need some ideas from yall
05-24-2009, 08:11 PM
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need some ideas from yall
i'm rebuilding a 357 (bored 40 over) for my 86 iroc z and i'm having trouble deciding how to paint it or if i like the chrome or powder coated look better. post some picks of your kick *** engines for me please. thanks a bunch.
05-24-2009, 08:36 PM
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Re: need some ideas from yall
I prefer black paint, simple and looks good, but thats just me.
05-24-2009, 08:46 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Rebuilt 350 going in after paint
Transmission: WCT5, 7k & counting behind the 350
Axle/Gears: 4thgen disc rear w/ 3.73 Posi
Re: need some ideas from yall
I just got mine back together. Painted the heads and block black, intake and accessories are/will be red. Pics are kinda grainy since it's my cell, but you can get a good idea of how it looks.
05-24-2009, 09:19 PM
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Car: 1988 SC Convertible
Engine: LT-1
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi w/PBR's
Re: need some ideas from yall
Here's my new one:
Red block & heads
Black oil pan & headers
Silver intake & valve covers
Red block & heads
Black oil pan & headers
Silver intake & valve covers
05-26-2009, 09:57 AM
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Avoid chrome in the engine bay. Chrome can discolor when exposed to heat. Kind of like how aluminum or steel with turn purple or weird colors when it gets hot from grinding or welding. Polished aluminum is a better choice over chrome in the bay. Also avoid powder-coating the alternator. It tends to not let the alternator dissipate heat very well causing pre-mature failure.
Last edited by Firebat; 05-26-2009 at 10:12 AM.
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