Engine cover for S/C engine [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

LtNoogie

01-17-2009, 03:44 AM

This is one of the new MicroImage engine covers modified to fit a supercharged engine. We had to cut the front of the original cover to clear the blower and enlarge the oil cap hole to clear the larger Blitz oil cap.

My brother had the brushed aluminum anodized the same blue color to match my NST pulley set. Next we will etch some logos on the cover. We'll put MicroImage on there if Garm allows and maybe my brother's shop name.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0934.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0935.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0937.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0933.jpg

ztrack157

01-17-2009, 03:52 AM

Not bad noogie

coheed

01-17-2009, 03:53 AM

Your engine bay is a masterpiece. :bow:

TEHxFALLEN V1.2

01-17-2009, 05:15 AM

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!

eTiMaGo

01-17-2009, 05:21 AM

looks great, well done!

1NZYaris1

01-17-2009, 05:56 AM

WOW , that looks great , just need's a Noogie and Micro image logo to finish it off :rolleyes:

pinoypizzaboy

01-17-2009, 06:37 AM

Very nice!!! Does the cover make buzzing noises after 4k rpms?

KCALB SIRAY

01-17-2009, 10:10 AM

That's sick!

Treyz

01-17-2009, 12:13 PM

Nice and clean cut. Looks great!

SIPNGAS

01-17-2009, 12:18 PM

Looks perfect there!

thebarber

01-17-2009, 12:52 PM

good idea, looks super nice

KCALB SIRAY

01-17-2009, 12:55 PM

Long, I really think you should do the braided steel hose now
http://www.rpmcat.com/images/G12-8091.jpg

m911gt

01-17-2009, 01:37 PM

Nice work Long! That looks awesome.

josevenezolano

01-17-2009, 02:48 PM

Very Sweet!

ddongbap

01-17-2009, 03:10 PM

Better looking than the valve cover + the nasty plug wires.

ddongbap

01-17-2009, 03:10 PM

Yummy, I want one for my SC in satin black...

CheersI'm gonna get mine in suede.

LtNoogie

01-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks guys!

Very nice!!! Does the cover make buzzing noises after 4k rpms?

I will be putting rubber moulding along the back edge to stop it from vibrating against the valve cover. Instead of moving the rubber bumpers from the plastic engine cover, we double-stacked some rubber washers underneath the engine cover and then used one more on top underneath the nut.

I'm gonna get mine in suede.

I'm sure Garm can arrange for that. The setup charge may kill ya though.

NonStopTuning

01-17-2009, 05:38 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!

PHXDEMON

01-17-2009, 06:58 PM

That is exactly what I want my car to look like under the hood. :bow:

ChinoCharles

01-17-2009, 06:59 PM

I now realize I didn't comment earlier because I was jealous. :bow:

TEHxFALLEN V1.2

01-18-2009, 12:57 AM

God.. It's so beautiful, I'm commenting again!

Doc Zaius

01-19-2009, 03:58 PM

This is one of the new MicroImage engine covers modified to fit a supercharged engine. We had to cut the front of the original cover to clear the blower and enlarge the oil cap hole to clear the larger Blitz oil cap.

My brother had the brushed aluminum anodized the same blue color to match my NST pulley set. Next we will etch some logos on the cover. We'll put MicroImage on there if Garm allows and maybe my brother's shop name.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0937.jpg

Long... that looks great! :thumbsup: I'm pretty sure I'd be down for a plain black one if some were made. (Uh, with a regular sized oil-cap). I wish I hadn't already cut up my stocker! :tongue:

Anyhow, do you think the design could be altered a bit to better fit around the 'charger? It could be even snugger (more profile hugging), but this simple change would make it look a bit cleaner. Garm, what do you think?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

01-19-2009, 04:11 PM

Better looking than the valve cover + the nasty plug wires.

PLUG WIRES :laugh:......

ddongbap

01-19-2009, 04:28 PM

PLUG WIRES :laugh:......

You know what I meant. Don't be dumb.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

01-19-2009, 04:33 PM

You know what I meant. Don't be dumb.

yeah i do but it was just hanging out there and i had to take the bait, my apologies....

ddongbap

01-19-2009, 04:33 PM

yeah i do but it was just hanging out there and i had to take the bait, my apologies....

