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Old 08-09-2011, 11:49 PM
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7th Gen Engine Cover In a 5.5?
I find the 2009+ covers appealing and am curious to find out if one will actually fit in my 5.5.

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Old 08-10-2011, 12:04 AM
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Should fit... the top fasteners seem to be in the same location....
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I like that they stopped displaying the engine displacement, and the pattern in the center-top of the cover looks good. But the huge oil-cap opening is, well... huge.

But I'm in to see what it looks like in your 5.5 gen. If you have a good relationship with the sales staff at one of your local dealerships, I bet they'd allow you to swap covers for a test in fitment and appearance.
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Old 08-10-2011, 08:06 AM
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I will let you guys know tonight. I'll take the cover of my 7th Gen and try it on my 5.5 gen. Stay tune !
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Interesting. Might look a little weird without the rest of the surrounding plastic covers.
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looking at SurraTT's bay w/ the 09 engine and thet 7th gen engine cover...it doesnt look out of place to me...IJS
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It looks as if we'll find out tonight
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Is it just me or am I the only one that would rather have whats under the cover vs the actual cover?
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Is it just me or am I the only one that would rather have whats under the cover vs the actual cover?
It's just you. Some people want both.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Is it just me or am I the only one that would rather have whats under the cover vs the actual cover?
I'm the same way, lol. I trashed my cover when it broke and never looked to replace it.

Now I just tell everyone, "Engine covers are for girls."
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:46 AM
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:53 AM
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Where is SurraTT? He has two 5.5 gens
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I wouldn't be here if I was him... I'd be out driving my 5.7 gen.
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Xpcgamer
I will let you guys know tonight. I'll take the cover of my 7th Gen and try it on my 5.5 gen. Stay tune !
Look forward to the results, I like the look of the 7th gen cover. I think the curvature won't work on the 3.5 engine, but I'm still interested to see the results.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I wouldn't be here if I was him... I'd be out driving my 5.7 gen.
Wow I missed that thread.. I need to come on here more often.

^^^Edit: Jesus, does no one enforce sigs anymore? Really two pics, two links and a quote?
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Originally Posted by OHH NOES

^^^Edit: Jesus, does no one enforce sigs anymore? Really two pics, two links and a quote?
Cripes, didn't see that..
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Originally Posted by OHH NOES
^^^Edit: Jesus, does no one enforce sigs anymore? Really two pics, two links and a quote?
Tinkered with that late last night, didn't check it, I'll change it tonight I'm at work right now.
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:58 AM
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soap is for girls too
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Old 08-10-2011, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
Tinkered with that late last night, didn't check it, I'll change it tonight I'm at work right now.
He's a digital master, he's an OG, sorta why I just quoted, made a sully remark, and left.
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I would think they would fit....it's the same block, same bore....just a longer stroke. The outside didn't really change did it? I agree with ROC....don't like HUGE CRATER in the cover for the oil cap. Looks bigger than a golf hole.
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Old 08-10-2011, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ranmas2004
.it's the same block, same bore....just a longer stroke. The outside didn't really change did it?
Come on man.
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Old 08-10-2011, 02:43 PM
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Sure, it's the same engine. But the cover bolts up to holes in the UIM specifically designed for the cover. There's no guarantee Nissan spaced the bolt holes the same for the 7th gen, just because they did on the 6th. (Not a big fan of the 6th gen cover, btw.)

We'll find out later tonight, eh? Kind of curious what this looks like.
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I don't think it will work nor look good, but we'll see when Xpcgamer post up pics, I thought of this about a year ago, but didn't look like it will fit.


*Edit* Price for the cover is way better than the price for the 5.5 gen, that's for sure.
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:26 PM
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Quoted price from my local dealer just moments ago at $44 after tax. I was surprised!
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Originally Posted by Chris Gregg
Quoted price from my local dealer just moments ago at $44 after tax. I was surprised!
That's really inexpensive. Isn't ours over $100 or something silly?
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Originally Posted by Rochester
That's really inexpensive. Isn't ours over $100 or something silly?
Yeah, like $109.
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I like having my m90 Supercharger showing. My VQ38 loves it
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Im missing my cover so $44 Sounds good!!!
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It won't. Nobody noticed that the 7th gen cover has 2 holes for the cover. The bottom are "push ins". Look here







Also see here




But it does not look bad if you wanted to rig it.





And for crap and giggles!




Hope it answers some questions. Oh and for the 7th gen guys. Don't any ideas as ours won't fit either!
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Nice pictures!

Ya'll need some Forced Induction

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Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
Nice pictures!

Ya'll need some Forced Induction

pontiacv6.jpg
No no no...G8 GXP or go home
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I knew it wasn't gonna fit, And drunkie stop showing off that Eaton . We know you enjoy it.
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Well, there's the answer then.

Xpcgamer, thank you for the pictures and the effort.
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Well, even if it did fit, the stock cover looks much better. It's the curve of the 7th gen cover that blows the whole thing.

Too bad, would have been nice to have the option, thanks for checking man. Oh and big timer having a 5.5 and a 7th!
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Thank you Xpcgamer
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Originally Posted by Xpcgamer
I like this. IMO it looks much better than the stock piece
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Sure, it's the same engine. But the cover bolts up to holes in the UIM specifically designed for the cover. There's no guarantee Nissan spaced the bolt holes the same for the 7th gen, just because they did on the 6th. (Not a big fan of the 6th gen cover, btw.)

We'll find out later tonight, eh? Kind of curious what this looks like.
Thanks for a sensible response ROC.......we all aren't as knowledgeable as the great NMEX......
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Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
Nice pictures!

Ya'll need some Forced Induction

Looks like medusa lives in there.
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