Engine cover cut - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Jul 22, 2004 | 07:17 AM

indecis

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Engine cover cut

I saw a lot of pics where some of the members manage to keep a part of the engine cover once they have installed the plenum. How do you make this clean cut? What tool do you use?

Jul 22, 2004 | 10:47 AM

townsley

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Re: Engine cover cut

I haven't done this myself, but I believe that a Dremmel would be ideal.

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Jul 22, 2004 | 01:12 PM

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Re: Engine cover cut

I havent done it yet but I bet a good set of tin snips would work well.

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Jul 22, 2004 | 10:49 PM

esemes

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Re: Engine cover cut

dremel..

taker easy!!

i opted for the Z cover, but the oem INF will fit over the v5 (but gets rubb marks from the hood liner!!)

Edited by esemes on 07/22/04 07:51 PM.

Jul 22, 2004 | 11:46 PM

lowrider

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Re: Engine cover cut

Use a Dremel. First make a template with cardboard. Mark your cover, cut it too large, then refine the cut as you make it fit. It's easier to remove material, but impossible too add material if you cut it too small. Really not that hard a job.

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Jul 23, 2004 | 04:36 AM

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Re: Engine cover cut

What tip are you using on the dremel? Is it a disk cutter or a grinding head?

G35s 6MT Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Aero Body Kit, Winter Sport
Mods: Crawford V5 Plenum, 350 Z Tube, K+N Panel Filter, 7 Wire Ground Gear, Coupe Mid Pipe,