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Old 03-22-2015, 01:48 AM   #1
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Basic inexpensive engine bay organize/cleanup..

I've been wanting to straighten out under my hood area as it looks real shabby, and embarassing knowing I can make it look better than I 've let it look. Organizing wires, replacing electrical wires, plug wires, probably replace stock carb with better one, manifold, valve covers, etc. Give it a better look under neath I was considering a set of cheap headers when I go after the exhaust,just dont know which order to start in???


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Old 03-22-2015, 03:05 AM   #2
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Re: Basic inexpensive engine bay organize/cleanup..

Id start with cleaning, see what issues pop up
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Old 03-22-2015, 07:27 AM   #3
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Re: Basic inexpensive engine bay organize/cleanup..

I second on the cleaning. Zip ties and some wire wrap, as well as some wire management will make that look a lot better.

Id stick with the stock carb or maybe a rebuilt one. Personally I love the QuadraJets on these trucks.
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Old 03-22-2015, 11:48 AM   #4
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Re: Basic inexpensive engine bay organize/cleanup..

Ya straiten up hoses wire clean good there are silicon sprays are detail guy has some then just spray ever thing under hood amazing makes it all shine paint hoses wires.
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Old 03-22-2015, 08:32 PM   #5
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Re: Basic inexpensive engine bay organize/cleanup..

Basic cleaning, split convoluted tube for the wires, paint, all really basic, fairly cheap and relatively easy. If you have a few bucks to spend you could change the air filter, add headers, aluminum intake. Even a serpentine drive setup from the pull-a-part isn't very expensive. Lots of pics and ideas on here!
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