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Old 09-27-2009, 09:40 PM
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Update on the project...powdercoating and other goodies

i have posted some previous pics of my painted engine bay and some powdercoated parts....well here is a few more pics with the description under the pic.


Pic of the freshly pulled hamster wheel.


My cradle and suspension. its actually farther along than this. will update the pic tomorrow. everything is powdercoated, and poly mounts


New short block being assembled.


Coated oil pan mounts and stainless bolts..


Ac delco Opti and Msd cap


Powdercoated Accessory Bracket..


Powdercoated Water Pump Housing and CSR EWP Stainless bolts again


other side of engine.


Powdercoated Valve Covers


Assembled Suspension


ill take some more pics tomorrow and get them up. pics of the engine bay, tranny tunnel and undercarriage. i also will be installing magnaflow catback umi sub frame connectors and lakewood lower control arms. my intake and throttle body are also powdercoated when i get them back this week ill post pics....sorry some of them are a lil blurry...

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Old 09-29-2009, 01:57 AM
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You're going to have to get some mirrors and put them under your car at car shows.
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:35 PM
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That's good look pretty good man. I wish I had the patience.

I wonder how long it'll look that good before the LT1 starts leaking oil all over that gorgeous oil pan.
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:49 PM
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Hmm

I'm pretty meticulous when I assemble an engine, and on the intake I will use plenty of right stuff gasket maker. That stuff is AWESOME! I'm hoping that with enough patience and precaution I shouldn't see any leaks for quite a While....Thanks for all the compliments guys!
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It's too bad this forum is so dead lately, because you really deserve more compliments.
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Old 09-29-2009, 04:58 PM
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Looks GREAT!!! I see one problem you'll run into though with powdercoating your accessory bracket. The alternator uses it as a ground, so with it powdercoated, your car will not charge. This happened on a friend's car that also powdercoated his bracket. He ended up running a ground strap from the lower alternator bolt to the block, but if your motor is still out of the car, take the bracket off and take the powdercoating off where the bracket meats the block by the bolts (to create a ground to the block) and also where the alternator sits in the bracket by the bolts.
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looks great stay on it and pay attention to details and it should come out amazing. when i put my engine in i cleaned everything good but nothing like yours. now i regret not taking the time to paint powdercoat and polish more.
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i really appreciate all of the compliments. it has all been very very worth it. thanks for the heads up about the alt! ill get some pics up tomorrow, i PROMISE. ive been so busy the last two days i havent even had time to work on the car.
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added pics

i added two pics. ill add some more here real soon when i get my intake and other parts in tomorrow.
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That looks great man, im getting ready to pull mine and reseal it and get some things painted
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dont forget

dont forget the engine bay
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Old 10-01-2009, 07:25 AM
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That looks really good, and your right if you take your time and do it right you won't have any issues for a long time
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LOOKS great!!

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Looks great, never seen a gree oil pan before. St. Patricks day your going to be big pimping.
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I have a question about the water pump.
When you had it coated was there and seal or other parts that need to be removed to coat?
Thanks Mike Fitzgerald.
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Your Project is looking great!!
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