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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Yes, I searched, about 5 different ways. Even tried google.

Post pics if you got em. I am really looking for red intakes but want to see the others as well....

Thanks, Chris
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Wow, forum moves fast
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Interested as well
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Not red but a few coats of gloss black and a few coats of clear

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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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that looks really good
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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aghhh, how do you guys keep your bay so clean!
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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mine was dirty! I just got done installing my cam and valve springs! Purple power and simpler green are your friends
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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How u guys painting em.....and what u paintin em with?
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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mine is painted just like a car! Primer,paint,then clear! cost me $50 with automotive paint
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DansRedz28
mine is painted just like a car! Primer,paint,then clear! cost me $50 with automotive paint

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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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The black looks good, so does the silver! You guys are not making this any easier for me I didnt even think about painting the valve covers...

Dan, do you have any more pics going straight on from a few feet away?

thanks for the shots guys

anyone else w/ pics is more than welcome to post em up
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Here's mine:



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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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To me back is just plain like stock! If ya want something like stock go black If ya want a little bling go silver!



yes it dirty i just go don installing a cam and valve springs lol
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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man why you got to come in here and make us look bad
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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how difficult is it to remove the stock intake?
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks for those pics Dan!

James, that looks outstanding!!! But I bet it costs more than the $50 i want to spend
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Here's a couple I did for my own car:


Hugger Orange


Cadillac Red Pearl Metallic


SHINY!!


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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Those all look great! Makes me want to buy a LS6 manafold just to get it painted!
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