .. :)

+1

I totally agree.

[Spawn]

can you take that engine cover off the 3.5l engine to get it painted?

[Cancruiser]

Just reviving an old thread looking for ideas to dress up a SXT engine bay.

Lets see what everyone has done. I need ideas......

[Jimsmag06]

I seem to remember somebody that polished their valve train covers, and timing cover, then accented the lettering in blue, as well as blue wire loom and silicone hoses.....hmmm, time to search!

[J12_300]

Saw this on Ebay....would this work too...carbon Fiber G35 Engine cover!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06-INFINITI-G35-CARBON-FIBER-ENGINE-COVER-JDM-04-05_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 c09c8d79eQQitemZ120423241630QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1023wt_1544

[NC-SXT]

Saw this on Ebay....would this work too...carbon Fiber G35 Engine cover!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06-INFINITI-G35-CARBON-FIBER-ENGINE-COVER-JDM-04-05_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 c09c8d79eQQitemZ120423241630QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1023wt_1544

Yup that will work with a set of brackets from me.

[crazyjay]

when you say g35 do you mean infinity g35?
will this fit right onto a 3.5 charger? are they the same motor?
man i'm confused!
nice looking cover though may i ask how much it was?
cheers

[Zoban]

Jay yep they mean the infinity g35 cover..

needs a couple brackets added to the top of the intake manifold and it will work ..

Ignore the prowler engine shots lol.. here's a previously posted Magnum with the g35 cover .. same same for 300 and charger etc .. I have to check with Christine but I think the one I bought for her will be available .. She wants the AECarbon like mine when they figure out the 2007+ fitment

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/waltwenglasz/cover002.jpg

[gordy]

Jay yep they mean the infinity g35 cover..

needs a couple brackets added to the top of the intake manifold and it will work ..

Ignore the prowler engine shots lol.. here's a previously posted Magnum with the g35 cover .. same same for 300 and charger etc .. I have to check with Christine but I think the one I bought for her will be available .. She wants the AECarbon like mine when they figure out the 2007+ fitment

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/waltwenglasz/cover002.jpg


I would really like to get one of these covers for my 3.5, but can't get them here in Oz as they haven't been sent out here for years. I am doing my engine bay as I am entering a show in March and think this cover would set it off. Can anyone help me to get on to one of these covers? Any help greatly appreciated.

Cheers Gordy.

[SKULLBOY]

I would really like to get one of these covers for my 300c, but am a bit worried about the height of the cover when fitted. The reason I am worried is because I have the three piece stainless steel fitted to the inside of the hood and don't want anything rubbing and marking it. Does anybody know high these are? I think I couldn't go much higher than the radiator cap. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Gordy.

Won't fit a 300Cc as far as I know....................these will fit the 3.5L V6, but you have to make brackets, or buy them from NC-SXT here on the board........

[gordy]

Won't fit a 300Cc as far as I know....................these will fit the 3.5L V6, but you have to make brackets, or buy them from NC-SXT here on the board........


My 300c has a 3.5 v6 engine

Gordy.

[gordy]

Jay yep they mean the infinity g35 cover..

needs a couple brackets added to the top of the intake manifold and it will work ..

Ignore the prowler engine shots lol.. here's a previously posted Magnum with the g35 cover .. same same for 300 and charger etc .. I have to check with Christine but I think the one I bought for her will be available .. She wants the AECarbon like mine when they figure out the 2007+ fitment

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/waltwenglasz/cover002.jpg



I would really like one of these engine covers for my 3.5 but can't get them here in Oz as the car has not been sent out here for years. I am doing up my engine bay for a show in March and think one of these covers would top it off beautifully. Can anyone help me get on to one of these covers?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Gordy.

[ToddStone]

My 300c has a 3.5 v6 engine

Gordy.

Hey Gordy, are you sure you have the 300C? 300C's only come with the HEMI 5.7L. The tourings have the 3.5Ls.

[BritishNate]

Hey Gordy, are you sure you have the 300C? 300C's only come with the HEMI 5.7L. The tourings have the 3.5Ls.

He is not in the US bud, maybe they brand them different in Australia where he is at....

[aecarbon]

Contact www.intensepower.com I bet they have allot of those. They are the biggest, Baddest and Best 3.5 VQ modders on the planet hands down...Just send them a email I bet they would hook you up with one cheap...

I sell one also but everyone hates it PPPPPPPPPTTTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!

hope that helped!

[gordy]

Hey Gordy, are you sure you have the 300C? 300C's only come with the HEMI 5.7L. The tourings have the 3.5Ls.




Hi ToddStone, yep I definately have a 300c. Over here in Australia the srt8, 5.7, and the 3.5 are all called 300c, and of course we pay through the nose for them.
The 3.5 comes with everything that opens and closes and accessories everywhere but so we should paying $62000 on road for them ( bloody government taxes and duty )
Same with our parts and accessories we pay 2-3 times what you pay in the USA, that' why I get a lot of stuff from over there.
Anyway, I have just bought one from over there, just have to wait till it gets here.
THANKS everyone for your help:thumbs_u:


Cheers Gordy.

[ToddStone]

Hi ToddStone, yep I definately have a 300c. Over here in Australia the srt8, 5.7, and the 3.5 are all called 300c, and of course we pay through the nose for them.
The 3.5 comes with everything that opens and closes and accessories everywhere but so we should paying $62000 on road for them ( bloody government taxes and duty )
Same with our parts and accessories we pay 2-3 times what you pay in the USA, that' why I get a lot of stuff from over there.
Anyway, I have just bought one from over there, just have to wait till it gets here.
THANKS everyone for your help:thumbs_u:


Cheers Gordy.

Thanks Gordy for sharing that info, I hadn't realized that they were different over there vs here. $62000 is a bit high even for these vehicles. Do you guys have the 6.1L V8s or are you just allowed the 5.7?

[gordy]

Thanks Gordy for sharing that info, I hadn't realized that they were different over there vs here. $62000 is a bit high even for these vehicles. Do you guys have the 6.1L V8s or are you just allowed the 5.7?


G'day mate, yes we have the 6.1L V8 srt over here. When I bought my 3.5L new in 2007 part of the reason I didn't get the 6.1L was that it was a bit rich for me at $84000.


Cheers Gordy.

PS. But I love my 3.5L.

[IntimidatorSE]

this is what I have done with my engine bay for my 09 Challenger

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/D_Gibson/2009Challenger/DSC_0111.jpg

[gordy]

this is what I have done with my engine bay for my 09 Challenger

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/D_Gibson/2009Challenger/DSC_0111.jpg


Looks sweet man.

[gordy]

All the Stainless parts ie radiator cover fire wall and fender covers will fit the 3.5L. Get those with a G35 cover like this and you will be set.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/fdwitte/cover/DSCF2100.jpg



Has anyone got one of these in a 300?
I bought one (not fitted yet ) but am worried it will rub on the underside of the bonnet/hood as it looks a little high when I put it on the motor.

Cheers Gordy.

[ToddStone]

this is what I have done with my engine bay for my 09 Challenger

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/D_Gibson/2009Challenger/DSC_0111.jpg

I like that "Six Pack". Makes sense since it's a V6. :mrgreen: