Set the VE turtle free!

[BlownVR]

Just thought I would share a pic of some twin covers on a VE, as a couple of people have posted that they don't fit. While the Holden VE turtle doesn't bother me too much I reckon the hi-rise HSV VE turtle is fugly so it had to go. Got some L76 covers and made a cutout on each end of the RH cover to clear the heater hoses. Apart from that they just clip straight on. For a bit of visual impact I painted the "6.0" and "GEN-4" logo. Might not appeal to everyone but I like it :love:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/VEtwincovers.jpg

[twodads]

Looks like they were meant for it. Well done
Nick

[brentonsav]

i reckon ur bay looks great, nice touch!

[WhiteLion]

Looks bloody good to me!!

[PSI 364]

Nice touch with painting the 6.0 logo, it looks really good :thumbsup:

[-HSV-]

looksl ike a real factory job, quite impressive :)

[RED R8]

Niiiiiiice.

[Elite SS]

Just thought I would share a pic of some twin covers on a VE, as a couple of people have posted that they don't fit. While the Holden VE turtle doesn't bother me too much I reckon the hi-rise HSV VE turtle is fugly so it had to go. Got some L76 covers and made a cutout on each end of the RH cover to clear the heater hoses. Apart from that they just clip straight on. For a bit of visual impact I painted the "6.0" and "GEN-4" logo. Might not appeal to everyone but I like it :love:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/VEtwincovers.jpg
It looks sweet, goes well with the Silver Maf Pipe, the 6 litre badging go well with it also.
Look's good to me.:thumbsup:

[Belzey]

That look nice :thumbsup:

[motionSS]

that looks farking hawt :) good job!

[Avalanche]

looks great, nice air intake setup too:thumbsup:

[OLS108]

Great work.

[MARRA]

Great job! looks 100times better than standard!

[Pilbara SSV]

Looks nice, well done, were did you get the front in fill cover that sits on top of the radiator, mine doesn't have that fitted, looks un finished in my engine bay. Looked at other SSV's at pickup and all were missing this cover.?

[throttlehappy]

thats lovely

[BlownVR]

Looks nice, well done, were did you get the front in fill cover that sits on top of the radiator, mine doesn't have that fitted, looks un finished in my engine bay. Looked at other SSV's at pickup and all were missing this cover.?
That's a DIY cover too. Covered in more detail here

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=845894&postcount=36

:wave:

[Brockfan05]

Mate that look great, nicely done.

[VX BY DESIGN]

I realy did like the VE turtle's but what youv'e done there is Bloody fantastic and whats more looks stock.. Wel Done

[Pilbara SSV]

Thanks blownvr but my car doesn't have the panel that hides the top of the radiator, yours has a panel that sits under washer bottle and radiator overflow etc, if i could post picks i would show you what i mean. I checked all the SSv's at gardners and they were all the same? Is anyone else missing this plastic shroud, i have taken a picture if someone will post it for me.
Thanks, if it has a part number on it could you let me know and i will be ringing dealer and asking them to finish building my car!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bazza76]

That looks great..... Like it's straight from the factory:thumbsup:

Pilbara SSV, only the Omega V series should be missing the cover. So yeah they should be able to supply you one.

[Wonky]

Looks great!! :thumbsup:

When you say you painted the 6.0 and GEN 4 bits do you mean that there are imprints there already and you just painted them to highlight them or that there is nothing there at all and you did the lot from scratch? Sorry, but have never seen the stock L76 covers. What sort of paint did you use?

[Mudguts]

That's the way it should look,
Thanks alot,another job!!!;)
Cheers, Brad.

[jamesd]

Fantastic! Nice idea!

[Mojo]

Looks hot mate - well done....maybe you should go into business - think you'd have a fair bit of demand...:idea:


That looks great..... Like it's straight from the factory:thumbsup:

Pilbara SSV, only the Omega V series should be missing the cover. So yeah they should be able to supply you one.

I thought i saw a thread on LS1 a few weeks back where the shrouds were getting the chop on all models - not just the Omega's - the consensus was a bit of penny pinching from Holden....

[02vxss]

looking really good mate

[Pilbara SSV]

Just some feedback on the radiator dress shrouds.
Rang dealer today and they are posting a shroud to us and said that '07 VE range weren't being fitted with shrouds. At $27.15 it is definately a tight arse thing to leave off, bit like the boot lid carpet that you have to fit yourself.
We will wait and see what turns up.

