The V6 Lounge - Page 48

jdcvictory11 · 02-27-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jewel25

I wouldn't want to use the engine cover. Painted body color sex up the engine bay.

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

i know you can use the engine cover with just the 3/8" isolator, not sure if you have the isolator and the plenum cover spacer, if the engine cover would still work.

I plan on keeping the engine cover. And after I paint it to match the rest of the car theme, it will add plenty of "sex" appeal.

jdcvictory11 · 02-27-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SixCyl

That's sweet! What kind of paint did you use for that?

I second that.

kjkjr27 · 02-27-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SixCyl

That's sweet! What kind of paint did you use for that?

I used IOM paint that I got from here:

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint

It matches perfectly, the lighting in my appartment isn't the greatest so the pic does not do it justice.

SixCyl · 02-27-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I used IOM paint that I got from here:

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint

It matches perfectly, the lighting in my appartment isn't the greatest so the pic does not do it justice.

Is this just OEM paint? You're not worried about the heat? Or did you put a protective coat over it?

KMPrenger · 02-27-2013, 11:51 PM

The blue part of mine (the plenum) is automotive paint, but I'm also running an Ice-olator so my intake stays fairly cool, and I'm sure the plenum stays even cooler than the intake itself.

Been running it for a while..no issues

OfficiallyTook · 02-28-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nikos30

....cant believe cams and heads are almost 4k :(

I think if you have both and forged parts and Cam boost and power should be higher if the fuel delivery is fixed and the tune

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

You're better off saving for FI at that point.... Just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by SixCyl

That's kinda my opinion too. Better gas mileage and more power. Having an NA V6 that can potentially compete against a stock V8 is pretty cool though.

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lscamaro · 02-28-2013, 12:11 AM

Man you guys with the painted IMs make me wish I had painted mine when I did the swap! Might get to it some time since they look so good!

TJ91 · 02-28-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Man you guys with the painted IMs make me wish I had painted mine when I did the swap! Might get to it some time since they look so good!

lol screw that. Dont want to take IM off again. Killed my knees and yes thats what she said haha

kjkjr27 · 02-28-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SixCyl

Is this just OEM paint? You're not worried about the heat? Or did you put a protective coat over it?

Yea its OEM paint. Like KM said I also have the spacer and it rarely got hot. I did however hit it with 2 coats of engine primer paint which is rated to I believe 500*?

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

The blue part of mine (the plenum) is automotive paint, but I'm also running an Ice-olator so my intake stays fairly cool, and I'm sure the plenum stays even cooler than the intake itself.

Been running it for a while..no issues

Looks great

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Man you guys with the painted IMs make me wish I had painted mine when I did the swap! Might get to it some time since they look so good!

Haha thanks, If you get the chance I would def do it. Hopefully in a couple weeks I will be able to reinstall it along with my painted valve covers and see how it all looks.

lscamaro · 02-28-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Haha thanks, If you get the chance I would def do it. Hopefully in a couple weeks I will be able to reinstall it along with my painted valve covers and see how it all looks.

My only thing is that my car is a daily driver so I can't really have down time on it. Maybe sometime while school is out I'll do it. During summer, I wouldn't mind the car sitting a few days. How hard is it to do? Is it the same as any other thing? Where you can just sand, prime, and paint? Or are special things involved? Anyone think that if I paint it black it will cause more heat to be retained?

lscamaro · 02-28-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

lol screw that. Dont want to take IM off again. Killed my knees and yes thats what she said haha

I wouldn't want to do it again but considering I have a buddy who helps, that helps a lot. It wasn't that bad last time. The hardest part was aligning the spacer and IM. But now that I know the trick to it, it shouldn't be bad at all. We will see lol. Maybe if I'm bored and have no money to buy anything... Like a free mod kinda deal

SixCyl · 02-28-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

lol screw that. Dont want to take IM off again. Killed my knees and yes thats what she said haha

kjkjr27 · 02-28-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

My only thing is that my car is a daily driver so I can't really have down time on it. Maybe sometime while school is out I'll do it. During summer, I wouldn't mind the car sitting a few days. How hard is it to do? Is it the same as any other thing? Where you can just sand, prime, and paint? Or are special things involved? Anyone think that if I paint it black it will cause more heat to be retained?

Yea I hear ya. I didn't really sand mine (maybe I should have) but i first cleaned it with some soap and water and then again with some nail polish remover. I waited about 10 min. inbetween each coat. I did 2 coats primer, 3 coats the IOM and then 2 coats clear. The longest time would be letting it sit and dry after the final coat of clear is installed.

Lil' Nasty · 02-28-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

lol screw that. Dont want to take IM off again. Killed my knees and yes thats what she said haha

But since nobody has answered my thread in the brakes section...would y'all know if Zo6 brakes would work on our six's? My dads upgrading to a better brake kit, and I'll definitely take his stock brakes and rotors off his hands if they fit

I already know I need ss rear dust shields, ss brake lines (braided.) I think the offsets and brackets are different for our cars

02-27-2013, 11:51 PM	#663
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	The blue part of mine (the plenum) is automotive paint, but I'm also running an Ice-olator so my intake stays fairly cool, and I'm sure the plenum stays even cooler than the intake itself. Been running it for a while..no issues __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

02-28-2013, 12:11 AM	#665
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Man you guys with the painted IMs make me wish I had painted mine when I did the swap! Might get to it some time since they look so good! __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread