Goodbye 4-Banger, Hello LS2 – Miata Build
10-18-2013, 06:38 AM
#201
While I have some down time I decided to clean up the valve covers. I don't plan on using the plastic engine covers and the stock valve covers were nasty and discolored. I coated them and the timing cover with some VHT Wrinkle paint. I think they turned out nice. Here's what they look like 
How has that wrinkle finish held up? Did you prime the parts prior to paint?
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10-18-2013, 09:42 AM
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It's all about the preparation. Clean them really good with a brush and some dish soap to get all the oil off first. Dry and warm them up in the oven for a bit. Make sure you coat them really well with just one coat of the wrinkle paint. Then stick them back in the oven at about 150° for an hour or so.
Oh yea, make sure you open the windows.
10-18-2013, 09:45 AM
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I plan to get some drag radials and try again in the spring. I'm hoping to break into the high 10's with some extra grip.
10-18-2013, 09:45 AM
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After about six thousand miles, they still look like the day I painted them. I painted my 4 cylinder covers the same way and they still looked good after about 10 years.
It's all about the preparation. Clean them really good with a brush and some dish soap to get all the oil off first. Dry and warm them up in the oven for a bit. Make sure you coat them really well with just one coat of the wrinkle paint. Then stick them back in the oven at about 150° for an hour or so.
Oh yea, make sure you open the windows.
It's all about the preparation. Clean them really good with a brush and some dish soap to get all the oil off first. Dry and warm them up in the oven for a bit. Make sure you coat them really well with just one coat of the wrinkle paint. Then stick them back in the oven at about 150° for an hour or so.
Oh yea, make sure you open the windows.
Tipsy
EDIT: VHT has a video on Youtube. In the comments, it's mentioned that primer should be used on bare aluminum. The video also indicates multiple coats are necessary for proper results.
Last edited by TipsyMcStagger; 10-18-2013 at 10:38 AM.
10-18-2013, 11:14 PM
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I've done a few this way and always had great results. No primer and just 1 coat. A second coat takes away some of the wrinkle from the finish, IMO. But then again, multiple coats uses more of their product.
10-18-2013, 11:20 PM
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10-19-2013, 02:24 PM
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Nice build, man. I would love to have something like this. I've got a buddy that shoved a turbo 5.3 in one a few years back. I believe he said it ran a 9.90 before he had to pull the motor and crush the car.
I don't think I would be able to get all the way in the throttle in either car.
10-21-2013, 04:55 PM
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However will you manage to do that?
Nice build, man. I would love to have something like this. I've got a buddy that shoved a turbo 5.3 in one a few years back. I believe he said it ran a 9.90 before he had to pull the motor and crush the car.
I don't think I would be able to get all the way in the throttle in either car.
Nice build, man. I would love to have something like this. I've got a buddy that shoved a turbo 5.3 in one a few years back. I believe he said it ran a 9.90 before he had to pull the motor and crush the car.
I don't think I would be able to get all the way in the throttle in either car.
06-12-2014, 09:42 PM
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Whats the average Vette weigh...3200, 3300? If so, 800-900 lbs
Maybe I've gotten used to it but it doesn't feel that crazy. I'm sure it's attributed to the smooth power delivery/broad torque curve of the LS motors.
Maybe I've gotten used to it but it doesn't feel that crazy. I'm sure it's attributed to the smooth power delivery/broad torque curve of the LS motors.
06-13-2014, 09:36 AM
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Custom LT's next to the old shorties.
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06-13-2014, 05:45 PM
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06-14-2014, 10:08 AM
#218
Great build!