[CalaisRider]

Just thought I would share a pic of some twin covers on a VE, as a couple of people have posted that they don't fit. While the Holden VE turtle doesn't bother me too much I reckon the hi-rise HSV VE turtle is fugly so it had to go. Got some L76 covers and made a cutout on each end of the RH cover to clear the heater hoses. Apart from that they just clip straight on. For a bit of visual impact I painted the "6.0" and "GEN-4" logo. Might not appeal to everyone but I like it :love:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/VEtwincovers.jpg


Mate you could market these. I'd be up for a set!! I love the look; and as I run without a turtle at all times - it would suit my needs perfectly;)

[BlownVR]

Looks great!! :thumbsup:

When you say you painted the 6.0 and GEN 4 bits do you mean that there are imprints there already and you just painted them to highlight them or that there is nothing there at all and you did the lot from scratch? Sorry, but have never seen the stock L76 covers. What sort of paint did you use?
The covers have the "6.0" in raised lettering and "GEN-4" in sunken lettering in a logo thingy but it is all black so doesn't stand out very well. The "6.0" was painted with Ignition touch up paint supplied with the vehicle, I just used a fine modelling brush and lots of patience... The chrome silver paint I had left over from some scale models I built ages ago. I masked around the logo and used a small foam roller which left a textured finish. If I was doing it again I would use the brush for both colours and probably thin the touch up paint a little to get a more even finish. :)

[Wonky]

Great! Thanks very much! :)

[NRD80Y]

The "6.0" was painted with Ignition touch up paint supplied with the vehicle, I just used a fine modelling brush and lots of patience...

You received touch up paint with your VE? I didnt and I need some already due to a stone chip. I think i'll be calling my dealer today

[BlownVR]

You received touch up paint with your VE? I didnt and I need some already due to a stone chip. I think i'll be calling my dealer today
It might be an HSV thing, the paint label has the HSV logo on it. Gotta get a few goodies for the extra $$!

BTW guys, thanks for all the positive comments :)

[jaykay]

Boys and girls I saw the covers in "real time" this morning and they look awesome. The 6.0 really stands out.

Well done Gav...:thumbsup:

[AussieTone]

I checked the part number thread but am not sure which numbers are correct. Can someone post the numbers and RRP please.

[BlownVR]

I checked the part number thread but am not sure which numbers are correct. Can someone post the numbers and RRP please.
Did you get my PM reply?
LH 92068147
RH 92068149
$59 ea

[ABG]

Nice work. That's a real tidy job you've done there - well done. Is that one of Tuna CAI's?

[jaykay]

Nice work. That's a real tidy job you've done there - well done. Is that one of Tuna CAI's?
Check out this post, and yes it is a Tuna CAI.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=845894&postcount=36

JK :thumbsup:

[ABG]

Check out this post, and yes it is a Tuna CAI.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=845894&postcount=36

JK :thumbsup:

Thanks JK!

[StevieD]

Looks like you've found yourself a business opportunity they look great!

[AussieTone]

Did you get my PM reply?
LH 92068147
RH 92068149
$59 ea

Yep. Got it now. Thanks

[-HSV-]

those covers are also actually the cheapest VZ option!

other options you could go for are... got a feeling they will both be reading "5.7" on them however - great for pre VZ though!

LS1 exc HSV
92067293 - LH $65.45
92067294 - RH $65.45

LS1 HSV
92176001 - LH $60.50
92176002 - RH $60.50

:D

edit: sold a set of the standard LS1 ones on friday, funny things they are, i had a look and they are pretty plasticy when your paying about $70 a piece... :(

[Wonky]

LH 92068147
RH 92068149
$59 ea
Unfortunately HSPO weren't anticipating a sudden rush on these given they typically only sell a couple of each per month worldwide. The LH one they still have a dozen or so of but the RH one they have none of and they are now on backorder. No outlook yet but I wouldn't hold your breath unless the suppliers in SA can deliver some pretty quickly.

They aren't the sort of thing dealers typically stock so unless you are lucky enough to find a dealer with the RH one it could be a bit of a wait till you can get one. :(

[AussieTone]

Unfortunately HSPO weren't anticipating a sudden rush on these given they typically only sell a couple of each per month worldwide. The LH one they still have a dozen or so of but the RH one they have none of and they are now on backorder. No outlook yet but I wouldn't hold your breath unless the suppliers in SA can deliver some pretty quickly.

They aren't the sort of thing dealers typically stock so unless you are lucky enough to find a dealer with the RH one it could be a bit of a wait till you can get one. :(

Ordered mine from Zupps here in SE QLD and as mentioned no RH side covers in stock. Placed on order and I received them in less than a week.

[Wonky]

Ordered mine from Zupps here in SE QLD and as mentioned no RH side covers in stock. Placed on order and I received them in less than a week.
Yep, HSPO got 40 in so all should be good now. Having looked at mine I'm tempted to paint the whole black rectangular area in red and then do both the 6.0 and Gen 4 'badges' in silver. Whaddya reckon?

Edit: then again just looked at BlownVR's pics again - they do look good!

[logzy]

Top job mate.
Looks really good.

[AussieTone]

Yep, HSPO got 40 in so all should be good now. Having looked at mine I'm tempted to paint the whole black rectangular area in red and then do both the 6.0 and Gen 4 'badges' in silver. Whaddya reckon?

Edit: then again just looked at BlownVR's pics again - they do look good!

