I assume your talking about the Plenum.

If your going to paint it I would paint the entire thing, not just the "Curvy runner things"

No stickers needed.

When you say aluminum do you mean Chrome or Silver?

You would need a couple coats of high temp primer and color paint. Possible a clear as well.

OR you could just pick up a JPC intake manifold already in chrome with direct nitrous ports

 

ya i'm talking about the plenum. the reason i suggested just the curvy runner things is because the coyote intake plenum has a similar scheme, but after thinking about it, this plenum would look alot better one solid color than two. and **** a jpc intake lol. i don't even need that ****.

You cant paint something aluminum. Thats a material not a color..

What color is your car? If you want blue covers I would either do a thick silver or a nice blue that will compliment the covers.

by aluminum, i meant the color not the material. you know how model cars have parts that need to be painted "aluminum"? that's what i was referring too.

my car is black. i was thinking of a ford racing theme so blue and silver/aluminum would look great with some small red accents here and there. i contemplated sticking a "powered by ford" emblem somewhere in the engine bay.

I would scuff up the covers a bit and and after a good cleaning use some adhesive promotor (3M is good), and then prime if first. If you want that really smooth finish with the chrome paint or whatever you should wet sand the primer with 1500 or 2000 grit. Take your time, and attention to detail on the prep, and it is easy to come up with a good looking product.

you really think all that prep is necessary for this plastic plenum? i thought the texture of the plenum already felt like it was kinda "prepped" if you will. i don't really want to do a chrome look. i just want a nice raw looking aluminum-ish finish. but ya you're probably right, i'd rather get it right the first time then have that **** start flaking.

 

You cant paint something aluminum. Thats a material not a color..

What color is your car? If you want blue covers I would either do a thick silver or a nice blue that will compliment the covers.

 

I would scuff up the covers a bit and and after a good cleaning use some adhesive promotor (3M is good), and then prime if first. If you want that really smooth finish with the chrome paint or whatever you should wet sand the primer with 1500 or 2000 grit. Take your time, and attention to detail on the prep, and it is easy to come up with a good looking product.

 

I would scuff up the covers a bit and and after a good cleaning use some adhesive promotor (3M is good), and then prime if first.

+1 Preparation is KEY. Peeling paint sucks.

 

it would be way easier to buy a cover and do it to that. thats what i did. its not (aluminum) but you get the idea.

 

it would be way easier to buy a cover and do it to that. thats what i did. its not (aluminum) but you get the idea.

That's a f---ing SWEET looking cover!

 

thanks

 

Personally, I think this looks pretty badass and would much rather have this than a cover.

http://s197forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=423385&postcount=13

 

BINGO!!! thats exactly what i'm going for except alil darker to match the color of the block as much as possible

 

not a big fan of plenum covers. anyway i picked up the paint today. i'll try and get it done this weekend

 

Can someone upload those pics here? I dont want to join there forums just to see pics.

 

 

ever thought about powder coating? and als does painting the intake hurt the heat dissapation?

 

I don't know if powder coating will take to the plastic intake. Isn't it electrostaticly applied and then baked.

 

Personally I love the look of a sheet metal intake best.

 

sheet metal intakes are expensive though as opposed to a $5 can of paint and a spare intake

 

Good question on the powder coating and plastic. You may have to try it on a spare piece to see if it will take. I powder coated my c and l to match the car.

 

Where is your black coolant tank Tre?

 

Pardon my ignorance, but what black coolant tank are you referring to?

 

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/2005-2009/59539-optima-battery-tray.html


See above thread.

I just ordered mine last night, got a sweet deal on an 05-06 D1SC kit. They asked if i wanted to keep it black or have it coated to match my bay

 

We powder coated our intake also. I left it up to builder how much to powder coat. I think he likes red.....a lot.

 

We powder coated our intake also. I left it up to builder how much to powder coat. I think he likes red.....a lot.

Yes Sir, that sucker is a beast. I saw your motor when I was in the shop getting dyno'd. Very nice indeed!

 

Ok. I think I know what you mean. I dont need to relocate/replace my stock tank because I have the P1SC HO kit. The stage II kit requires it due to the piping. I didnt upgrade to the Stage II as Im making 14psi with just the HO kit.

 

I painted mine grey...it turned out good but I'm prob going back to black. Goes better with the green.

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/2005-2009/152934-bullitt-2479-build-2.html

 

wow, that looks really good. i really like it with the green. but i think you're right, black will look better with the valve covers. damn, now this has me wondering if i should just leave mine black... i still feel like i need to do something with it before i put it in. any ideas?