I'll bait ya more then. hahaha.

I wanna get one of those things, that you have on a key ring, and you put it in your car, and you turn it, and it turns the car on. You know?

cali yaris

01-19-2009, 04:39 PM

^ a dildo?

anyways... I did make black ones, and plain, and TRD red. :thumbsup:

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

01-19-2009, 04:40 PM

I'll bait ya more then. hahaha.

I wanna get one of those things, that you have on a key ring, and you put it in your car, and you turn it, and it turns the car on. You know?
if you try too hard it loses its luster. i'll give it a few days and then hit you again.....

ddongbap

01-19-2009, 04:49 PM

if you try too hard it loses its luster. i'll give it a few days and then hit you again.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

Take that.

/end turn.

Doc Zaius

01-19-2009, 05:53 PM

anyways... I did make black ones, and plain, and TRD red. :thumbsup:

Garm, so have you already made these in Long's "Blitz" configuration? Or are you referring to the originals?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

01-19-2009, 05:53 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

Take that.

/end turn.

youtube got blocked back where i am at work so i'll check later on....

cali yaris

01-19-2009, 06:05 PM

I only have the originals. His cutout can easily be duplicated with a sabre saw and a metal-cutting blade.

Doc Zaius

01-19-2009, 06:08 PM

Is there any possibility of getting an original that still has that whole front part intact (i.e. the two notches for the front mounting points aren't cut out)?

cali yaris

01-19-2009, 07:04 PM

no sorry, they are all already made.

pixiedixie862

01-19-2009, 09:14 PM

Looks great in person!

ddongbap

01-19-2009, 10:48 PM

youtube got blocked back where i am at work so i'll check later on....

Its just a rickroll. If you've heard of that before.

LtNoogie

01-20-2009, 04:08 AM

Looks great in person!

Who me? Well thanks. You're quite a cutie yourself.:laugh:

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 01:11 AM

Ok, here's the final pictures of the engine cover. I picked it up from the engraver today after they etched the logo onto it.

Be on the lookout for a few more covers like this to be posted, but each with their own little twist.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0947.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0948.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0949.jpg

1NZYaris1

03-04-2009, 01:20 AM

:drool::wub: very nice , me want

PETERPOOP

03-04-2009, 01:48 AM

prettyy

spookz

03-04-2009, 01:51 AM

That MI sticker is a nice touch! Looks stunning.. =P

White Yaris

03-04-2009, 02:10 AM

wow nice... sick indeed. :w00t:

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 02:11 AM

I started with a plain aluminum MicroImage engine cover, had a metal fab shop cut it to fit the body of the supercharger, a plating shop anodize it blue, and an engraver etch the MicroImage logo through the blue anodizing. What you see is the aluminum stock material exposed again.

spookz

03-04-2009, 03:30 AM

Wait, I don't see the Yaris World logo... only the Micro Image sticker (or is that an engraving too)?

PHXDEMON

03-04-2009, 06:57 AM

I wish my yaris looked like that under the hood :bow:

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Wait, I don't see the Yaris World logo... only the Micro Image sticker (or is that an engraving too)?

My bad. I meant MicroImage logo. -fixed-

Doc Zaius

03-04-2009, 01:31 PM

That looks really great, Long! Nice one! :thumbsup:

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 03:56 PM

It's Gawgeous...I'm definitely going to be getting one of these in satin black...Maybe get vvti or 1500 etched on it?

Cheers

If you and PeterPoop and Whoopee can agree that you want one, I can start another batch process so that you all split the costs for the metal fab shop, the plater, and if desired, the engraver. Also if you can all agree on the same color, that helps because it's a $50 batch cost for up to 5 covers of the same color. The engraver charged me $40 for one but would work with me for a batch order.

Mine cost the most because I had the work done as a one off. Camelll, Doc Zaius, and Kurokuma-kun were able to split many of the costs because there's were done together.

If there are other S/C who want in on this, they should get in on your order.

I don't make any money on this and just pass the costs on to you all.

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 06:23 PM

Oh, I forgot. The choices for anodize colors are here:

http://www.plateronics.com/index2.php?pg=anod

PETERPOOP

03-04-2009, 06:33 PM

So how much would this be when it's all said and done if we went with the black.

