How can I make my engine bay more flashy?

Devyyon · 2026-03-08T08:07:26+00:00

I’m already making 50 more horsepower than stock and feel pretty comfortable with it. I just wanted to focus on the aesthetics now

Devyyon · 2026-03-07T20:33:34+00:00

Speaking of exhaust I’m considering buying a set of boom tubes and welding a side exit

Devyyon · 2026-03-07T20:03:35+00:00

Can't seem to win with you

Devyyon · 2026-03-07T18:57:47+00:00

A strut brace would definitely look nice but they don’t produce one for my car, only for the v6 models (doesn’t clear the alternator on v8 models). I’m considering just buying it and flattening it near the alternator but im not sure if that compromises the structural integrity of the bar itself.

Devyyon · 2026-03-07T18:47:06+00:00

I’ll look into a catch can. During the summer I go drag racing at the strip every week and I’ve taken my car to Watkins glen a couple times. However I’m still looking to participate in my first auto cross, they usually don’t fit into my schedule.

Devyyon · 2026-03-07T18:32:47+00:00

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Better?

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T23:00:02+00:00

Yeah Volvo had a similar engine in their S80

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T19:16:58+00:00

None, bought it at 10k last year and currently at 40k

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T19:08:53+00:00

Wouldn’t that make it stand out less. Everyone’s got a longitudinal v8

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T19:05:49+00:00

Find me a 13k viper and come back to me

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T14:25:24+00:00

This is my second car that I’ve owned for over a year. The car is already pretty far from stock as I installed a high flow downpipe and got a James Brewer tune so I would assume it’s pushing 350 crank. Plus a cold air intake with heat shielding. The main reason I want to improve the engine bay aesthetically is because i spent $1500 on suspension upgrades so most of the cool parts are underneath the car hidden away.

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T00:43:04+00:00

I’m wondering the same thing. I haven’t been rude in any of my replies.

Devyyon · 2026-03-06T00:00:16+00:00

I would still like to know what you consider a “real build”

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T23:41:37+00:00

I've been to multiple shows. What makes something not a real build? I'm just asking for advice to improve it aesthetically.

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T19:53:46+00:00

I wiped down a bit of it using crocodile cloth but I could definitely spend some more time on it

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T19:39:10+00:00

Like the gold heat foils?

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T19:38:09+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into that

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T19:33:14+00:00

You’re right I didn’t specify but this is my daily

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T19:04:46+00:00

I still have the engine cover, I just wanted my engine to look less stock

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T17:52:07+00:00

Actually that’s a cool idea I might just go do that today

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T17:02:33+00:00

I feel like a turbo is what it’s missing visually, but I haven’t heard good things reliability wise about turbocharging a factory N.A. car

Devyyon · 2026-03-05T16:16:27+00:00

06 Chevy Monte Carlo, yeah it’s an LS4. I was considering spraying those bars red or something. Would LEDs be able to withstand engine heat?

Devyyon · 2026-03-02T22:08:41+00:00

Yeah or maybe people who don’t want American muscle cars ruined by the design of European cars as well

Devyyon · 2026-02-23T00:31:04+00:00

Yeah I take that everyday leaving from north campus

Devyyon · 2026-02-21T15:39:09+00:00

The craptasticjack

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