Cam Cover and Intake Pics - Please!

[Blackened300a]

All right, all you guys with chrome valve covers. What did you have done to them? Real 3 dip Chromate bath??? The two stage powder coat chrome (chrome pc then a clear since the chrome oxidizes over time) and even the single stage Eastwood Chrome look halfway between silver and chrome. The powdercoats in chrome are not impressing me at all. I've done it, had two different shops do it, tried the single stage Eastwood recently and it all looks exactly the same!!! Detailed info please!

I been on the same mission you have been. I purchased and tried about 5 different "chrome" powder coats. My cam covers are out of the ford catalog and are called powder coated chrome appearance. I have searched high and low for this powder and I have come to the conclusion that the covers are polished with a powder clear coat over it. It's the only thing I can think of. I recently used Eastwoods two stage ultra chrome powder on my short runner intake and its probably the closest you can get to a chrome look in a powder. I used this same powder on my crossover tube and it looked more silver the chrome.
Here's the intake.

Now here's that same powder on a crossover tube.

And on a alternator bracket

Front timing cover.

Different metals make it come out looking brighter then others but still nothing compared to a polished piece or actual dipped chrome.

 

[SC Cheesehead]

Did someone say "carbon fiber"?

I powder coated the cam covers to match the blower with the same wrinkle finish...

Nice! Love that engine bay. :up:

I especially like the CAI cover. Whoever came up with the idea for the "Mercury Racing" decal was a sharp guy...

 

[slickster]

Silver powdercoated Intake, Alternator case and Timing Chain Cover:

OEM Satin Black Cam Covers:

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container

 

[slickster]

Where do you guys get the carbon radiator cover

 

[SC Cheesehead]

Where do you guys get the carbon radiator cover

No longer in production. IIRC, they were offered by Metco, along with the carbon fiber intake tube.

 

[MOTOWN]

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container

Looks like a Moroso oil accumalator, it prelubes the engine with fresh oil before startup!

 

[justbob]

Does anyone use the Eastwood DIY powder coat system or equivalent? I have heard so many bad reviews and numerous saying it is a relabeled harbor freight kit. Of course, most people don't take the time to post good reviews.


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[justbob]

Oh yeah. Here's mine.

Raw:

Medium well:

Served:

I hate black, but must admit this is one better than expected quality job for a $10 rattle can of wrinkle. Blower was re sprayed in high heat. Both look no different from when I did it mid summer.


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[Blackened300a]

Does anyone use the Eastwood DIY powder coat system or equivalent? I have heard so many bad reviews and numerous saying it is a relabeled harbor freight kit. Of course, most people don't take the time to post good reviews.


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I was tempted to try it but I just do not have room for a dedicated oven to use or a open area to start spraying powder around. Dropping it off and picking up completed saves a ton of cleaning.

 

[Joe Walsh]

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container

Looks like a Moroso oil accumalator, it prelubes the engine with fresh oil before startup!

Yep,
Canton Accusump Oil Accumulator.
Holds 1 extra quart of oil under full pressure.
Crank the engine, flick the accusump switch, and the engine, bearings & timing chain tensioners have instant 75 psi oil pressure just as she fires up to that high rev light off characteristic of Marauders.
Engine is quiet as a mouse, no clatter or rattling.....:2thumbs:

 

[cougar9150]

Here is my SB.

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[FastMerc]

All right, all you guys with chrome valve covers. What did you have done to them? Real 3 dip Chromate bath??? The two stage powder coat chrome (chrome pc then a clear since the chrome oxidizes over time) and even the single stage Eastwood Chrome look halfway between silver and chrome. The powdercoats in chrome are not impressing me at all. I've done it, had two different shops do it, tried the single stage Eastwood recently and it all looks exactly the same!!! Detailed info please!

Mine are electroplated chrome best way to go... :rock::woof:

 

[mach1soldier]

Here is some of mine.

Those look awesome.

I really like your intake tube also.

 

[Baaad GN]

Hey Doom you still have those pic's of Brads motor? Wanted to put them up here but my normal computer was taken by the geek squad and I hope to get back next day or so. Could ya post up!

 

[DOOM]

Hey Doom you still have those pic's of Brads motor? Wanted to put them up here but my normal computer was taken by the geek squad and I hope to get back next day or so. Could ya post up!

I sure do!

 

[mach1soldier]

Man that is clean. Thanks for posting doom. Are those custom brackets for using a 03 cobra eaton?

 

[Black Dynamite]

I always like the gold color that Leovampire has. Don't know if his are powder coated though?

 

[Blackened300a]

I always like the gold color that Leovampire has. Don't know if his are powder coated though?

His are painted. He had a thread showing his process.

I went with a polished lid and chrome appearance cam covers out of the ford catalog

 

[rocky]

I sure do!

Red...my favorite color and kool aid!


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks for the replies and pics, everyone!

I have a great deal to consider - And to aspire to! :bows:

Beautiful engine bays!

Mark