Removing "echotec" from your engine cover.

[Savage_383]

1: I picked up a new engine cover from the dealer for a whopping 13 dollars. You dont have to get a new one if you are comfortable with painting.
2: picked up and can of flat black engine enamel and some sanding pads from the hardware store for 7 dollars.

3. scuffed the cover good enough for the new paint to stick.


4. spay the cover with about 4 or 5 light coats giving it 10 minutes to dry between coats.


5.This paint dries to touch in 10 minutes. Let dry for at least 12 hours before installing on the engine. Full cure takes 72 hours

6.Poof! Debadged engine!


I plan on ordering a custom vinyl sticker that says 1.4L Turbo instead of Echotec. This opens up a lot of creative opportunities for other people. If you don't like the outcome you can always put the old one back on.

 

[seanp1]

You should put "SAVAGE383 Teched" Inplace of the ECOTECH

 

[mitdr774]

ecotec


Why wont it let me keep the letters in CAPS?

 

[TurboTechRacing]

ecotec


Why wont it let me keep the letters in CAPS?

Because that would be YELLING on the internet :banana:

However it can be done:

ECOTEC

 

[JimmyQ]

Where did you get the blue tubes?

 

[rdss]

I bet it would look good with a blue bow tie or the rear turbo emblem in on the blank space.

 

[JimmyQ]

Think the emblem can hold up to the heat long term?

 

[sonic55]

I found some nice " Made in USA" Labels that I put on my 1.4 engine cover and rear door windows. Just wanted people to know where the engine and Sonic is Made

 

[Red Sonic LT]

Where did you get the blue tubes?

It's just a dress up kit, you can get them in most auto parts stores or online.

 

[rdss]

Think the emblem can hold up to the heat long term?

I would imagine. The Buick 2.0 turbo has stick on Buick shields and the turbo emblem is attached to the trunk which I know in Florida can get hot enough to the touch that you can't hold your hand on it. If you prep the plastic right it should hold just fine. I've considered putting one on mine just haven't gotten around to it.

 

[Savage_383]

ecotec


Why wont it let me keep the letters in CAPS?

Oops. Got in a hurry

Where did you get the blue tubes?

The blue wire loom I ordered from summit racing. It just slips over the existing wiring. Its a pretty easy mod.

I like all the ideas. Keep em' coming!

 

[mitdr774]

Because that would be YELLING on the internet :banana:

However it can be done:

ECOTEC

I guess GM likes to yell it every time they put it on an engine.

Even GM dealers still spell it wrong in advertisements.

 

[Malvino89]

would this be able to be done with the 1.8l?