brans72ss

i was wondering what you guy's thought about painting a ls1 block? i wanna know pro's and con's. my block just came back from machine job but you can tell the engine saw rain etc in past and i wanna make her look sweet inside my 72 chevelle. i have looked for cons on painting ls1 block but i have found no info. also if your block was painted which paint and did you use clear coat at all? i want as much info before i paint and all my parts are here but my timing chain. i know your gonna ask yes afermarket heads and ls6 intake both will stay color they are for time being. thanks guys.....

NassyVette

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I think a hugger orange block would look nice in a 72 chevelle. If you think it would look good go for it. There are no real "cons" to painting other than you lose the cool aluminum look. As far as paint goes, duplicolor high temp paint was made for this type of application. You might think about painting the front cover and water pump as well, just because a lot of the block is hidden behind the serpentine system and accessories. The main thing you want to be concerned with before painting is that the block is 100% free of grease or oil, use brake-kleen in the aerosol can and some clean towels to rid it of any grime before painting. Other than that, follow the directions on the can and do several light coats as opposed to a thick coat that will show runs. Clear coat will help it shine but is not necessary IMO. If you do it, post up some pics, I've been thinking about doing this to my stingray LS1 conversion....

Good Luck

bowe1632

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i too was wondering about this...bc i just painted valve covers, fuel rails, intake manifold, coilpack/bracket, and the water pump. There is very little block showing, but what I see of the block makes it look older...

NassyVette

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Also might wanna do the pan at the same time...and even the accessory brackets. Depends how far you wanna go.

socmguy

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I think it'll look awesome!

3rdgentug

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i wondered about paining mine when i did my build...i didnt...wish every time i show it off i had

binks0678

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what color is the car?

Chadz89GTA

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I got a hugger orange block in my White 86 TA, looks decent. Gives it that oldschool look when you open the hood

TheLS1Kid

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I'm helping a friend of mine put a ls1 in a 1955 chevy bel air.

We painted the block hugger orange for that old school look. It is duplicolor high-temp engine enamel.

NassyVette

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Pics?

Asmodeus

aluminum block? polish it!

TheLS1Kid

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I'll get some tomorrow.

Apollo0526

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What about a clear coat over it?

ChevyChad

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Would it not hinder the cooling advantages of just bare aluminum?

02 BLK WS6

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It would but it would be minimal.

badass99ss

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+1 for duplicolor high-temp engine enamel......works great, never flakes.

Steve Burger

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Powdercoat. That's what I did. Block, pan, and covers.

ls1leadfoot

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i just had mine tanked.....i plan doing the visable parts black on mine.....