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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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So ive been looking for some 3-piece engine covers for my 5.3l sierra, mostly looking for the denali or 6L style but i cant seem to find any, I am going to check the local junk yard to see if they've got any but id rather just buy them online. Any website ideas or anyone selling theirs? looking to keep it between $80-120.
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Used to by $8X shipped for all three pieces on gmpartsdirect. Guys on here will sell them for $100-$120 all day.
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Alright thanks man! any part #'s i should know or should they be easy to find?
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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You can search for 5-10min. on this site and google to get the 3 part numbers (center piece, left, right)

Then put those numbers into the search on gmpartsdirect.

This was in my bookmarks, I found it when I was shopping. I think it has the numbers or some of them or something.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-448472/page2/
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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Ok thanks a lot i appreciate the help, ill post some pics eventually once i get this all done
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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There are many center covers to choose from. Some are for drive by wire, some are for cable. Make sure to get the right one.

For drive by wire, you want a cover that looks like this:
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For cable, you want one like this:
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