Nice to see you back..I wondered what happened to you...
I'm still fairly regular over in the Squeaky Wheel. I can't remember why I stopped posting over here so until I remember I suppose I'll stick around
If I'm not mistaken,...it was probably because one of the regular members here is an ass.....
Also who has experience with Por-15? I'm thinking about doing my engine bay in black before all this goes in. Thoughts?
I used it under my car while I had my gas tank off. It dries like a glass finish, and is a b*tch to take off, so be sure its what you want before you do it.
I'm finding mixed reviews, one said the stuff isn't even as good as Rust-Oleum rattle can, lots of people say use epoxy or self etching primer. I honestly don't have the time or funds to "do it right" and the last thing I need is another reason for this thing to sit in the garage. I read that this stuff is supposed to be self leveling and can be rolled on (some reviews say that's BS too) so it sounded like it would be easy to do with the engine in the car. The engine bay just looks like hell compared to the rest of the car.
Three things:Honestly I may just mask the whole thing off and rattle can it. I'm pretty good with a spray can, I've done rims that look powdered and I know of at least one type of Rustoleum that is stupid tough and has lasted for years on rims. We'll see.
Finally got these little springs on my heads, so I'm one step closer to measuring for pushrods. These things are going to flow like a mofo. I can't wait to see how it runs.
You wouldn't think twice about "what?"Meh. I wouldn't think twice about it.
The header alignment.You wouldn't think twice about "what?"
Three things:
#1. This^ and a tigged set of SS headers,....a Cnc'd ported head is the best looking thing that is this industry.
#2. I hope it isn't your intention to do anything more to the head regarding that header gasket.
#3. Laid on properly, a rattle can paint job on a smaller project (like the upper 2/3rds of an engine compartment) will look every bit as good as some of the fully painted bays done while the engine was out. I'll spare you the over-published pic of my red cars bay, but that was a glorified rattle can two tone job, done in engine enamel (Better resistance to heat and solvents). I thought it looked really good. I'd do that before I got all gooey messing with POR-15.