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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Default How to cover up ugly wires?

Alright I know this isn't the appearence forum but thought you guys might have some ideas. I am just finishing having my polished KB supercharger installed in my 06 GT. I also had them install all the chrome cool flex hosing I could, and we chromed the alterator and valve covers as well. This thing is gorgeous, but I can't for the life of me find something to cover the nasty looking coil wires coming out of the plugs. You can't re-route the wires obviously, so what are some other options. Does anyone know of a cover that is made to hide that, or any other things guys have done. I want to hide the wires but notso much that I completely hide the valve covers I just put on.I am not against going as far as to have something fabricated if I have to....I mean it is so close to looking EXACTLY the way I wanted it, except for those damn peskywires sticking out.....please help me out here guys, I know you'll come through. Cheers
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Surely someone has done this before, should I repost in a different forum?
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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yeah, i know the wires you're talking
about, not sure what to do about them tho...

Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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any chance you can post some pics of what you've done so far? I'd love to see what it looks like all chromed out, even with the ugly wires.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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midwest auto gear had fuel rail covers that look like they cover quite a bit of wiring also. Might want to check that out
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Stage4...you rock man, those are exactly what I wanted!! I can't say thanks enough. Now I just need to figure out if the cover will fit on the paasenger side because the new intake tube runs right over the top side of that fuel rail. Does anyone with a Kenne Bell have these covers installed as well?? Even if I could only use 1 of the 2 it would still be worth it!! Yes I am so pumped right now, thanks again, my baby thanks you as well.

300 GT, I would love to post pics but my valve covers are still on backorder from ford racing. I ordered them in August mind you, just a heads up for anyone that might be interested. So I would hate to post them until it is complete, I'm sure you understand. But will do as soon as the job is finished. Thanks to all again, great help!
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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cool. I'm curious to see what the chrome valve covers look like installed - I'm thinking of doing those over the winter (valve covers), still not sure of what color I want to do.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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you wouldn't think they would make such a diff, but they look awesome. I know they come powder coated in blue as well, but chrome is hard to beat in my opinion.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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yea I'm not sure about the powdercoated blue because I have all the Midwest Auto underhood stuff in Vista Blue to match my car, so I'm kind back and forth between silver or chrome. I think that powdercoated Ford Blue is a little lighter in color and might clash.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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I think you are right, you could also do black...but I say go chrome!
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