I wouldn't want anything engraved. I want to keep the cost down. I am broke as a joke right now. You have no idea.

whooppee777

03-04-2009, 06:54 PM

i like. i'm kinda gunna work on getting a carbon fiber engine cover. but if i cant get that done then i could consider this if it were anodized red without the micro image. nothing against micro image, i just like a clean look.

PETERPOOP

03-04-2009, 07:04 PM

I basically don't have money for this right now. Sorry.

*MAD DOG*

03-04-2009, 09:50 PM

*MAD DOG*

03-04-2009, 09:51 PM

LtNoogie

03-04-2009, 10:35 PM

I must say that is SEXY! :wub: You going to enter your car in car shows now? You should, you've put some real effort into your Yaris Long. :bow:

Thanks, Tony. I probably would enter shows but I don't remember how to put my interior panels back on. I took them off in August to lay in the sound deadener and now stare at this stack of plastic and don't want to put the car back together again.

Garm is selling them in TRD red, with no etching, I think.

I start with the covers that Garm sells but with no paint. I think the process of cutting a painted cover to fit the supercharger will chip the paint at the edges. That's why I start with a bare aluminum cover and have it anodized to a specific color.

1NZYaris1

03-05-2009, 03:57 AM

All you need now is a microimage Meerkat attached to the blitz to make
it really purrr-ty :biggrin:

LtNoogie

03-11-2009, 08:54 PM

Great, Mike. Can't wait to see the picture. I'm starting another batch of three covers and would like to see what a black cover looks like in the engine compartment.

frownonfun

03-11-2009, 09:52 PM

subscribed... cause who knows i might be special too one day and need a cover. looks sweet by the way. it even makes me not like you a little im so jealous. j/k. maybe.

Phaeton

03-13-2009, 03:33 AM

I'm so happy to see a Startrek fan with a supercharged car lol.

eTiMaGo

03-13-2009, 02:25 PM

I'm so happy to see a Startrek fan with a supercharged car lol.

you mean, with a warp drive yaris? :laugh:

LtNoogie

03-13-2009, 02:41 PM

Okay just did a test fit and have a small fitment issue. I will have to cut a little bit out but no biggie, just not sure how to cut it without damaging it. I think it needs to be cut to the bend roughly. Here are the pics. I have the same issue with the stock cover even after cutting it. It will look good once it is done though.:thumbup:

Don't mind the dirty compartment it has been to cold here to do anything about it. :biggrin:

Mike, did you put the rubber faucet washers on the two studs before you put the cover on? The washers do two things... they lift the cover off the blower and they isolate the cover so it does not rattle.

kurokoma-kun

03-13-2009, 10:00 PM

frownonfun

03-13-2009, 10:19 PM

so did ya'll decide on the details of the modified cover group buy? i would like in on the group buy if it hasn't already happened. i'd be fine with the black or the blue but preferably black. and no i don't have a supercharger BUT i have decided to get one, just not right this second. don't wanna wait til i do get it in and miss out on the group buy.

LtNoogie

03-13-2009, 10:26 PM

You have a PM

LtNoogie

03-13-2009, 11:14 PM

Okay just did a test fit and have a small fitment issue. I will have to cut a little bit out but no biggie, just not sure how to cut it without damaging it. I think it needs to be cut to the bend roughly. Here are the pics. I have the same issue with the stock cover even after cutting it. It will look good once it is done though.:thumbup:

Don't mind the dirty compartment it has been to cold here to do anything about it. :biggrin:

Sorry you've got a fitment problem. I got your PM.

Here's how mine is mounted to clear the blower and isolate the engine vibration. I call them rubber washers but they are really grommets. The third frame shows the clearance I have.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0961.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0962.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0963.jpg

LtNoogie

03-13-2009, 11:18 PM

The black looks amazing camelll! Long, I'd like a closer look at that bare metal etching on yours, was it done by chemical or laser or ?

