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Oct 20, 2009 | 10:33 PM

96silverram

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Powdercoating

Does anyone know if the PCM case on a LT1 F-body can be dis-assembled ? I want to clean up the rough edges and have the PCM halves black powdercoated, if possible. If so, is there anyone in particular that is recommended on this board?

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Oct 20, 2009 | 10:47 PM

stevo9389

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if a composite ls1 intake can be powercoated then then the pcm should be cake. i took one of mine apart, cleaned it all off with a wire wheel and put about 5 coats of high temp black on it and looks great. all it cost me was a $5 rattle can from advance auto. i can take some pics for you if you like.

Oct 20, 2009 | 11:18 PM

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Thanks, I was not sure if the case could be dis-assembled. If you want to post a pic or two that would be cool.

Oct 21, 2009 | 02:36 AM

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ok ill put one or two in this afternoon. BTW those bolts/screws holding the case together are VERY fragile and might be a bit seized if they had been exposed to a lot of moisture.

Oct 21, 2009 | 06:48 AM

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You'll need 2 star (Torx) wrenches/sockets. The 6 case screws use TX25 (leave the cover for the Knock sensor on the case). Then crack the case and remove the 2 circuit boards using a TX15 (IIRC, my case is together at the moment) and the rubber cushions. You now have 2 halves of the cover to do with as you wish.
Not sure that I would powdercoat them, b/c there is a seal around the perimeter that would have to be replaced after baking.