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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Engine bay BLING...GE manifold

Even though the Fit is just my daily driver, I just had to bring my passion for polished aluminum engine parts to it. I just finished this one tonight and I hope to install it over the weekend.

Let me know what you guys think...

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Holy $%^#@ you put some work into that!!!!! Looks sweet man. How long did that take you?
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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It took about 3 full days. MAJOR pain but I'm loving the results!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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This looks sick! Can't wait to see the installed pics! Damn you!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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I'll try to get it on in the next week or two.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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wow! nice job...do one for me? haha
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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wow! nice job...do one for me? haha
Well, I will have my stock core to polish once I swap this one on so let me know if you are serious.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I'm in for one too!
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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That is going to look awesome! I think it will definitely give you some bling under the hood.
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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what kinda metal is this? can i mill off the runner to manifold, (trapezoid shaped) and "cut" the runners 2-3 in. shorter then weld on the "trapezoid"? i kno if its some crap ass metal i cant but idk forsure???
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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This is the stock manifold and it's cast aluminum
 
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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pretty cool, im so amazed you took the time really i'm so lazy i cant believe i just typed this reply - man i'm exhausted
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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subscribed....this looks sick
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Very nice Indeed.
 
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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How much would u charge if I wanted you to do this for me? What is actually the processed used to get it like this? Just curious
 
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The install was MUCH easier than I expected. It only took about 30 minutes and required 2 tools. While I was in there, I painted a few things and tucked a few wires.

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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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^^^NIce are you sandblasting this first before you polish. Bolts are beautiful. Much better than Honda blue.
 
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Man that looks sweet in the engine bay! I need to get this done!
 
Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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nice, i was going to do the same too, just haven't had time
 
Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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It looks great, nice job.
 



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