Painted block, yay or nay?

[MonkeyMadness]

I use high temp wrinkle vht from summit racing..








As for painting the block I like the OG gloss black....

[JasonC]

I like the Hemi orange. But i'm use to seeing that color alot anyways.

[slammin.e28]

I like to paint mine light colors so I can spot leaks.

[A_Whelan]

I need to get the valve cover done once it's running, probably wrinkle black

[gone002]

have it powder coated!

[acolella76]

I think I have decided on a color, we'll see how it looks :)

[Ninz30]

what are you guys using for your wrinkle black?

I used Harley wrinkle paint when I did my valve cover but that is wickedly expensive

Just powder coat ;)

[Ninz30]

I need to get the valve cover done once it's running, probably wrinkle black

What type of headers are those?

[acolella76]

Not going to powder coat it. More expensive, no real benefit on something that isn't going to be seen when its in the car, etc.

Those are eBay headers, SuperSprint reps.

[Ninz30]

[QUOTEThose are eBay headers, SuperSprint reps.[/QUOTE]

Do yourself a favor and get rid of those headers. Those provide no real value and will cause you more headaches than anything.

[LJ851]

Definitely Yay.

[BoxDriver86]

Anytime I build a motor, I try to paint the block a lighter color so I can see if there are any leaks.

I love to see a clean painted M20 for sure!

[downforce22]

PO painted mine, its ok, too bad he did a crappy job.

Here it in, in progress.

[TrentW]

what are you guys using for your wrinkle black?

I used Harley wrinkle paint when I did my valve cover but that is wickedly expensive

Harley black wrinkle paint is the best. A little pricey, but it gives a great, durable finish if you heat the piece on a hot plate or in an oven before spraying it.

Gloss black blocks are my preference by far.

[davem]

Definitely painted it a bright/light color. You hardly see it anyway.