What is the best cleaner/degreaser to use on the motor.I heard of on that is Groit's(sp)or something like that that's really good.

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Yep, Griot's Engine Cleaner and Engine gloss... that's what I use.
Here's before and after pics of my engine bay:
http://www.camarohighway.com/2001Z28/griots.htm
And their website:
http://www.griotsgarage.com

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2001 Camaro Z28 A4 2.73 - Navy Blue Metallic - my 5th Camaro!
Stock Dyno: 293HP/317TQ
Stock 1/4 Mile: 13.573 @ 103.18
Mods: SLP CAI, K&N Filter, SLP Loudmouth, SLP Lid
Best 1/4 Mile: 13.285 @ 106.11

 

CD2 is very popular for engine detailing. http://waxdepot.safeshopper.com/65/315.htm?218

I also hear it's available at Target stores and the like. IMO Griot's is overpriced on just about everything...they have huge markups, but the products are decent.



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2003 Infiniti G35 - Garnet Fire

*My gone but not forgotten 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*

Thank you ZainoBros!

[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited September 08, 2002).]

 

Just be careful about getting any moisture around the opti.

 

Thanks for the info guys.I'm lazy when it comes to cleaning under the hood so the fastest way with the least amount of work is what i am looking for.I know about that opti,just replaced it for the third time due to a leaking water pump.

 

If your engine looks like mine you can forget all that spray on and hose off cleaners, and high shine dressing. This kind of engine only takes plain water and car wash and then everything must be hand polished after that

http://www.transam02.com/ls1/kevinss...s/engine10.jpg

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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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KevinSS, that engine compartment looks mighty impressive. Too bad you don't have a window mod, like a computer case

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1997 Camaro SS #2948
M6, CAGS, T-Tops
17x9.5 Boyd Coddington Shysters
Flowmaster Exhaust
Pic coming soon!

 

Man,I can only dream of mine looking like that.Where I live if I tried to keep mine looking like that I'd spend more time cleaning it than driving it.That is one nice looking motor though.Most of my problem is dust that always settles on mine and mechanics that make a mess under there.

 

Don't get it??



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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I have solved that problem, I am my own mechanic, no one touches my engine except me. I drive the car all the time, just not in the rain.

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Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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[This message has been edited by KevinSS (edited September 11, 2002).]

 

That is a mighty fine motor you have there Kevin! Must be a joy to work on and maintain, but even more so to DRIVE!!

Very nice


Mike

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2003 Infiniti G35 - Garnet Fire

*My gone but not forgotten 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*

Thank you ZainoBros!

 

haha Window mod N' Cold Cathodes would be nice.. i hear ya Srper

 

Octane, please tell me your engine bay will never look like that first pic again......

Personally, I use CD2, and achieve GREAT results..

 

CD2 works well, but so does Simple Green Automotive and Castrol Super Clean with some water.

 

Ive used simple green and that works real well for me!