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    chrome cover that clears 3.73's ?

    got a chrome cover from summit for "any 8.8" and she didn't clear my 3.73s which doesn't surprise me now ...being a mr. gasket cover.

    i'm looking at a chromed steel trandapt cover for 50 bucks, or a stainless kentrol cover for $100. the bank account is almost running on fumes so the cheeper the better, just wondering if you guys have had any experience with covers fitting around 3.73's.
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    I don't really see the point in getting a chrome one. Its going to be rusted in no time, and isn't really value added.

    A diff girdle (cast aluminum, drain plug, and main cap support) would be a better choice. They are a little over $100, though.

    Otherwise, go to the JY and get the aluminum stamped cover off a a whale body. Polish it, and it'll look like chrome. Clear it, and it won't oxidize. Then you don't have to worry about the rust.
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        hmm , i guess i will just stick to my stock one and chrome tape lol until i can get $$ for an aftermarket cast aluminum one like you mentioned. It looks great actually as is, just when your at like 2 feet away at a shop the guys ask what the hell is tinfoil doing on their haha.
        Last edited by merc91; 12-21-2009, 10:37 PM.
        Finally have an on the books porting/custom fab business!
        HO bottom end,GT40Ps,cut/welded/ported upper+lower GT40 intakes,Comp XE258 cam,MS3X megasquirt computer,8 LS2 coils,2 dry systems + a 3rd wet,3 core rad w fans..1100hp Lentech WR AOD,custom 4" aluminum/moly Dshaft,custom rear/back half chassis adjustable 4link,wilwood 4 piston,moser 9" axles,locker, M/T 30x12's,4 staged fuel pumps,100lbs sound insulation,power/remote everything,2000W sound.4480lbs. 4.5s 0-60,12.8 1/4

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          #5
          Chrome parts are generally of very poor quality. I have one on my S10, but only because the stock steel one rotted out, and I just needed something to close it up. Chrome was the cheapest thing I could get. Its 3 years old now and rusted so bad you'd almost never know it was chrome.
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