Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points?

[Corvette95]

Hi,
I was thinking of having my LT5 refinished to look stock but more durable. The engine looks good now but has a flat finish with a few water spots. If I were to go with a silver stock type finish with the 32 valve letters in red, what do you think the NCRS judges would say in a few year?

Thanks!
Chris

[bobbyhi]

They would say that it looks nice but not original and deduct points

[Corvette95]

Can it be refinished to OE NCRS standards?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Corvette95

Can it be refinished to OE NCRS standards?

yes but it's not worth it.

as I said on cf
you will get condition points and loose originality or you will loose condition and keep originality.....If it was me judging I'd give you both since i know it's impossible to enjoy these cars and keep the stock finish looking perfect.

[collector96]

Originally Posted by Kevin

yes but it's not worth it.

as I said on cf
you will get condition points and loose originality or you will loose condition and keep originality.....If it was me judging I'd give you both since i know it's impossible to enjoy these cars and keep the stock finish looking perfect.

If it was me judging I'd give you both since i know it's impossible to enjoy these cars and keep the stock finish looking perfect

That is why YOU are not judging
The Judging system does not work the way you want it to,
It works the way it is supposed to
Quit trying to make up your own rules
If you do not like the rules have your car judged somewhere else
Ron
Retired BG and NCRS Judge

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by collector96

If it was me judging I'd give you both since i know it's impossible to enjoy these cars and keep the stock finish looking perfect

That is why YOU are not judging
The Judging system does not work the way you want it to,
It works the way it is supposed to
Quit trying to make up your own rules
If you do not like the rules have your car judged somewhere else
Ron
Retired BG and NCRS Judge

Listen here little dog, you may want to go back at someone who gives a **** as to what you think. I've been involved with the NCRS for the last 7 years. I'm well aware of how the judging works and I know that it is up to the person judging to determine what points are taken away or given. Go waste your time trying to find some OEM leaking oil cooler lines. I'll go rip off a 7000 rpm shift.


Have a good day.

[Z Factor]

Originally Posted by Corvette95

Hi,
I was thinking of having my LT5 refinished to look stock but more durable. The engine looks good now but has a flat finish with a few water spots. If I were to go with a silver stock type finish with the 32 valve letters in red, what do you think the NCRS judges would say in a few year?

Thanks!
Chris

This is only an opinion since I am not familiar with their judging standards on the engine. Refinishing with the stock color should not hurt you unless it is noticeably off color. However, painting the letters on the plenum red will almost certainly lose some originally points. I'm sure there is a way to get a definitive answer, and you may wish to hold off on any project like that if you are thinking of having it judged.

[RICKYRJ1]

Maybe it is worth the point loss to have your engine look and run better. Like I said on CF What does the R stand for in NCRS? The cars that I have seen with their engines PC look great and it is a very durable finish. Good Luck, tough call.

[Kevin]

the real quesiton is does anyone know what a stock LT5 actually looks like? I've never seen a "stock one" in my 7 years with these cars

There were roughly two shades of color. A bright silver and then a more flat grey. I've got a few sets of original injector housings with the factory color (these are brand new)

I can match it, but it's not the same.