Does anyone know of a website that shows me how to modify and install these things. I bought a set but didnt come with modification instructions. Thanks for all the help!!! 
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That link doesnt work, it says ERROR when I try to open it. Thanks anyways.
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How odd, it was up a couple of weeks ago. It gave very detailed instructions on how to cut the FRC's.
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lol are you suggesting the search function for our friend here?
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i also need thi info. i did the searching for a while and that link is recomennded many times but it does not work. i really need to fit my covers so i can tear the motor apart? anyone else have a detailed write up??? thank you
Does the engine need to be pulled out to fit these FRC's? I hope not. I hope they just slide in. Thanks. Someone must have this infor on modifying these FRC's.
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The covers have to be trimmed to fit our cars.Just take your time & be careful.You can use about anything that will cut them but a dremel will work very good if you have one.You'll be working by trial & error,so if you can make a template 1st that'll work out even better.You will have to do a lot of trimming & it will take a while so be patient & good luck !
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Does anyone know of a website that shows me how to modify and install these things. I bought a set but didnt come with modification instructions. Thanks for all the help!!!
Just an FYI, most of use into our C5s and peformance do not use those covers. They might be good for carshowing but at a cost for they trap heat under the cover which also heats up the fuel in fuel rails, and puts more heat into the injectors and coils.
When engine is turned off the heat increases and thus causes the gas in the injector to dry out and leave deposits.
Many of us raise the hood when parking car overnight to quickly brings the temps down.
The hotter injector and coils cause higher voltage current draws.
Thanks for the info I didnt know all that. 
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Thanks, but I dont think 2002 Camaros come with LT1s. lol. I need LS1 help, but you knew that, right?
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I don't have a link to a website for FRC install but I was going to install FRC on my SS so I saved below instruction from someone (not sure who), but never got around to it. Don't know if this helps or not.
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Well after searching every major LS1 f-body site for info on installing the fuel rail covers here's the advice I can give after getting them installed myself...
- I ordered the 1998 covers that already have the 2 cutouts for the fuel lines on the driver side - I figured one less cut to make.
- I looked at every picture of FRC's I could - some are almost still in one piece (i.e.) very few cuts made to fit, while others have the back half cut off completely. What I found out is that no 2 FRC installs are alike. Well at least my final cuts look like no others I've seen.
- I used a combo of a hacksaw, Rotozip and Dremel to make the cuts I needed. The round sanding drums and cut-off wheels for the Dremel got the most use.
- I removed the heat shield tape from the fuel lines when fitting the covers. I was able to get the cover on with them taped but it was 10x's easier with them untaped - especially when you are making those final touches and you are taking the FRC on and off. I also ordered Themotec heat shield tape from Summit (THE-14002) when I was done to re-wrap the fuel lines. It seems to be the same stuff that was on there.
- Take your time and make small cuts - once it's gone it's gone. At first you will think this cover will never fit on there - at least that what I thought. Just slowly start working it back and make cuts at places that seem to be in the way. It won't take too long to get the rough cuts and get the cover on there - the long part is fine tuning your cuts so they look and fit nice.
- It took me about 5 hours total to get them on there properly. Now I realize that everybody's idea of what is "properly" will vary. Depending on how picky you are (I'm at the high end) then it could take less time - I doubt it would take more than 5 hours... I also did it in 2 nights - about 2 hours the first night for the driver side and 3 hours the next night for the passenger side.
- Those plastic "screws" hanging down that hold down the weather-stripping above the firewall are your enemy... I guess you can pop them out but once I got scratched a few times by them I just learned to avoid them.
- I have a BMR STB and removed it for the install - I've read some who attempted to install with the STB on - just remove it - it's tough enough as it is. Oh and there is about a 1/4 inch between the STB and the installed covers for me.
- Finally, just remember through the install that it will be worth it. There were many times I thought this is not worth it - but as soon as they are on there you'll be smiling and staring in disbelief that they are finally on there! They are a PITA but they are worth it - really looks nice with them on.
Well after searching every major LS1 f-body site for info on installing the fuel rail covers here's the advice I can give after getting them installed myself...
- I ordered the 1998 covers that already have the 2 cutouts for the fuel lines on the driver side - I figured one less cut to make.
- I looked at every picture of FRC's I could - some are almost still in one piece (i.e.) very few cuts made to fit, while others have the back half cut off completely. What I found out is that no 2 FRC installs are alike. Well at least my final cuts look like no others I've seen.
- I used a combo of a hacksaw, Rotozip and Dremel to make the cuts I needed. The round sanding drums and cut-off wheels for the Dremel got the most use.
- I removed the heat shield tape from the fuel lines when fitting the covers. I was able to get the cover on with them taped but it was 10x's easier with them untaped - especially when you are making those final touches and you are taking the FRC on and off. I also ordered Themotec heat shield tape from Summit (THE-14002) when I was done to re-wrap the fuel lines. It seems to be the same stuff that was on there.
- Take your time and make small cuts - once it's gone it's gone. At first you will think this cover will never fit on there - at least that what I thought. Just slowly start working it back and make cuts at places that seem to be in the way. It won't take too long to get the rough cuts and get the cover on there - the long part is fine tuning your cuts so they look and fit nice.
- It took me about 5 hours total to get them on there properly. Now I realize that everybody's idea of what is "properly" will vary. Depending on how picky you are (I'm at the high end) then it could take less time - I doubt it would take more than 5 hours... I also did it in 2 nights - about 2 hours the first night for the driver side and 3 hours the next night for the passenger side.
- Those plastic "screws" hanging down that hold down the weather-stripping above the firewall are your enemy... I guess you can pop them out but once I got scratched a few times by them I just learned to avoid them.
- I have a BMR STB and removed it for the install - I've read some who attempted to install with the STB on - just remove it - it's tough enough as it is. Oh and there is about a 1/4 inch between the STB and the installed covers for me.
- Finally, just remember through the install that it will be worth it. There were many times I thought this is not worth it - but as soon as they are on there you'll be smiling and staring in disbelief that they are finally on there! They are a PITA but they are worth it - really looks nice with them on.
Thanks but I decided not to install FRCs on my Z. I think it will just make the engine run hotter, trap hot air. Instead of letting the hot air escape. Thanks though. 