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is it ok to paint the block... or does it affect cooling of the block....
feedback is appreciated
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well ford used to paint all their blocks blue... but then fords never work so... id say its up to u
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well ford used to paint all their blocks blue... but then fords never work so... id say its up to u
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is it doable to clear coat it? i like the look of the metel but i want it to clean easy been wondering about that for a while
Originally posted by ECOtec Gods
Consider this: 800 hp is a lot on a 2.0L motor. With 750hp, three-quarters of a thousand you're basically dealing with 6.14 hp per cubic inch. Pressures and stresses of all kinds thermal and mechanical loading across the board escalate to extreme levels. A Chevrolet 5.7-liter LS1 V8 with this much specific power (horsepower per cubic inch) would be making 2,137 hp
well ford used to paint all their blocks blue... but then fords never work so... id say its up to u
Actually, lots of manufacturers have painted their blocks like Ford, GM, Chrysler corp., etc.. But the main concern I had was our blocks are the lost foam cast aluminum.
Originally posted by AC66Bronco
is it doable to clear coat it? i like the look of the metel but i want it to clean easy been wondering about that for a while
I used Dupli-color Engine Enamel (New Ford Grey DE1611, I can post pics of it if you want, just did it yesterday. It is rated to 500* wich is plenty for the block) wich is one of many colors they make, including a bright silver-aluminum color that might work for you.
As for cleaning, I just would not use and acid based or serious degreaser cleaners on it. After all the damn work I am doin on this engine, I'll be damned if I am gonna let it get oily and dirty enough to need anymore than a simple pressure wash now and again.
plastic im probably a lil more anal retenteve about the cleanlyness of my car than most
i was hoping to smooth out the engine as the casting process leaves areas for dirt to hang up.
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Originally posted by ECOtec Gods
Consider this: 800 hp is a lot on a 2.0L motor. With 750hp, three-quarters of a thousand you're basically dealing with 6.14 hp per cubic inch. Pressures and stresses of all kinds thermal and mechanical loading across the board escalate to extreme levels. A Chevrolet 5.7-liter LS1 V8 with this much specific power (horsepower per cubic inch) would be making 2,137 hp
the engine on my contour is new ford grey. looks alot better then the stock black and rust. been holding up great and looks great. just go ahead and do it. when i build my motor with all forged goodness, it will be powdercoated.
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the engine on my contour is new ford grey. looks alot better then the stock black and rust. been holding up great and looks great. just go ahead and do it. when i build my motor with all forged goodness, it will be powdercoated.
I HIGHLY disagree, Black and rust are the new HOT COLORS
U guys are all ricers cuz u paint you're blocks
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