Painting Alum Ls1 Block for 63 Chevy II

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05-21-2009, 03:22 PM

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i bet!. is there ls specific system available for the mech. inj?

I don't think there is any mechanical set ups out there. Hilborn has an electric one, huge price tag though.

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05-21-2009, 04:53 PM

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i hand polished a ls block and heads to a near mirror finsh along with all covers. and coated with vht clear hi temp engine paint. car never had any cooling issues whatsoever.

You won't notice it like that.. I mean it as far as Aluminum disperses heat well naturally. Painting it will make it retain heat a little longer.

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05-21-2009, 10:41 PM

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i hand polished a ls block and heads to a near mirror finsh along with all covers. and coated with vht clear hi temp engine paint. car never had any cooling issues whatsoever.

any pics????? how did the polish hold up when u put the clear coat on it? Did it make it dull?