Opinions on engine paint

codycat91 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:12 PM

While I have everything clean, what would you guys do? I have the block, timing cover, heads, valve covers I can paint. My MMR oil pan is red and blower black. I like the look of the aluminator engine and was thinking of just doing the valve covers in that color blue. I also like some different things though like that black cobra with the green blower and calipers. That looked sick. Just shoot me some different ideas and maybe I'll do something I hadn't thought of. Thanks

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swervo · February 2nd, 2012, 11:21 PM

I like to keep my car in 2 basic colors. I say black and red since you already have those colors.

codycat91 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:29 PM

That's what I was thinking. But it's gonna be tough to see both at the same time, and if it was up to me, I would've gotten the oil pan in blue or black but they don't make them in blue and I got it cheaper through MMR from a friend of a friend. Saved me a good deal and it was still brand new

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swervo · February 2nd, 2012, 11:30 PM

maybe you can repaint your oil pan then.

codycat91 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by swervo

maybe you can repaint your oil pan then.

That is an idea. I'd hate to go over that beautiful red powdercoat though :/

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swervo · February 2nd, 2012, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by codycat91

That is an idea. I'd hate to go over that beautiful red powdercoat though :/

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Just do it before you install the engine, lol. You don't want to change your mind latter and then pull the pan to repaint it..

number1gt · February 2nd, 2012, 11:48 PM

Pink.

LGHTNG02GT · February 2nd, 2012, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by swervo

I like to keep my car in 2 basic colors. I say black and red since you already have those colors.

i like this idea too. i would do a red/wrinkle black combo. except maybe the timing cover. i think a regular gloss black would be fine for that.

codycat91 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:52 PM

There is actually a girl by me that has a completely custom pink gt that I believe is nationally known and she uses it for breast cancer awareness. She drove it I believe cross-country to raise money

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LGHTNG02GT · February 2nd, 2012, 11:59 PM

i think you should do your eaton like this one

Painted my Steggy Eaton with Krylon Wrinkle Paint - SVTPerformance

i have spent alot of time looking through pages upon pages of engine bay pictures lol. i too am in the same boat because i wanted to get rid of my gaudy hideous yellow under the hood which is now officially DONE.

number1gt · February 3rd, 2012, 12:00 AM

Well there you go

codycat91 · February 3rd, 2012, 01:08 AM

Well the blower is already black and wouldn't be hard to change later if I wanted. The block and timing cover and heads on the other hand, not so much.

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dhicks7806 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:08 AM

Black and red FTW!

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codycat91 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:24 AM

You think red valve covers to match the oil pan?

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dhicks7806 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by codycat91

You think red valve covers to match the oil pan?

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Yea why not? everything else blacked out with red oil pan and valve covers

I think black and red are the best looking colors together...

codycat91 · February 3rd, 2012, 03:00 AM

With the block and heads not painted?

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dhicks7806 · February 3rd, 2012, 03:04 AM

Block black
Timing cover black
Heads natural
Oil pan red
Valve covers red

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swervo · February 3rd, 2012, 03:07 AM

Just paint the front cover and it'll blend just nicely. *EDIT* Damn he beat me.

WickedSnake00 · February 3rd, 2012, 09:06 AM

I'd say don't paint the block or heads. If you do, go with a light color, not black. If you paint them black, forget about finding leaks.

Fun fact: Cummins marine paints all their engines white to aid in finding leaks.

I'd say do the valve covers/timing cover/blower/accessories to match the car, then do things like coil covers to be an "accent" color.

Then again if you did that, it'd be the same as mine. Minus my fugly iron block.

February 2nd, 2012, 11:12 PM	#1
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	Opinions on engine paint While I have everything clean, what would you guys do? I have the block, timing cover, heads, valve covers I can paint. My MMR oil pan is red and blower black. I like the look of the aluminator engine and was thinking of just doing the valve covers in that color blue. I also like some different things though like that black cobra with the green blower and calipers. That looked sick. Just shoot me some different ideas and maybe I'll do something I hadn't thought of. Thanks Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 2nd, 2012, 11:29 PM	#3
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	That's what I was thinking. But it's gonna be tough to see both at the same time, and if it was up to me, I would've gotten the oil pan in blue or black but they don't make them in blue and I got it cheaper through MMR from a friend of a friend. Saved me a good deal and it was still brand new Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 2nd, 2012, 11:48 PM	#7
number1gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,896 iTrader: 1 reviews	Pink. __________________ Rock stock

February 2nd, 2012, 11:52 PM	#9
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	There is actually a girl by me that has a completely custom pink gt that I believe is nationally known and she uses it for breast cancer awareness. She drove it I believe cross-country to raise money Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 2nd, 2012, 11:59 PM	#10
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,757 iTrader: 10 reviews	i think you should do your eaton like this one Painted my Steggy Eaton with Krylon Wrinkle Paint - SVTPerformance i have spent alot of time looking through pages upon pages of engine bay pictures lol. i too am in the same boat because i wanted to get rid of my gaudy hideous yellow under the hood which is now officially DONE. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

February 3rd, 2012, 12:00 AM	#11
number1gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,896 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well there you go __________________ Rock stock

February 3rd, 2012, 01:08 AM	#12
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	Well the blower is already black and wouldn't be hard to change later if I wanted. The block and timing cover and heads on the other hand, not so much. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 3rd, 2012, 02:08 AM	#13
dhicks7806 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Palmerton PA Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	Black and red FTW! Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ '03 GT w/BBK CAI, MAC Pro chamber, Borla Stingers, MGW Orange, SCT X3, and some make it sexy mods '89 GT 5.0 w/full bolt ons-SOLD '04 STi w/ A'pexi N1 catback and accessport-SOLD '00 Audi A6 2.7t stock - DD/Wifey's whip

February 3rd, 2012, 02:24 AM	#14
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	You think red valve covers to match the oil pan? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 3rd, 2012, 03:00 AM	#16
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	With the block and heads not painted? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 3rd, 2012, 03:04 AM	#17
dhicks7806 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Palmerton PA Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	Block black Timing cover black Heads natural Oil pan red Valve covers red Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ '03 GT w/BBK CAI, MAC Pro chamber, Borla Stingers, MGW Orange, SCT X3, and some make it sexy mods '89 GT 5.0 w/full bolt ons-SOLD '04 STi w/ A'pexi N1 catback and accessport-SOLD '00 Audi A6 2.7t stock - DD/Wifey's whip

February 3rd, 2012, 09:06 AM	#19
WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,374 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd say don't paint the block or heads. If you do, go with a light color, not black. If you paint them black, forget about finding leaks. Fun fact: Cummins marine paints all their engines white to aid in finding leaks. I'd say do the valve covers/timing cover/blower/accessories to match the car, then do things like coil covers to be an "accent" color. Then again if you did that, it'd be the same as mine. Minus my fugly iron block. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

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