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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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Well i bought an ls6 manifold and I want to paint it first before I install it. I have already read many threads on how to paint it. At first i thought of painting the manifold, lid,fuel rails, valve covers and radiator support glossy black but now I'm leaning towards a charcoal grey or something similar ? what are your opinions on the color(s) i should choose ? can anyone post pics of a black ls1 engine bay ?

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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I'm assuming your car is black.... well mine is too and whenever I finally find an ls6 or fast intake I'm gonna paint it gunmetal grey. And everything else will be glossy black. That's what'd I'd do lol.
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yes its black
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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I think glossy black intake manifold with red fuel rails will stand out awesome depends on what you like the most. Google for some pictures, thats how I found what would look best for my cars engine bay for a FAST intake manifold
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
I think glossy black intake manifold with red fuel rails will stand out awesome depends on what you like the most. Google for some pictures, thats how I found what would look best for my cars engine bay for a FAST intake manifold
x2 on gloss black and red/silver rails
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:32 AM
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painted the intake and lid metallic charcoal and radiator support glossy black and the fuel rails will be red... still need to add clear coat





close up shot

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:18 AM
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Good choice..
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:28 AM
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damn... that looks good! excellent choice indeed

if you haven't already, now you HAVE to do the rest of the engine bay! can't have all that nice stuff in the center with everything around it looking basic lol

can't wait to get an LS6 intake and be able to dress it up. should make a huge difference under the hood
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thanks crimson.. yeah im going to clean up the rest of the engine bay. i should have it all done by monday .. quick pic

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