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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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I've got my engine pulled and plan on painting the new block when it comes in but I'm skeptical still of what I want to paint what. at first I was thinking black manifold, black covers, orange block, orange coil brackets, and pretty much just clean everything else up or at least paint the oil pan, front/rear covers black. But now I'm thinking I want a little more orange. If I go with what I said but paint the manifold orange it would look out of balance, so I was thinking painting the valve covers orange and coil brackets black, but what should I paint the intake manifold then? Would Orange be too much or would it be alright since the valve covers and most of the block would be covered up anyways?
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My block and oil pan are orange. The front cover, water pump, tensioner and valve covers are Graphite. The Victor Jr intake and the heads are still as cast

IMO: Do the block, oil pan and valve covers orange, then black for the rest
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My block and oil pan are orange. The front cover, water pump, tensioner and valve covers are Graphite. The Victor Jr intake and the heads are still as cast

IMO: Do the block, oil pan and valve covers orange, then black for the rest
I think I like the sound of that, but paint something orange on the manifold, thinking "347 LS6" or a chevy emblem. I have to get home to get a better look at it to see what would fit and how it might look.

anybody have pics of things like this on their manifold?
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Make sure to sand the intake smooth before you do any painting or decals
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yea man. I already have sanding supplies for it. Just dont want to put the effort into it LOL. Anyone have any good suggestions for decals or if its simple I can paint it in
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