I also thought about spraying the whole black area Red then blocking back to the base black plastic the 6.0 but like you then I looked at BlownVR's again. Undecided mainly due to my ability to stay between the lines when painting

[stunnd]

took the turtle off my VU Gen 3 and the amount of heat it traps os unbelieveable!! Best thing I've done...not sure about twin covers just yet tho

[SSTEALTH]

Just thought I would share a pic of some twin covers on a VE, as a couple of people have posted that they don't fit. While the Holden VE turtle doesn't bother me too much I reckon the hi-rise HSV VE turtle is fugly so it had to go. Got some L76 covers and made a cutout on each end of the RH cover to clear the heater hoses. Apart from that they just clip straight on. For a bit of visual impact I painted the "6.0" and "GEN-4" logo. Might not appeal to everyone but I like it :love:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/VEtwincovers.jpg

G'day BlownVR,

Just bought a pair of these for my VE SS (P/N 92068147 and 92068149) but somehow it doesn't 'snap' onto the metal bar like the stock one did. Do I need any other accessories to go with it ? Visually, they look like yours in the pic but somehow it doesn't seem like the right 'fit'.

Any help appreciated :)

Cheers,
Carlos

[BlownVR]

G'day BlownVR,

Just bought a pair of these for my VE SS (P/N 92068147 and 92068149) but somehow it doesn't 'snap' onto the metal bar like the stock one did. Do I need any other accessories to go with it ? Visually, they look like yours in the pic but somehow it doesn't seem like the right 'fit'.

Any help appreciated :)

Cheers,
Carlos
Mine clipped straight onto the fuel rails, no other parts required. Just the trimming for the heater hoses on the RHS cover. Perhaps mine don't snap on quite as tightly as the stock turtle but they definitely lock into place as intended.
Not sure what the issue is with yours. Try the LHS one first as that requires no modification and should fit perfectly. Make sure it is correctly located fore/aft before you push it onto the fuel rail.

[mustanger]

Unless the L98 heads have different clip ons to the LS2 heads :idea:.....Just a thought ....John

[BlownVR]

Yeah I wondered about that but plenty of L98 guys have fitted them.

[Gav-Aus]

Ordered mine earlier this week and received them the same day :)

Fitted the LHS without an issue so all I need to do is trim for hoses and then dress them up.

Cheers for the part numbers, made it so much easier to order.

[SSV8TE]

G'day BlownVR,

Just bought a pair of these for my VE SS (P/N 92068147 and 92068149) but somehow it doesn't 'snap' onto the metal bar like the stock one did. Do I need any other accessories to go with it ? Visually, they look like yours in the pic but somehow it doesn't seem like the right 'fit'.

Any help appreciated :)

Cheers,
Carlos

Hey mate, i just picked up a set of second handies and the guy i bought them off told me that you need to take the plastic inserts under the stock turtle and fit those bits to the new fitting tabs on the new ones.
Sorry havnt done mine yet but that was what i was told so unsure if it works yet but worth a look mate.

Cheers,

Andy.

[Marco]

What did you guys use to trim the covers? I have a set now but don't want to risk damaging them when I cut them.

[Brandonsdad]

Maybe do an outline with texta and an angle grinder?

Scissors might crack it, a knife might cut your finger off and crack it.

Maybe a hack saw with a small thin blade and fine teef.:rofl:

Smooth with a file afterwards.:)

I havent done one yet but I imagine this is what I would do, unless there are other ideas.

[BlownVR]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/Covertools.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s28/gav346/Rearcut.jpg

[Wonky]

They look great!! I've had mine for well over a year now and am still waiting for someone (one of my daughters) to paint them the same as yours for me as my hands are no longer capable of such fine movement.

[qmlr3]

Had a go at installing some of these today and it appears that the clips are not long enough to reach the fuel rail???? Do i have to bend the covers to make them fit? Ive cut the drivers side cover to clear the hoses but neither of the covers seem to go down far enough to latch on

[SSV366]

Have a closer look and you will see there is another cover on the intake manifold that you have to take off for it to fit.

[Brandonsdad]

Had a go at installing some of these today and it appears that the clips are not long enough to reach the fuel rail???? Do i have to bend the covers to make them fit? Ive cut the drivers side cover to clear the hoses but neither of the covers seem to go down far enough to latch on

Did mine about 1 month ago and they fit fine. If there are any hoses in the way, thats after youve trimmed the covers, then just move the hoses slightly out of the way. I just had to push a couple of them to the side and then it snapped on.
If you have any trouble, feel free to drop around and I can help you.:rofl:


Have a closer look and you will see there is another cover on the intake manifold that you have to take off for it to fit.

I dont recall taking another cover off for it to fit on. The big turtle cover came off and the trimmed split VZ ones went on.

[lorry21]

Just bought a pair of these for my VE SSV(P/N 92068147 and 92068149) but somehow it doesn't 'snap' on :flipoff:

Any help appreciated