See Through Engine Cover??

E394KEN · 05-08-2008, 05:23 PM

I love the way the eight throttle bodies look on top of the manifold. Kind of reminds me of a Cobra 427 side oiler.
Anyways does anyone know of or think a see through engine cover would kick some butt visually. I've seen some see through air boxes for trucks, like Volant.

What are your thoughts, is this something thats possible or just a bunch of hot air, literally...

Thanks....

ChinoOrtega · 05-08-2008, 08:51 PM

I think it would get dirty real fast, not a good idea

JuniorDee · 05-09-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

I think it would get dirty real fast, not a good idea

Agreed, but if you wanted it for show or something it would be neat.

turbotko · 05-09-2008, 11:13 AM

A see through engine cover will not allow you to see the throttle bodies. The part above the TB's is the intake plenum, so you would have to have a see through intake plenum. It would look cool for a while, but with all the crankcase ventilation oil and what not going into it, it would look like crappola pretty quickly.

Cool idea, just don't think it's practical.

Jonmartin · 05-10-2008, 12:20 AM

You mean like this?

Discovery Automotive Made this for a customers E39 M5 project I agree if I bought an M3 I'd def want this lol.

xxo0oxx · 06-15-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

You mean like this?

Discovery Automotive Made this for a customers E39 M5 project I agree if I bought an M3 I'd def want this lol.

This is Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick

co0o0ol

nlpamg · 06-15-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmartin

You mean like this?

Discovery Automotive Made this for a customers E39 M5 project I agree if I bought an M3 I'd def want this lol.

woah, that is siiiick!

Epacy · 06-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Very slick.

FifthStreetz · 06-17-2008, 01:04 AM

I want.

M-Maika · 06-17-2008, 03:31 PM

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I want.

Me too.

Best Regards, Maika

SS32 · 06-17-2008, 09:54 PM

Definitely not what I was expecting. That is beautiful.

bastuck@WSTO · 06-18-2008, 09:38 AM

Love that engine cover

D/A does nice work.

SS32 · 06-18-2008, 11:47 AM

Ok, so there's clearly a demand for it. Sponsors, let's see it.

CatchM3 · 06-18-2008, 12:29 PM

I Want This!

!Xoible · 06-18-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonmartin

You mean like this?

Discovery Automotive Made this for a customers E39 M5 project I agree if I bought an M3 I'd def want this lol.

jonmartin the ultimate cool CF mods whore

SupremeDTM · 06-18-2008, 03:27 PM

+1,000,000

ChinoOrtega · 06-18-2008, 04:39 PM

that is cool, I want one!!!!!!!

Jonmartin · 06-18-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

jonmartin the ultimate cool CF mods whore

Ha foshizzle that was an old post..thought no one cared.

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