Has anybody painted or powdercoated the LT4 intake a different color? My Z is black, so i don't think the red looks right. Is the intake powdercoated red or painted red from GM?? Also who would do this kind of work on the intake?

 

I think it is powder coated, so you should sandblast, then re powder coat to the color of your choice, then sand the fins on top to remove the color

 

here is a pic of my stripped LT4 intake.

http://groups.msn.com/WashingtonFBod...to&PhotoID=495

Getting the red off IS the hardest part!

 

Bead blast them or sand blast them. Heres my silver LT4 intake and heads that are in process of being worked

http://home.cinci.rr.com/atljar/My%20Heads/P1002364.jpg

 

I hope thats high temp spray paint :P

 

???? Its powdercoated.

 

You'll have to glass bead the old paint then re-powder coat it. I dunno how much it costs up there but I was quoted 150 bucks.

 

okay, thanks guys. Great looking intake, atljar! Nice job!

 

Plan to do a LOT of bead blasting. There are better ways. That red powder sticks very well. Bret just removed the factory powder coating recently. It was difficult, to say the least. It's definitely "industrial strength".

Have you considered painting over the powder coat?

 

What color do you want it? You can paint over the powder coat.
I sanded mine down very well w/ a rough grit, like 800 or so. It has been a while, so I can't remember. Anyway, I sanded it, washed it, sanded it, washed it. Then, taped up all the holes, ect.
and used some Chevy Orange engine paint and went to work! It looks great, is still very glossy, and is NOT peeling or chipping in any area. It is the high temp paint, up to 1500* I believe.

If I had a website I would link, if you need a pic, let me know.

You don't have to spend all that $ on it, if you are willing to do a little work yourself.