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For the knobs on the dipsticks (oil and transmission fluid), some pieces snap right on, but others might require trimming the plastic on the stock unit. Again, a bit of adhesive will fill any gaps and secure the knob on the dipstick.


The hood supports can be covered with billet as well. You first have to remove the part and disassemble it before sliding on the billet sleeve. Once you have all this jewelry under your hood, you'll no doubt be impressed by the glitter. Billet aluminum really dresses up the engine bay for show time.

Resource
Billet Superstore, 2380 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806, 877-7Billet, www.billetsuperstore.com


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Photo Guide
engine bay before billet trim
The engine "before" adding the billet trim.
adding billet trim plate to engine bay
Adding a trim plate to the fan shroud is a snap. Just peel back the self-adhesive strip and press it into place. Be sure to pre-fit the piece so you get it in the right spot the first time.
engine bay caps ad billet to stock cap
For caps on fluid reservoirs, you just attach the billet directly to the stock cap with some thick adhesive, which helps to fill in any voids or gaps. Be sure to let the stuff dry before twisting on the cap.
shiny trim added to engine bay
Just about any component in the engine bay can be enhanced with a piece of shiny trim, such as top of the fuse box.
billet superstore
The Billet Superstore has dress-up items for just about any size of cap.
billet trim for transmission fluid dipstick
The transmission fluid dipstick required a bit of trimming to fit on the billet cover, and the thick adhesive helps to fill in any voids.
oil dipstick billet trim
The oil dipstick cover simply fits right over the stock handle.
hood prop billet trim sleeve
For the hood prop, disassemble the stock piece and slide the billet sleeve over the end. Then screw it back together and install on the hood-looks great, doesn't it?
engine bay trimmed in billet
Now that the engine bay is trimmed out in billet, it's a lot more interesting.



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