Mine fits my LB fine :thumbsup: I got an unfinished one and I love the brushed aluminum texture! It's heavy duty material and nice workmanship too. But I don't want to take pics until I at least get the new oil cap and big wing nuts on there. :tongue:

Thanks Long and Garm

Jo, I'll ask the etching house on Monday what process they used. I'm not an expert but I am guessing laser etching due to the precision. The metal that is left does not look like the original brushed aluminum anymore. I don't know if the anodizing process or the etching process changed the finish. Here are some closeups but I don't think they give a good sense of the finish.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0960.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/LtNoogie/IMGP0959.jpg

eTiMaGo

03-14-2009, 10:04 AM

Long no worries there was no possible way we could have known that it would not clear. I will play around with it on Mon or Tues and and see exactly what will need to be done to it. I did not try any rubber washers like you said to, but when I lifted it up to see how high it would need to be to clear the s/c it was over the studs. I will also be working on the projectors as well and figure out what I need for them to get working so it will be a busy 2 days off as long as nothing comes up. I wish there was another active member who has a supercharged sedan to compare notes with.

The whole thing is held by only those two posts, right? So it should be possible to tilt the whole cover back a bit, hence getting the required clearance up front? not sure how you could do that, but worst case scenario stick some kind of a rubber bumper between it and the engine head?

eTiMaGo

03-14-2009, 10:21 AM

yeah it's really weird, I don't see how the sedan would have a different location of those posts compared to the LB.. unless the supercharger unit itself is a lil different, after all look at Peter, he didn't need to file down a corner of his to get it to fit, while others did... who knows!

KCALB SIRAY

03-14-2009, 10:29 AM

to your point filing, didn't Whooppee have to file down a corner on his?

frownonfun

03-15-2009, 05:23 PM

can either of these logos be engraved? and if so would anyone else want either of these engravings?

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9555/logoyaris.png

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2203/yarislogo150.jpg

LtNoogie

03-15-2009, 06:20 PM

Whatever logo you pick, it needs to be high res. If it's a tiny logo on your screen, it can only be etched as a tiny logo or else you'll see pixelation when he blows it up.

frownonfun

03-15-2009, 06:30 PM

Whatever logo you pick, it needs to be high res. If it's a tiny logo on your screen, it can only be etched as a tiny logo or else you'll see pixelation when he blows it up.

ok... also, and this feels like a dumb question, is it gonna be white like your microimage, uh, image or will it be whatever color the source pic is?

LtNoogie

03-15-2009, 08:53 PM

The image will be whitish because it's the bare aluminum after the colored anodized layer has been removed. If you want the image to be a different color, you'll have to find an artist or graphics shop. They need to remember to use paint that can stand the high temps right over the engine.

frownonfun

03-16-2009, 12:19 AM

that's what i thought but just wanted to be sure

LtNoogie

03-17-2009, 09:37 PM

Wow, you do have short studs on the valve cover. I can barely see the threads. Ok, I'll have the center section cut higher. Thanks.

RagnaCaT

03-18-2009, 12:49 AM

Sorry to bud in but Just by the look of it comparing to LtNoogie' s is cut in deeper than yours camell you can see it at the bend....

kurokoma-kun

04-10-2009, 01:57 PM

hmmm almost forgot to post my peetcher.

I was gonna paint it with that "hammered" texture stuff in cooper color, but now that I see the beauty of the brushed aluminum I don't know if I will.

The crazy lookin wing nuts were originally for a hot rod air cleaner :biggrin:

cali yaris

04-10-2009, 01:59 PM

^ omg, that is really nicely done, every detail.

kurokoma-kun

04-10-2009, 02:04 PM

thanks for these covers Garm, and thanks to Noogie for the custom cut!!

what i want now is a brushed aluminum battery box

1NZYaris1

04-10-2009, 08:40 PM

LtNoogie

04-10-2009, 09:04 PM

KK, that is just evil looking. Are you running those Ben Hur spiked chariot hubcaps on your wheels too?:evil:

frownonfun

04-25-2009, 02:17 PM

got my cover yesterday. ended up not going with the blitz S/C but it still looks good. guess i'll figure out exactly what engine cover i wanna sport when i get the PE S/C on. may just buy another uncut cover from micro image. i do love the engraving though.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8048/img3315eho.jpg

LtNoogie

04-25-2009, 02:18 PM

It is one of a kind. If you switch to another one, I'm sure a Blitz'd owner will buy it from you. I too love the texture of the aluminum after the laser etching.