6.1 covers on a 5.7?

[Trojan]

HHP can get you the covers and the plastic mounting studs, the bolts you take off the 5.7 and just get new decrotaive ones the same size. the intake is plastic so if there a hair larger they will screw in tight.

[Orange Crush 375]

Thank you very much. I'm looking to do the engine cover switch as I'm moving towards my suspension now and wanted something a bit neater (than no engine cover) with the DC Sports bar. I should have asked sooner as I just ordered high-flow cats from HHP. Ah well!

[Trojan]

Call Josh tomorrow at HHP there like 50 bucks I think, Good luck bud!

[7kings]

Okay, I've got the covers notched and fitted - only one question: what does everyone do with their breather hose? I'll post pics of the covers once I'm done (used a dremel with a sander tip to grind off the "6.1" letters - worked great), but right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle it. I was thinking of replacing it with silicone hose and routing it between the coil packs, but I can't seem to find a good distributer of the hoses I'm looking for. Suggestions?

Thanks -Brian

[7kings]

Update: I used bondo fiberglass body filler to smooth a couple of dips left by the removal of the "6.1L" characters and hope to paint it this weekend. I picked up some smaller diameter fuel line at Lowes that I'm hoping to use for the breather hose - I'm hoping that it'll run between the coil packs without kinking - wish me luck.

I was thinking Hemi orange for the covers (and coils) with black letters for the "HEMI". I've got a bright silver metallic R/T with flat black graphics and SRT wing. What do you guys think?

[Orange Crush 375]

I like! Can't wait to see the pictures. Good luck.

[Big Boy]

Here's the part numbers I got for the ignition conversion:

5019952AA - Ignition Coil Connector (5.7L Late Build/SRT8)

56029129AB - Ignition Coil

More info here:
5.7 to 6.1 Ingition Conversion Kits $299!

[MadCharger]

Another option.....
The original half covers that GS lifted the idea from......

[Orange Crush 375]

Another option.....
The original half covers that GS lifted the idea from......

See, I really like those covers. I wish they were still available (for the 5.7L). Plenty of room for all the spark plug wire spaghetti.

[irishrt5.7]

You have to modify the 6.1 covers. the left one needs a notch for the tranni fluid filler, the drivers side needs a notch around the oil filler. It will work on 05's as well if you get the coil-pac kit so you can get rid of all the wires.
Heres a couple links to some pics.

Dressed up my Engine Bay

Dressed up my Engine Bay

Do you know where i can get a coil pack kit???

[Big Boy]

Here's the part numbers I got for the ignition conversion:

5019952AA - Ignition Coil Connector (5.7L Late Build/SRT8)

56029129AB - Ignition Coil

More info here:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=47370&highlight=conversion

Since these are Dodge items, maybe a Dodge Dealer?????? Just a thought.

[7kings]

Another option.....
The original half covers that GS lifted the idea from......

Are you planning on doing more of these? I know the last batch had some issues with the powdercoating (or I would already have a set... ).

[wrestlingnrj]

Are you planning on doing more of these? I know the last batch had some issues with the powdercoating (or I would already have a set... ).

I've actually got a set of GSM Half Covers that I bought a month ago. I tried installing them that day but couldn't figure out how the fit on after taking my stock engine cover off. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to work on it. I think I'm going to give it a try this afternoon. It looks like I have to remove the stock posts from the 5.7 engine cover. Anyone done this before that might be able to give me a few pointers?

Here are the covers I bought:

[Mighty Noid]

Contact DNTNVME... he has put on a few of those for the 5.7 I believe... cause MDEWHEMI has a set on his Charger as well...