self porting any done this?

[bradslt5]

did you also do the painting of the cam covers and plenum. i really like how the polishing and painting offset each other . what type of paint did you use /? that you for the well thought out post . merry christmas to you .

[Vette Guy]

did you also do the painting of the cam covers and plenum. i really like how the polishing and painting offset each other . what type of paint did you use /? that you for the well thought out post . merry christmas to you .

Thanks! I used PPG black base / clear coat with a flatening additive. I like the look of it much better than powder coat. In order to keep the plenum cool, I did use 1/4" spacers. I've been running it for almost 2 years without a problem. Good luck with your project!

Best Regards,

Mark

[bradslt5]

thank you so much for the info on the paint . i like you like doing things myself . we all have to start sometime . and you have given me the inspiration to give this project a try. thankyou and merry xmas

[frank12]

Originally Posted by Vette Guy

Thanks! I used PPG black base / clear coat with a flatening additive. I like the look of it much better than powder coat. In order to keep the plenum cool, I did use 1/4" spacers. I've been running it for almost 2 years without a problem. Good luck with your project!

Best Regards,

Mark

Congratulations, really impressive the beautiful and refined that is.
Some picture more, bigger and enlarged ideal?
Could you explain as making the polishing?

Frank

[Vette Guy]

Originally Posted by frank12

Congratulations, really impressive the beautiful and refined that is.
Some picture more, bigger and enlarged ideal?
Could you explain as making the polishing?

Frank

Frank,

Nothing special on polishing.... just lots of time on with a sander and polishing lathe. The water housings polish nice and quickly. You may encounter porosity in the plenum and air horn, which can either be sanded further or filled with some type of low heat aluminum weld. 3M red and blue fiber discs come in handy for getting into the small areas. No small project, but the results are well worth it. I don't have any photos from polishing... sorry.

Best Regards,

Mark

[Zr1 Destroyer]

Gut that motha!!!!


IH's to match....

[Zr1 Destroyer]

Kind of a cool pic....

[kenthompson]

You gotta let me know if that fits under the hood! Or what hood is on the beast.

NJ has a high rise hood.

[Zr1 Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

NJ has a high rise hood.

Now if we could just get him put some coolant and a battery in it i'd be happy!!!